36.2.3. Guide

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Figure 36.14 Timing Chain Guide

Click Geometry of Guide in the Component Builder dialog box. And then the user can see the dialog box.

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Figure 36.15 Group Guide property page [Group Guide page]

  • Ref Parametric Marker: Shows the reference parametric marker.

  • X,Y.Z: Defines a passing point of the guide based on Ground.InertiaMarker.

  • R: Defines a radius of the guide passing two points

  • Segments: Defines the number of segments in the guide.

  • Connector: If Property Type is RSDA or Beam, the use can modify the property by clicking Prop.

  • Depth: Defines a depth of the guide.

  • Thickness: Defines a thickness of the guide.

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    Figure 36.16 Definition of depth and thickness of guide

  • Property Type: Selects a connecter type between segments. Rigid, RSDA, and Beam type are supported. The user can modify properties of connector by clicking Prop.

    • Rigid: All guide segments are connected by fixed joints.

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      Figure 36.17 Rigid type of Guide

    • RSDA: All guide segments are connected by the revolute joints and rotational spring damper. For more information, refer to Rotational Spring Force supported as a Force entity.

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      Figure 36.18 RSDA type of Guide

    • Beam: All guide segments are connected by beam elements. For more information, refer to Beam Force supported as a Force entity.

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      Figure 36.19 Beam type of Guide

  • Each Rendering: The selected mode can be displayed in Each Render mode.

Guide Supporting

Defines the position and type of connectors between guides and Guide.

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Figure 36.20 Group Guide property page [Guide Supporting page]

  • Type: Selects a connector type between guides and Ground. Bush, Rev, Contact type are supported.

    • Bush

    • Rev

    • Contact

  • X,Y,Z

  • Angle

  • Property

  • Add

  • Delete