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 :

Add and edit a Motion FB to select a Motion name from one of those motions in MotionDesigner.

The motion-values at the input-connector to a Motion FB are used as the X-axis values of the Motion you select. The motion-values at the output-connector of the Motion FB are the corresponding Y-axis values of the Motion.

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 motion-values at its input-connector (from other Function-Blocks) control the motion of a Motion-Part. The Motion-Dimension FB itself controls the offset position relative to a reference sketch-element.

Note 1:

MotionDesigner : Tutorials

Click here for the MotionDesigner Getting-Started-Tutorials.

Note 2:

To Dock or Float MotionDesigner:

Click Visibility menu / toolbar > Dock or Float MotionDesigner.

Note 3:

We automatically save  all of your motions for you when you save a model and also when you exit MechDesigner.

However, you can also use the File toolbar in MotionDesigner to save the active or all motions.

•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 the motion graph area to make it active.