Master Machine Angle (MMA) :

The MMA is the Master machine-clock, that, when you run your model, increases at a constant rate from 0 to 360, again and again. One cycle of the MMA (from 0 to 360) and machine is one machine-cycle.

The MMA is at the bottom and left of the MechDesigner application.

Linear Motion FB :

The default output from a Linear-Motion FB is equal to the MMA (0 - 360).

You can edit the Linear-Motion FB to add or subtract a value from the default output.

The Linear-Motion FB is usually the first of the FBs that you connect together with wires.

The function of the Linear-Motion FB is:

Output = MMA ±

Use the Linear-Motion dialog to edit

STEP 1: Add a Linear-Motion FB to the graphics-area

The Linear-Motion FB is now in the graphics-area (and Assembly-Tree).

For most models, the default output from the Linear-Motion FB (equal to the MMA) is correct.

If you want to change the output relative the MMA by a constant:

STEP 2: Open the Linear-Motion dialog:

The Linear-Motion dialog is now open.

Dialog :

STEP 3: See Linear-Motion dialog