This task shows how to convert CATIA Version 4 kinematics data into DMU Kinematics Simulator Version 5.Data | |||||
Insert the KIN_EX17* .model files from the samples folder. | |||||
If you work with the Cache System, please make sure you are in Design mode (select Edit>Representations>Design Mode.). For more detailed information, please refer to the DMU Navigator User Guide - Task: Viewing the Cache Content. | |||||
The following task shows how kinematics data are pasted from an existing Version 4 model to an existing Version 5 document alongside V5 data. You can also insert the V4 data into a new Version 5 document. | |||||
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The model containing the kinematics mechanism should only be a stick model (that is, Wireframe plus the definition of the mechanism). | |||||
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You may want to click the Fit All In icon
to fit all data in the window.
Click on the symbol next to Applications to see its components (Mechanisms > Landing Gear > Joints,...). |
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The dress up is maintained when you perform a copy/paste
within the same document as it is the case below: Note that the toolbars change depending on whether a Version 4 model or a DMU Kinematic Version 5 document is selected. The result should look something like this: V4 laws are converted in a V5 mechanism. |
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Kinematics Simulator fully
supports V4 mechanisms (2D/3D) conversion into 3D mechanisms version 5. |
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What About the Elements You Convert? |
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To make sure the elements you need to handle in your session are those you expected, here is a list presenting the CATIA V4 Kinematics data supported when converted into a Kinematics Version 5 document: | |||||
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