We can use these tools to show kinematic values at machine angle defined by the Master-Machine-Angle (MMA).
We can plot the kinematic values for one or more complete machine cycles with a Graph FB.
The Element-Properties dialog-box lists kinematic values of an element. Elements that have Element Properties are:
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To show the Elements Properties dialog-box: In the graphic-area:
The Element-Properties dialog-box is now open. The two steps are also described as Hover+CTRL+Click key combination. Note: The Element Properties dialog-box does not open:
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![]() Element-Properties dialog-box : Point |
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Element-Properties of a Point. In this case, the Element Properties are of 'Point23' Properties of a Point: In the case of a Point, the properties are:
'V' indicates they are 'vector' values. |
A Trace-Point shows the path of a Point on the Mechanism-Plane for one machine-cycle. You can show any number of Trace-Points at one time. Other terms for Trace-Point are: locus, curve, and coupler curve. |
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To show a Trace-Point:
Do 1-3 again to show more Trace-Points, as required. |
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How to Drag a Point to continually update the Trace-Point. In the Part-Editor
Do not add to the Point any constraints or dimensions. In the Mechanism-Editor
Drag the Point (slowly) in the Mechanism-Editor. |
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Video : Add Trace-Point
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Show Velocity and Acceleration Vectors for a Point In the graphic-area:
Use Filters toolbar> Points if this is difficult! The Point dialog-box opens.
Do 1-5 again to show or hide Kinematic Vectors of different Points Note 1: If necessary, change the colour of the graphic-area, or the vectors, to see more clearly the vectors and the kinematic-values Application Settings > Graphics tab > Display Colours
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About the Velocity and Acceleration Vectors in the graphic-area
Scope Option The vectors are relative to the:
Velocity Vector Options The Velocity vectors are the:
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To scale the vectors: You can stretch or shrink the length of the vectors. Click the Velocity and the Acceleration (Accel.) buttons in the Feedback-Area.
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Top-Tip - make the vectors very short to see only the magnitude of the vectors near to the Point. |
![]() ALT + Click show the 'Instant Scale' |
To show the Dimensional Instant Radar Scale: In the graphic-area ALT key down + Mouse-Click The Instant-Scale shows next to your mouse-pointer. As you zoom-in or zoom-out the scale also auto-scales. There are 10 concentric circles. There are two darker circles, which have the actual dimension value at their radius.
You can linearly interpolate the dimensions of the other circles. Note: reduce the number of digits to reduce the number of zeros See Application-Settings > Number-Format. |