MotionDesigner:
Use MotionDesigner to add, name, and design motions. The name of each motion is its Motion name-tab.
Use MotionDesigner to design motions for Motion-Parts and Motion-Points.
Use a Motion FB to link a Motion that is in MotionDesigner to control a Motion-Part or a Motion-Point that is in MechDesigner.
Terminology :
Term |
Definition. |
Function-Block : |
Function-Blocks (FBs) have input-connectors and output-connectors to connect wires. Motion-values 'flow' along the wires between each FB. Different types of FB have different functions. Also, FBs have parameters to modify the input-to-output motion relationships. |
Motion FB : |
Use the Motion FB dialog to select a Motion from one of those motions in MotionDesigner. The motion-values at the input-connector to a Motion FB are equivalent to the X-axis values of the Motion you select. The motion-values at its output-connector are equivalent to the Y-axis values of the Motion you select. |
Motion-Part : |
A derived-name for a Part whose motion you control with Function-Blocks. It may, or may not, use a Motion FB. |
Motion-Dimension FB : |
The FB controls the motion of a Motion-Part with motion-values at its input-connector from the output-connectors of other Function-Blocks. |
General Notes
Note 1: MotionDesigner : Tutorials Click here for the MotionDesigner Getting-Started-Tutorials. |
Note 2: To Dock or Float MotionDesigner: |
Note 3: You do NOT need to save your motions. We automatically save for you all of your motions when you save a model and also when you exit MechDesigner. However, you CAN also use the File toolbar in MotionDesigner to save all or each motion. •MotionDesigner: File toolbar > Save as - to save all motions to one file •MotionDesigner: File toolbar > Save Active Motion - to save one motion to one file |
Note: 4: To use MotionDesigner, you may need to click in its application window to make it active. |