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Quickly and easily set up dynamic simulations to 
represent the operating conditions of the design. 

The constraint reduction engine analyzes assembly 

constraints to identify the relevant rigid bodies and 
generate the correct motion joints for simulation. 
Users can also apply standard geometric constraints 
using the included library of motion joints. Then 
add springs and dampers to define the coefficient of 
friction that applies to each joint.

Apply different driving loads and torques as well as 

time-based force functions using the load profile 
editor. Use this tool to investigate the design’s per-
formance under a range of different load conditions.

Fully interpret the behavior and performance of 
your design. Animated 3D visualization shows dy-
namic motion based on underlying physics models 
and the applied load conditions.

Determine accurate component position to help 
provide sufficient clearance between mechanisms 
and fixed structures. Select any point in the model 
and use the Trace option to display the selected 
point’s location at each step in the simulation. Save 
simulation output, including path trace and assem-
bly position, for use in part and assembly design.

Use the comprehensive graphing capability to 
quickly investigate how the dynamic characteristics 
of the design vary through the machine’s operating 
cycle. Plot physical parameters—such as position, 
force, and acceleration—versus time. Compare 
different properties at each point in the simulation 
cycle using multiple plots on the same graph.

Export XY plot data to Microsoft

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 Excel

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 work-

sheets to analyze simulations and incorporate 
results in presentations and reports.