1. Professional

• 1.1. 3D Slider Crank Tutorial (Professional)
  • 1.1.1. Getting Started
    • 1.1.1.1. Objective
    • 1.1.1.2. Audience
    • 1.1.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 1.1.1.4. Procedures
    • 1.1.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 1.1.2. Setting Up Your Simulation Environment
    • 1.1.2.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 1.1.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 1.1.2.4. Understanding the Interface
      • 1.1.2.4.1. Using the Ribbon menu
      • 1.1.2.4.2. To select a tool:
      • 1.1.2.4.3. Using the Database Window
      • 1.1.2.4.4. To view the entities in your model:
      • 1.1.2.4.5. Using the Working Window
      • 1.1.2.4.6. Using the Working Plane
      • 1.1.2.4.7. Using Command Toolbar
      • 1.1.2.4.8. To use the toolbars together to create your model:
      • 1.1.2.4.9. Status Bar
      • 1.1.2.4.10. System Modes in RecurDyn
      • 1.1.2.4.11. Changing System Modes:
    • 1.1.2.5. Changing the Gravitational Force Direction
      • 1.1.2.5.1. To change the gravitational force direction:
    • 1.1.2.6. Changing the Working Plane
      • 1.1.2.6.1. To toggle Grid on working plane
      • 1.1.2.6.2. To change the working plane:
  • 1.1.3. Creating Geometry
    • 1.1.3.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.3.3. Modeling the Grounded Bracket
      • 1.1.3.3.1. To change the Grid Size
      • 1.1.3.3.2. To change Body Edit Mode to create a bracket
      • 1.1.3.3.3. To create Box Geometry
      • 1.1.3.3.4. To create the cylinder geometry:
      • 1.1.3.3.5. To create outline for extrusion
      • 1.1.3.3.6. To create Curve Sweep
      • 1.1.3.3.7. To exit body edit mode.
      • 1.1.3.3.8. To change name and color of the Body.
    • 1.1.3.4. Modeling the Crank Body
      • 1.1.3.4.1. To change the working plane
      • 1.1.3.4.2. To create the crank body:
      • 1.1.3.4.3. To change the name of the body:
      • 1.1.3.4.4. Modifying the Link Geometry
      • 1.1.3.4.5. To create Ellipsoid geometry
      • 1.1.3.4.6. To do Boolean Unite
      • 1.1.3.4.7. To do Boolean Subtract
      • 1.1.3.4.8. To create a cylinder:
      • 1.1.3.4.9. To exit the edit mode of crank body
      • 1.1.3.4.10. To change the color of crank body
      • 1.1.3.4.11. To translate the crank body
    • 1.1.3.5. Creating the Connecting Rod
      • 1.1.3.5.1. To create the cylinder:
      • 1.1.3.5.2. To change name of the body
      • 1.1.3.5.3. To create Ellipsoid Geometry
      • 1.1.3.5.4. To do Boolean Unite
      • 1.1.3.5.5. To exit body editing mode
      • 1.1.3.5.6. To change color of Connecting_Rod
    • 1.1.3.6. Modeling the Slider
      • 1.1.3.6.1. To change working plane
      • 1.1.3.6.2. To create the box:
      • 1.1.3.6.3. To change the body name
      • 1.1.3.6.4. To add a box to the Slider body:
      • 1.1.3.6.5. To add link geometry to the Slider body:
      • 1.1.3.6.6. To create ellipsoid geometry:
      • 1.1.3.6.7. To do Boolean Unite
      • 1.1.3.6.8. To do Boolean Subtract
      • 1.1.3.6.9. To fillet the edges of the upper box geometry:
      • 1.1.3.6.10. To do Boolean Unite
      • 1.1.3.6.11. To exit the edit mode of slider body
      • 1.1.3.6.12. To change color of slider body
      • 1.1.3.6.13. To change Working Plane
      • 1.1.3.6.14. To translate the slider body
    • 1.1.3.7. Saving Your Model
  • 1.1.4. Creating Joints
    • 1.1.4.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.4.3. Adjusting the Icon and Marker Size
      • 1.1.4.3.1. To change the icon and marker size:
    • 1.1.4.4. Creating Joints between the Bodies
      • 1.1.4.4.1. To create fixed joint
      • 1.1.4.4.2. To create the revolute joint:
      • 1.1.4.4.3. To create spherical joints
      • 1.1.4.4.4. To create the translational joint:
    • 1.1.4.5. Creating a Motion on the Revolute Joint
      • 1.1.4.5.1. To define a motion:
  • 1.1.5. Performing Analysis
    • 1.1.5.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.5.3. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
      • 1.1.5.3.1. To perform a dynamic/kinematic analysis:
  • 1.1.6. Working with Animations
    • 1.1.6.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.6.3. About the Animation Toolbar
    • 1.1.6.4. Playing Animations
    • 1.1.6.5. Saving the Animation Data as an AVI File
      • 1.1.6.5.1. To save an animation as an AVI file:
    • 1.1.6.6. Tracing the Paths of Points on the Moving Bodies
      • 1.1.6.6.1. To trace the path of a point:
  • 1.1.7. Plotting
    • 1.1.7.1. Task Objective
    • 1.1.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.1.7.3. Creating a Plot
      • 1.1.7.3.1. To start RecurDyn/Plot and plot the motion of the slider body:
    • 1.1.7.4. Plotting in Multiple Panes
      • 1.1.7.4.1. To switch the Plotting Window to display multiple panes:
    • 1.1.7.5. Loading an Animation
      • 1.1.7.5.1. To load an animation in a pane of the Plotting Window:
• 1.2. Engine with Propeller Tutorial (Professional)
  • 1.2.1. Getting Started
    • 1.2.1.1. Objective
    • 1.2.1.2. Audience
    • 1.2.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 1.2.1.4. Procedures
    • 1.2.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 1.2.2. Creating the Initial Model
    • 1.2.2.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 1.2.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 1.2.2.4. Importing the CAD Geometry
      • 1.2.2.4.1. To import the propeller blade geometry:
      • 1.2.2.4.2. To import the remaining geometry:
      • 1.2.2.4.3. To Modify Layer Settings dialog
    • 1.2.2.5. Adjusting the Icon and Marker Size
      • 1.2.2.5.1. To change the icon and marker size:
    • 1.2.2.6. Saving the Model
      • 1.2.2.6.1. To save your model:
  • 1.2.3. Organizing the Geometry
    • 1.2.3.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.3.3. Merging the Imported Geometry
      • 1.2.3.3.1. To merge the propeller blade geometry:
      • 1.2.3.3.2. To merge the propeller hub geometry:
      • 1.2.3.3.3. To merge the engine geometry:
    • 1.2.3.4. Renaming the Bodies
      • 1.2.3.4.1. To change their names:
    • 1.2.3.5. Creating a Second Propeller Blade
      • 1.2.3.5.1. To create a second propeller:
    • 1.2.3.6. Rotating the New Blade
      • 1.2.3.6.1. To rotate the blade:
    • 1.2.3.7. Saving the Model
  • 1.2.4. Creating Joints
    • 1.2.4.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.4.3. Attaching the Blades to the Hub with Revolute Joints
      • 1.2.4.3.1. To set the working plane:
      • 1.2.4.3.2. To change the grid size:
      • 1.2.4.3.3. To attach Prop_Blade1 to the propeller hub:
      • 1.2.4.3.4. To attach Prop_Blade2 to the propeller hub:
    • 1.2.4.4. Attaching the Propeller Hub to the Engine
      • 1.2.4.4.1. To attach the Prop_Hub body to the engine body with a cylindrical joint:
    • 1.2.4.5. Attaching the Engine to Ground with a Fixed Joint
      • 1.2.4.5.1. To attach the engine body to ground with a fixed joint:
    • 1.2.4.6. Defining the Rotation of the Propeller
      • 1.2.4.6.1. To define the rotation of the propeller:
    • 1.2.4.7. Saving the Model
  • 1.2.5. Creating Forces
    • 1.2.5.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.5.3. Controlling the Translation of the Propeller
      • 1.2.5.3.1. To create a translational spring force between the Prop_Hub and the engine:
    • 1.2.5.4. Controlling the Local Rotation of the Propeller Blades
      • 1.2.5.4.1. To create a torsion (rotational) spring between Prop_Hub and Prop_Blade1:
      • 1.2.5.4.2. To create a torsion (rotational) spring between Prop_Hub and Prop_Blade2:
    • 1.2.5.5. Saving the Model
  • 1.2.6. Performing Analysis
    • 1.2.6.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.6.3. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
      • 1.2.6.3.1. To perform a dynamic/kinematic analysis:
  • 1.2.7. Creating Scopes and Setting Force Display
    • 1.2.7.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.7.3. Creating Scopes of Revolute Joint Rotation
      • 1.2.7.3.1. To create a scope on a joint:
    • 1.2.7.4. Setting Display of Forces
      • 1.2.7.4.1. To set up the force display of the translational spring, Spring1:
    • 1.2.7.5. Saving the Model
  • 1.2.8. Performing a Design Study
    • 1.2.8.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.8.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.8.3. Adjusting the Stiffness and Damping of Rotational Springs
      • 1.2.8.3.1. To adjust the stiffness and damping of the rotational springs:
    • 1.2.8.4. Running a New Analysis
      • 1.2.8.4.1. To run a new analysis with the modified spring parameters:
    • 1.2.8.5. Questions to Consider from the Design Study Results:
    • 1.2.8.6. Ideas for Further Exploration:
  • 1.2.9. Plotting the Results
    • 1.2.9.1. Task Objective
    • 1.2.9.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.2.9.3. Creating a Plot
      • 1.2.9.3.1. To start RecurDyn/Plot:
• 1.3. Pinball Tutorial (Professional)
  • 1.3.1. Getting Started
    • 1.3.1.1. Objective
    • 1.3.1.2. Audience
    • 1.3.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 1.3.1.4. Procedures
    • 1.3.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 1.3.2. Setting Up Your Simulation
    • 1.3.2.1. Task Objective
    • 1.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.3.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 1.3.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model
    • 1.3.2.4. Adjusting the Icon and Marker Size
      • 1.3.2.4.1. To change the icon and marker size
      • 1.3.2.4.2. To set the grid size to 10
  • 1.3.3. Creating Geometry
    • 1.3.3.1. Task Objective
    • 1.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.3.3.3. Creating the Guide Geometry
      • 1.3.3.3.1. To create the straight guide geometry
      • 1.3.3.3.2. To create the arc guide geometry
      • 1.3.3.3.3. To create EdgeCurve geometry with existing curves
    • 1.3.3.4. Creating the Ball Geometry
      • 1.3.3.4.1. To create the Ball geometry and Circle Geometry
    • 1.3.3.5. Saving the Model
  • 1.3.4. Creating Force and Contact
    • 1.3.4.1. Task Objective
    • 1.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.3.4.3. Defining the Compressed Spring
      • 1.3.4.3.1. To create the spring
      • 1.3.4.3.2. To adjust the spring properties
    • 1.3.4.4. Defining the Contact between the Balls
      • 1.3.4.4.1. To create the contact between the balls
      • 1.3.4.4.2. To adjust the contact between the balls
    • 1.3.4.5. Defining Contact Between the Balls and Guides
      • 1.3.4.5.1. To create the contact between the first ball (Ball_1) and the guide geometry
      • 1.3.4.5.2. To create the contact between the second ball (Ball_2) and the guide geometry
      • 1.3.4.5.3. To create the contact between the Ball_2 and the arc Guide geometry
      • 1.3.4.5.4. To create the contact between the Ball_3 and the lower Guide geometry
      • 1.3.4.5.5. To define the Smooth Node Contact and define force displays
    • 1.3.4.6. Saving the Model
  • 1.3.5. Creating Expression Scope
    • 1.3.5.1. Task Objective
    • 1.3.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.3.5.3. Defining Expression
    • 1.3.5.4. Creating Expression Scope
    • 1.3.5.5. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
      • 1.3.5.5.1. To perform a dynamic/kinematic analysis
  • 1.3.6. Performing a Design Study
    • 1.3.6.1. Task Objective
    • 1.3.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.3.6.3. Performing a Design Study
      • 1.3.6.3.1. To define a parametric value
      • 1.3.6.3.2. To define a design variable:
      • 1.3.6.3.3. To define a performance Index
      • 1.3.6.3.4. To set the number of trials
      • 1.3.6.3.5. To run the design study
      • 1.3.6.3.6. To review and plot results
    • 1.3.6.4. Animating the Results of a Trial
      • 1.3.6.4.1. To animate the results of a particular trial:
      • 1.3.6.4.2. To animate the result using select camera
    • 1.3.6.5. Ideas for Further Exploration
• 1.4. Ball Return Tutorial (Professional)
  • 1.4.1. Getting Started
    • 1.4.1.1. Objective
    • 1.4.1.2. Audience
    • 1.4.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 1.4.1.4. Procedures
    • 1.4.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 1.4.2. Setting Up Your Simulation Environment
    • 1.4.2.1. Task Objective
    • 1.4.2.2. Estimated Time to complete
    • 1.4.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 1.4.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
  • 1.4.3. Importing Geometry
    • 1.4.3.1. Task Objective
    • 1.4.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.4.3.3. Importing the CAD Geometry
      • 1.4.3.3.1. To import the ball return system geometry:
      • 1.4.3.3.2. To import the Container geometry:
      • 1.4.3.3.3. To set the names of both bodies:
    • 1.4.3.4. Creating the Ellipsoid Geometry
      • 1.4.3.4.1. To create the ball geometry:
      • 1.4.3.4.2. To update the ball bodies:
    • 1.4.3.5. Saving the model
  • 1.4.4. Defining Joints and Forces
    • 1.4.4.1. Task Objective
    • 1.4.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.4.4.3. Attaching the Return Pipe to Ground
      • 1.4.4.3.1. To attach the Return pipe to ground using a fixed joint:
      • 1.4.4.3.2. To attach Container to ground using a Revolute Joint:
    • 1.4.4.4. Defining the Rotational Spring
      • 1.4.4.4.1. To create the rotational spring:
  • 1.4.5. Defining 3D Contact
    • 1.4.5.1. Task Objective
    • 1.4.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.4.5.3. Defining Contact between Ball and the ReturnPipe
      • 1.4.5.3.1. To create the Contact Surface on the Return geometry:
      • 1.4.5.3.2. To create the contact between Ball1 and the ReturnPipe
    • 1.4.5.4. Defining Contact between Ball and the Container.
      • 1.4.5.4.1. To create contact surface in Container
      • 1.4.5.4.2. To create Contact between Ball and Container
    • 1.4.5.5. Defining Contact between Ball_1 and Ball_2
      • 1.4.5.5.1. To create the contact between the balls:
    • 1.4.5.6. Adjust Contact Surface Resolution of Return
      • 1.4.5.6.1. To adjust Faceting Resolution of GeoSurContact1:
      • 1.4.5.6.2. To adjust Faceting Resolution of GeoSurContact3:
      • 1.4.5.6.3. To modify the property of GeoSurContact
      • 1.4.5.6.4. To modify the graphic property of ReturnPipe
      • 1.4.5.6.5. To hide the icon
    • 1.4.5.7. Saving the Model
  • 1.4.6. Analyzing and Reviewing the Model
    • 1.4.6.1. Task Objective
    • 1.4.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.4.6.3. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
      • 1.4.6.3.1. To change options about Simulation Output.
      • 1.4.6.3.2. To perform a Dynamic/Kinematic analysis:
    • 1.4.6.4. Examine the result
      • 1.4.6.4.1. To examine the animation result
      • 1.4.6.4.2. To examine the Plot result
      • 1.4.6.4.3. To create Plot Template
    • 1.4.6.5. Running a New Simulation
      • 1.4.6.5.1. To define the friction value for the contact between Ball and ReturnPipe
      • 1.4.6.5.2. Connect Plot Template file before running a new simulation
      • 1.4.6.5.3. To perform a dynamic/kinematic analysis:
      • 1.4.6.5.4. To examine the animation result
    • 1.4.6.6. Comparing the Results of the Two Simulations
      • 1.4.6.6.1. To compare the result from previous analysis using Plot Add
      • 1.4.6.6.2. To draw the graph simultaneously using Multi Draw
      • 1.4.6.6.3. To find the peak value using Trace Data:
• 1.5. Dipper Stick with Bucket Tutorial (Professional)
  • 1.5.1. Getting Started
    • 1.5.1.1. Objective
    • 1.5.1.2. Model Used
    • 1.5.1.3. Audience
    • 1.5.1.4. Prerequisites
    • 1.5.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 1.5.2. Creating the Link
    • 1.5.2.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 1.5.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and open the base model:
    • 1.5.2.4. Setting the Working Plane
    • 1.5.2.5. Creating a Parametric Point
      • 1.5.2.5.1. To create a parametric point:
      • 1.5.2.5.2. To link the BkTrLink subsystem:
    • 1.5.2.6. Creating the Right-Side Crank Link
      • 1.5.2.6.1. To create the right-side crank link:
    • 1.5.2.7. Modifying the Link Shape and Color
      • 1.5.2.7.1. To modify the link shape and color:
    • 1.5.2.8. Attaching the Link
      • 1.5.2.8.1. To attach the link:
  • 1.5.3. Creating the Hydraulic Cylinder
    • 1.5.3.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.3.3. Importing the Generic Hydraulic Cylinder Subsystem
      • 1.5.3.3.1. To import the hydraulic cylinder subsystem:
    • 1.5.3.4. Setting the Location of the Hydraulic Cylinder Subsystem
      • 1.5.3.4.1. To link the hydraulic cylinder subsystem:
    • 1.5.3.5. Attaching the Hydraulic Cylinder to the Model
      • 1.5.3.5.1. To attach the hydraulic cylinder:
    • 1.5.3.6. Exercising the Model
      • 1.5.3.6.1. To exercise the model:
  • 1.5.4. Add Motion to the Hydraulic Cylinder
    • 1.5.4.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.4.3. Creating a Parametric Value
      • 1.5.4.3.1. To create a PV:
    • 1.5.4.4. Adding Motion to the Translation Joint
      • 1.5.4.4.1. To add motion:
    • 1.5.4.5. Creating a Parametric Value Connector
      • 1.5.4.5.1. To create PVC (parametric value connector):
  • 1.5.5. Adding a Bucket Tip Load
    • 1.5.5.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.5.3. Creating the Dummy Body
      • 1.5.5.3.1. To create the dummy body:
    • 1.5.5.4. Attaching the Dummy Body to the Bucket
      • 1.5.5.4.1. To attach the dummy body to the bucket:
    • 1.5.5.5. Applying an Axial Force between the Sphere and Bucket
      • 1.5.5.5.1. To apply an axial force:
    • 1.5.5.6. Defining the Expression for the Axial Force
      • 1.5.5.6.1. To define the expression:
    • 1.5.5.7. Running a Simulation
      • 1.5.5.7.1. To run a simulation:
  • 1.5.6. Calculating Power Consumption
    • 1.5.6.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.6.3. Creating the Dummy Body
      • 1.5.6.3.1. To create the dummy body:
    • 1.5.6.4. Creating an Axial Force to Act on the DrivingForceBody
      • 1.5.6.4.1. To create a marker:
    • 1.5.6.5. Fixing DrivingForceBody to Ground
      • 1.5.6.5.1. To fix DrivingForceBody to ground:
    • 1.5.6.6. Creating the Expression for Calculating Power
      • 1.5.6.6.1. To create the expression:
    • 1.5.6.7. Creating an Output Request
      • 1.5.6.7.1. To create an output request:
    • 1.5.6.8. Running a Simulation and Plotting the Results
      • 1.5.6.8.1. To run a simulation and plot the results:
  • 1.5.7. Calculating the Range of Motion
    • 1.5.7.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.7.3. Calculating the Maximum Positive Rotation of the Bucket
      • 1.5.7.3.1. To calculate the rotation:
    • 1.5.7.4. Calculating the Range of Motion of the Bucket
      • 1.5.7.4.1. To calculate the range of motion:
    • 1.5.7.5. Adding the New Expression to the Request
      • 1.5.7.5.1. To add the new expression:
    • 1.5.7.6. Plotting the Expression to Verify Results
      • 1.5.7.6.1. To plot the results:
  • 1.5.8. Running and Analyzing a DOE
    • 1.5.8.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.8.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.8.3. Setting Up the Design Variables
      • 1.5.8.3.1. To set up the design variables:
    • 1.5.8.4. Defining the Performance Indexes
      • 1.5.8.4.1. To define the performance indexes:
    • 1.5.8.5. Running the DOE
      • 1.5.8.5.1. To run the design study:
  • 1.5.9. Running the Simulation in Batch Mode
    • 1.5.9.1. Task Objective
    • 1.5.9.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 1.5.9.3. Setting up and Exporting the RecurDyn Design Parameter File
      • 1.5.9.3.1. To set up and export the file:
    • 1.5.9.4. Setting Up and Exporting the RecurDyn Scenario File
      • 1.5.9.4.1. To set up and export the scenario file:
      • 1.5.9.4.2. To test the scenario:
    • 1.5.9.5. Creating the Batch File and Running the Simulation
      • 1.5.9.5.1. To create the batch file:
    • 1.5.9.6. Plotting the Results
      • 1.5.9.6.1. To plot the results:
      • 1.5.9.6.2. To change a title or axis label:
      • 1.5.9.6.3. To change the legend: