Add Linear-Motion FB

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Add Linear-Motion FB

Linear-Motion FB

See also:

Linear Motion dialog

Terminology and Definitions

Master Machine Angle (MMA) :

When you cycle your model, the MMA increases at a constant rate from 0 to 360, again and again. You can see and edit the MMA 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 in a series of FBs that you connect together with wires.

Linear-Motion FB function

The function of the Linear-Motion FB is:

Output = MMA ± 1r

Use the Linear-Motion dialog to edit 1r

Add Linear-Motion FB

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

Add Linear-Motion FB

1.Click Kinematics FB toolbar > Linear-Motion FB

or

1.Click Function-Blocks menu > Linear-Motion (FB)

2.Click the graphics-area

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

In most models, it is not necessary to edit the Linear-Motion FB to change its output.

However, if required:

STEP 2: Open the Linear-Motion dialog:

1.Double-click the Linear-Motion FB in the graphics-area.

OR

1.See How to Open a dialog

The Linear-Motion dialog is now open.

Dialog :

STEP 3: See Linear-Motion dialog