Part VII: Working with Specialized Functionality
To set up this example, apply a counterclockwise motor to the inside circular edge of the gear, and
select the block as the part to move relative to. In this case, I started the motor with a slow rpm
(revolutions per minute), moved the time bar out a few seconds, and assigned a faster speed, so the
motor speeds up over time.The linear spring is easy to apply. Select the locations of both ends. In this case, I have circular
bosses on the block and the ratchet to hold the spring.Summary
If you keep your animation relatively simple, the MotionManager tools in SolidWorks Standard
should be able to give adequate results. If you are using mates to drive motion, be sure to follow
mates best practice recommendations. If you are manually positioning parts, remember to place
key points closer together if the motion curvature changes.The changes with PhotoWorks and PhotoView 360 will happen by SolidWorks 2011. Expect a lot
of functionality to be added to PhotoView 360, including a link to motion studies.