Moving the Shuttle

This task shows how to move the shuttle you just defined to the desired location. For this, use the  graphic manipulator referred to as the 3D compass.
ainfo.gif (980 bytes) Note that, by default, the graphic manipulator is attached to the shuttle. On the Manipulation toolbar, Attach is activated.
You defined a shuttle. Open the MOVE_SHUTTLE.CATProduct document.

  1. Double-click the shuttle in the specification tree (shuttle.1).

    The Edit Shuttle dialog box, the Preview window and the Manipulation pop-up toolbar appear.

    Manipulation toolbar

  2. The 3D compass snaps to the shuttle axis.

    aremind.gif (956 bytes) The move shuttle option is activated by default, which means that both the shuttle axis and geometry move together.

  3. Click the z axis on the 3D compass.

  4. Drag the cursor to the shuttle's desired location.

  5. Click the x plane on the 3D compass.

  6. Drag the cursor to the left.

  7. Use Reset I_PositionHomeP2.gif (228 bytes) when needed.

  8. Select the z axis and drag the 3D compass.

  9. Drag the cursor to the shuttle's desired location.

  10. Rotate the shuttle by dragging an arc of the compass.

    For example, drag the arc x z to the left, rotates the shuttle in the plane subtended by the arc x z:

  11. Click Reset I_PositionHomeP2.gif (228 bytes).

    Now, you are going to use Smart Target

  12. Move the shuttle.1 as shown below.

    Reposition the shuttle (startinghouse) as it was

  13. Click Smart Target .

    • The shuttle is selected and highlighted in the geometry area
    • Point the cursor on the first geometric element (a cylinder axis)
    • Click the LMB.
    • Select  geometric element on the receiving component.
    The first coincidence constraint is created. The shuttle is displaced in accordance with the first constraint.
    You can continue directly to the creation of the second constraint.

  14. Create the second coincidence.

    • Select a geometric element on the shuttle (point  the cursor) e.g. the left hole axis as shown below
    • Click the mouse button.
    • Select a geometric element on the receiving component, a hole axis (right picture)
    The second coincidence constraint is created. The shuttle is displaced in accordance with the second constraint. You can continue directly to the creation of the third constraint.

  15. Create the third coincidence constraint.

    • Select a geometric element on the shuttle e.g. a line on the shuttle as shown below
    • Click the mouse button.
    • Select  geometric element on the receiving component, a line (right picture)
    The third coincidence constraint is created. The shuttle is displaced in accordance with the third constraint. 

  16. Click Smart Target to exit the command.

    You may also enter more precise coordinates using the Parameters for Compass Manipulation dialog box. For this you can either:
    • right-click the 3D compass and select Edit
    • or click Editor   on the Manipulation toolbar.
     

  17. Click OK in the Edit Shuttle dialog box.