9. Toolkit

• 9.1. Riding Lawnmower with V-Belt Tutorial (Belt)
  • 9.1.1. Getting Started
    • 9.1.1.1. Objective
    • 9.1.1.2. Audience
    • 9.1.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.1.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.1.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.1.2. Creating the Subsystem
    • 9.1.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.1.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.1.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.1.2.4. Creating a Belt Subsystem
      • 9.1.2.4.1. To create a belt subsystem:
  • 9.1.3. Creating the Geometric Entities
    • 9.1.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.1.3.3. Creating the V-pulley
      • 9.1.3.3.1. To create the V-pulley:
    • 9.1.3.4. Creating the Roller
      • 9.1.3.4.1. To create the roller:
    • 9.1.3.5. Creating the V-belt Segment Definition
      • 9.1.3.5.1. To create the V-belt segment definition:
  • 9.1.4. Assembling the Belt
    • 9.1.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.1.4.3. Defining the Path for the Belt
      • 9.1.4.3.1. To define the path of the belt:
    • 9.1.4.4. Fixing the Pulleys to Shafts
      • 9.1.4.4.1. To create fixed joints:
    • 9.1.4.5. Creating Revolute Joints
      • 9.1.4.5.1. To create revolute joints:
    • 9.1.4.6. Connecting the Motor Mount and Mower Deck to Ground
      • 9.1.4.6.1. To connect the base plates to ground:
    • 9.1.4.7. Applying Motion to the Motor Shaft
      • 9.1.4.7.1. To get the motor running:
    • 9.1.4.8. Applying a Force to the Tensioner Link
      • 9.1.4.8.1. To create the force:
    • 9.1.4.9. Running the Simulation
      • 9.1.4.9.1. To run the simulation:
    • 9.1.4.10. Viewing the Results
      • 9.1.4.10.1. To view the results:
  • 9.1.5. Refining the Model
    • 9.1.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.1.5.3. Adding Flanges to the Rollers
      • 9.1.5.3.1. To add flanges to the roller:
    • 9.1.5.4. Modifying the Belt
      • 9.1.5.4.1. To modify the belt assembly:
    • 9.1.5.5. Adding Friction to the Blade Joints
      • 9.1.5.5.1. To add friction:
    • 9.1.5.6. Viewing the Results
      • 9.1.5.6.1. To view the results:
  • 9.1.6. Performing Optional Tasks
    • 9.1.6.1. Task Objective
    • 9.1.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.1.6.3. Creating a Slip Sensor
      • 9.1.6.3.1. To create the sensor:
    • 9.1.6.4. Requesting Output Data for Additional Segments
      • 9.1.6.4.1. To track the tension:
    • 9.1.6.5. Viewing the Results
      • 9.1.6.5.1. To view the results:
    • 9.1.6.6. Oscillating the Mower Deck
      • 9.1.6.6.1. To oscillate Mower_Deck:
• 9.2. Forklift with Roller Chain Tutorial (Chain)
  • 9.2.1. Getting Started
    • 9.2.1.1. Objective
    • 9.2.1.2. Audience
    • 9.2.1.3. Prerequisites
  • 9.2.2. Creating the Subsystem
    • 9.2.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.2.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.2.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and open the base model:
      • 9.2.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
    • 9.2.2.4. Creating the Chain Subsystem
      • 9.2.2.4.1. To create the Subsystem:
      • 9.2.2.4.2. To create the top link attachment body:
      • 9.2.2.4.3. To create the bottom link attachment body:
      • 9.2.2.4.4. To create the Roller:
      • 9.2.2.4.5. To create the roller pin:
      • 9.2.2.4.6. To create the fixed joints:
      • 9.2.2.4.7. To create the bushing:
      • 9.2.2.4.8. To define the Roller Link:
      • 9.2.2.4.9. To create the Chain Assembly:
      • 9.2.2.4.10. To create the top revolute connector:
      • 9.2.2.4.11. To create the bottom revolute connector:
      • 9.2.2.4.12. To adjust the stiffness and damping of the chain:
    • 9.2.2.5. Simulate and Extract the Model
      • 9.2.2.5.1. To simulate the model:
      • 9.2.2.5.2. To extract the model:
      • 9.2.2.5.3. To reset the model’s time offset:
  • 9.2.3. Assembling the Forklift
    • 9.2.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.2.3.3. Finish the Chain Subsystem
      • 9.2.3.3.1. To move the clone links:
      • 9.2.3.3.2. To deactivate the fixed joints:
      • 9.2.3.3.3. To specify desired output links:
    • 9.2.3.4. Copy and Connect the Chain to the Forklift
      • 9.2.3.4.1. To copy the Chain Subsystem:
      • 9.2.3.4.2. To move and rename the subsystems:
      • 9.2.3.4.3. To create the bottom fixed joints:
      • 9.2.3.4.4. To create the top fixed joints:
      • 9.2.3.4.5. To create the fixed joints for the Roller_Pins:
    • 9.2.3.5. Simulate the Forklift Model
      • 9.2.3.5.1. To simulate the model:
      • 9.2.3.5.2. To simulate the model:
      • 9.2.3.5.3. To extract the model:
      • 9.2.3.5.4. To set the lift velocity:
      • 9.2.3.5.5. To set the angle-adjust displacement:
      • 9.2.3.5.6. To run the final simulation:
    • 9.2.3.6. Plot the Results
      • 9.2.3.6.1. To generate the desired plots:
• 9.3. Planet Gear Tutorial (Gear)
  • 9.3.1. Getting Started
    • 9.3.1.1. Objective
    • 9.3.1.2. Audience
    • 9.3.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.3.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.3.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.3.2. Creating the Planetary Gear Set model
    • 9.3.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.3.2.3. Creating a New Model and Gear Subsystem
      • 9.3.2.3.1. To create a new model:
      • 9.3.2.3.2. To create a new gear subsystem:
    • 9.3.2.4. Customizing Settings
      • 9.3.2.4.1. To improve the graphic display of the model and results:
      • 9.3.2.4.2. To turn off Shift When Pasting
    • 9.3.2.5. Creating the Gears
      • 9.3.2.5.1. To create the sun gear:
      • 9.3.2.5.2. To create the planet gears:
      • 9.3.2.5.3. To create the outer ring gear:
    • 9.3.2.6. Arranging the Gears
      • 9.3.2.6.1. To engage the first planet gear:
      • 9.3.2.6.2. To engage the remaining two planet gears:
      • 9.3.2.6.3. To align the outer ring gear:
    • 9.3.2.7. Importing the Planet Gear Holder Geometry
      • 9.3.2.7.1. To import the planet gear holder:
    • 9.3.2.8. Creating the Joints
      • 9.3.2.8.1. To create the joints:
    • 9.3.2.9. Creating the 2D Contacts
      • 9.3.2.9.1. To create the 2D Contacts:
      • 9.3.2.9.2. To modify the 2D Contact parameters:
    • 9.3.2.10. Applying a Motion Input and a Torque Load
      • 9.3.2.10.1. To apply a motion input:
      • 9.3.2.10.2. To apply a resistive torque load:
    • 9.3.2.11. Running a Simulation
      • 9.3.2.11.1. To run a simulation:
  • 9.3.3. Studying Misalignment Effects
    • 9.3.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.3.3.3. Switching to 3D Contacts
      • 9.3.3.3.1. To create the 3D gear contacts:
      • 9.3.3.3.2. To modify the 3D Contact parameters:
      • 9.3.3.3.3. To deactivate the 2D gear contacts:
    • 9.3.3.4. Simulating and Viewing the 3D Contact Results
      • 9.3.3.4.1. To simulate and view the results:
    • 9.3.3.5. Misaligning a Planet Gear
      • 9.3.3.5.1. To misalign a planet gear:
    • 9.3.3.6. Simulating the Misaligned Model and Comparing Results
      • 9.3.3.6.1. To simulate the model:
      • 9.3.3.6.2. To compare the results:
      • 9.3.3.6.3. To adjust the y-axis scale:
  • 9.3.4. Helical Gears
    • 9.3.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.3.4.3. Creating the Model
      • 9.3.4.3.1. To create the spur gears
      • 9.3.4.3.2. To create the helical gears
      • 9.3.4.3.3. To finish and simulate the model
      • 9.3.4.3.4. To compare the driving torque results
• 9.4. Gearbox Tutorial (DriveTrain)
  • 9.4.1. Getting Started
    • 9.4.1.1. Objective
    • 9.4.1.2. Prerequisites
    • 9.4.1.3. Procedures
    • 9.4.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.4.2. Setting Up the Simulation Environment
    • 9.4.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.2.3. Starting the RecurDyn
      • 9.4.2.3.1. To start the RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.4.2.4. Importing the Gearbox Geometry
      • 9.4.2.4.1. To import the gearbox CAD
      • 9.4.2.4.2. To change the name of CAD and set layer
    • 9.4.2.5. Adjusting the Icon, Marker Size and Layer
      • 9.4.2.5.1. To adjust the icon and marker size
      • 9.4.2.5.2. To adjust the layer setting
    • 9.4.2.6. Saving the Model
  • 9.4.3. Creating the Shaft
    • 9.4.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.3.3. Creating the Shaft
      • 9.4.3.3.1. To create the Shaft1
      • 9.4.3.3.2. To create the Shaft2
      • 9.4.3.3.3. To create the Shaft3
    • 9.4.3.4. Saving the Model
  • 9.4.4. Creating the Bearing
    • 9.4.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.4.3. Creating the Bearing
      • 9.4.4.3.1. To create the BearingGroup1, 2
      • 9.4.4.3.2. To create the BearingGroup3, 4
      • 9.4.4.3.3. To create the BearingGroup5, 6
    • 9.4.4.4. Saving the Model
  • 9.4.5. Creating the Gear
    • 9.4.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.5.3. Creating the Gear
      • 9.4.5.3.1. To create a CylindricalGearGroup1
      • 9.4.5.3.2. To create a CylindricalGearGroup2
      • 9.4.5.3.3. To adjust the Contact
    • 9.4.5.4. Saving the Model
  • 9.4.6. Creating the Joint and Force
    • 9.4.6.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.6.3. Creating the Expression
    • 9.4.6.4. Creating the Joint
      • 9.4.6.4.1. To create the fixed joint
      • 9.4.6.4.2. To create the revolute joint
      • 9.4.6.4.3. To adjust the motion
    • 9.4.6.5. Creating the Force
      • 9.4.6.5.1. To create the rotational axial force
      • 9.4.6.5.2. To create the rotational axial force
    • 9.4.6.6. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
  • 9.4.7. Analyzing the Simulation Result
    • 9.4.7.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.7.3. Analyzing the Shaft
      • 9.4.7.3.1. Adjust the icon control
      • 9.4.7.3.2. Adjust the rendering mode
      • 9.4.7.3.3. Adjust the contour
      • 9.4.7.3.4. To play an animation
      • 9.4.7.3.5. To view the shaft1 scope
    • 9.4.7.4. Analyzing the Bearing
    • 9.4.7.5. Analyzing the Gear
  • 9.4.8. Involute Analytic Contact
    • 9.4.8.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.8.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.8.3. Creating the Involute Analytic Contact
      • 9.4.8.3.1. Adjust the icon control
      • 9.4.8.3.2. Inactive the kisssoft gear contact
      • 9.4.8.3.3. To create the involute analytic contact
    • 9.4.8.4. Performing Dynamic/Kinematic Analysis
    • 9.4.8.5. Analyzing the Shaft
      • 9.4.8.5.1. To view the shaft1 scope
    • 9.4.8.6. Analyzing the Bearing
    • 9.4.8.7. Analyzing the Gear
  • 9.4.9. Campbell Diagram
    • 9.4.9.1. Task Objective
    • 9.4.9.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.4.9.3. Simulate the Campbell Diagram Model
      • 9.4.9.3.1. To open the Campbell Diagram model
      • 9.4.9.3.2. To save the Campbell Diagram model
      • 9.4.9.3.3. To simulate the Campbell Diagram model
    • 9.4.9.4. Adjusting the Analysis Tab
      • 9.4.9.4.1. To adjust the Input Data
      • 9.4.9.4.2. To adjust the Frame Settings
    • 9.4.9.5. Adjusting the Plot Tab
    • 9.4.9.6. Adjusting the Campbell Diagram
      • 9.4.9.6.1. To use Zoom
      • 9.4.9.6.2. To use Section View
      • 9.4.9.6.3. To use 3D plot
      • 9.4.9.6.4. To adjust the Contour
• 9.5. Piston Lubrication (EHD)
  • 9.5.1. Overview
    • 9.5.1.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.1.2. Prerequisites
    • 9.5.1.3. Procedures
    • 9.5.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
  • 9.5.2. Opening the Initial Model
    • 9.5.2.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
    • 9.5.2.3. Opening the RecurDyn Model
      • 9.5.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model
      • 9.5.2.3.2. To save the model:
    • 9.5.2.4. Performing Simulation
      • 9.5.2.4.1. To perform the initial simulation:
      • 9.5.2.4.2. To view the result:
  • 9.5.3. Analyzing Piston Lubrication with Rigid Bodies
    • 9.5.3.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
    • 9.5.3.3. Creating piston lubrication
    • 9.5.3.4. Defining Piston Lubrication
    • 9.5.3.5. Performing Dynamic Analysis on Piston Lubrication and Checking Its Result
      • 9.5.3.5.1. To run the simulation for piston lubrication:
      • 9.5.3.5.2. To view the result:
  • 9.5.4. Analyzing Piston Lubrication with RFlex Bodies
    • 9.5.4.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
    • 9.5.4.3. Creating RFlex Bodies
    • 9.5.4.4. Creating PatchSet
    • 9.5.4.5. Defining Modal Pressure Load to Piston
    • 9.5.4.6. Configuring RFlex Body PatchSets for Piston Lubrication
    • 9.5.4.7. Performing Dynamic Analysis on Piston Lubrication and Checking Its Result
      • 9.5.4.7.1. To reduce the number of RFlex body modes:
      • 9.5.4.7.2. To run the simulation for piston lubrication:
  • 9.5.5. Analyzing the Results
    • 9.5.5.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
    • 9.5.5.3. Viewing Contour Result
    • 9.5.5.4. Viewing Plot Result
    • 9.5.5.5. Checking Oil Film Thickness at Desired Points
  • 9.5.6. Modifying Piston Profile and Analyzing Piston Lubrication
    • 9.5.6.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.5.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
    • 9.5.6.3. Modifying Piston Profile
    • 9.5.6.4. Analysis and Comparison
• 9.6. Media Transport System Tutorial (MTT2D)
  • 9.6.1. Getting Started
    • 9.6.1.1. Objective
    • 9.6.1.2. Audience
    • 9.6.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.6.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.6.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.6.2. Setting Up Your Simulation Environment
    • 9.6.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.6.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.6.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.6.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.6.2.4. Creating a New Media Transport Subsystem
      • 9.6.2.4.1. To create a MTT2D model:
    • 9.6.2.5. Setting Up the RecurDyn User Environment
      • 9.6.2.5.1. To set up the RecurDyn environment:
  • 9.6.3. Creating and Analyzing the Media Transport Model
    • 9.6.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.6.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.6.3.3. Creating the Sheet
      • 9.6.3.3.1. To create the sheet:
    • 9.6.3.4. Creating Roller Pair 1
      • 9.6.3.4.1. To create a fixed roller:
      • 9.6.3.4.2. To create the movable roller:
    • 9.6.3.5. Creating Roller Pair 2
      • 9.6.3.5.1. To create the roller pair:
    • 9.6.3.6. Creating Two Linear Guides
      • 9.6.3.6.1. To create the linear guides:
    • 9.6.3.7. Creating an Arc Guide
      • 9.6.3.7.1. To create an arc guide
    • 9.6.3.8. Defining Roller Motion
      • 9.6.3.8.1. To define the roller motion:
    • 9.6.3.9. Running the Dynamic Simulation
      • 9.6.3.9.1. To run the dynamic simulation:
    • 9.6.3.10. Plotting Results
      • 9.6.3.10.1. To plot the output data:
  • 9.6.4. Optional Exercise 1 - Adding Speed and Distance Sensors
    • 9.6.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.6.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.6.4.3. Setting Up the Model
      • 9.6.4.3.1. To set up the model:
    • 9.6.4.4. Creating the Speed Sensor
      • 9.6.4.4.1. To create the speed sensor:
    • 9.6.4.5. Creating a Distance Sensor
      • 9.6.4.5.1. To create a distance sensor:
    • 9.6.4.6. Running the Dynamic Simulation
      • 9.6.4.6.1. To run the dynamic simulation:
    • 9.6.4.7. Plotting the Results
      • 9.6.4.7.1. To plot the sensor output data:
  • 9.6.5. Optional Exercise 2 – Reverse Sheet Direction
    • 9.6.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.6.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.6.5.3. Setting Up the Model
      • 9.6.5.3.1. To set up the model:
    • 9.6.5.4. Creating an Event Sensor
      • 9.6.5.4.1. To create an event sensor:
  • 9.6.6. Optional Exercise 3 – Checking the Sensitivity of Model
    • 9.6.6.1. Task Objective
    • 9.6.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.6.6.3. Setting Up the Model
      • 9.6.6.3.1. To set up the model:
    • 9.6.6.4. Modifying the Model
      • 9.6.6.4.1. To modify the model:
• 9.7. Media Transport System with Design Study Tutorial (MTT2D)
  • 9.7.1. Getting Started
    • 9.7.1.1. Objective
    • 9.7.1.2. Audience
    • 9.7.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.7.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.7.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.7.2. Setting Up Your Simulation Environment
    • 9.7.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.7.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.7.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.7.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.7.2.4. Adjusting the MTT2D Model from the First MTT2D Tutorial
      • 9.7.2.4.1. To adjust the model:
  • 9.7.3. Case 1: Parametric Study of Paper Thickness
    • 9.7.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.7.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.7.3.3. Setting Up the Parametric Variable for Paper Thickness
      • 9.7.3.3.1. To set up the parametric variable:
    • 9.7.3.4. Setting Up the Design Variable for Paper Thickness
      • 9.7.3.4.1. To set the design variable:
    • 9.7.3.5. Setting Up the Performance Index
      • 9.7.3.5.1. To set the performance index:
    • 9.7.3.6. Setting Up and Running the Design Study
      • 9.7.3.6.1. To set up and run the design study:
  • 9.7.4. Case 2: Design of Experiments with Paper Thickness and Curl
    • 9.7.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.7.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.7.4.3. Setting Up the Parametric Variable for Paper Curl
      • 9.7.4.3.1. To set up the parametric variable:
    • 9.7.4.4. Setting Up the Design Variable for Paper Curl
      • 9.7.4.4.1. To set up the design variable for paper curl:
    • 9.7.4.5. Setting Up and Running the Design of Experiments
      • 9.7.4.5.1. To set up and run the design of experiments:
      • 9.7.4.5.2. To review the results of the design of experiments:
  • 9.7.5. Case 3: Design of Experiments with a Moving Guide Assembly
    • 9.7.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.7.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.7.5.3. Saving the Model to a New File Name
      • 9.7.5.3.1. To save the file to a new name:
    • 9.7.5.4. Defining Parametric Points
      • 9.7.5.4.1. To define the parametric points:
    • 9.7.5.5. Add the Parametric Points to the Guide Definitions
      • 9.7.5.5.1. To test the parametric points:
    • 9.7.5.6. Creating Parametric Values to Control Location of the Assembly
      • 9.7.5.6.1. To create parametric values:
    • 9.7.5.7. Setting Up and Running the Design of Experiments
      • 9.7.5.7.1. To add the design variables and set up and run the design of experiments:
    • 9.7.5.8. Reviewing the Results of the Design of Experiments
      • 9.7.5.8.1. To view the animations for trial 6:
      • 9.7.5.8.2. To plot a family of curves for all of the trials:
• 9.8. Media Transport System with IGES Import Tutorial (MTT2D)
  • 9.8.1. Getting Started
    • 9.8.1.1. Objective
    • 9.8.1.2. Audience
    • 9.8.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.8.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.8.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.8.2. Setting Up Your Simulation Environment
    • 9.8.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.8.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.8.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.8.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.8.2.4. Setting Up the RecurDyn User Environment
      • 9.8.2.4.1. To set up the environment:
    • 9.8.2.5. Importing the IGES Geometry
      • 9.8.2.5.1. To import the IGES geometry:
  • 9.8.3. Creating Geometry
    • 9.8.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.8.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.8.3.3. Creating Roller Pairs
      • 9.8.3.3.1. To create lower roller pair:
      • 9.8.3.3.2. To create the upper roller pair:
    • 9.8.3.4. Creating Sheet Guides at the Upper Passage
      • 9.8.3.4.1. To create guides entities at the upper section
      • 9.8.3.4.2. To change the color:
    • 9.8.3.5. Creating Sheets Guides at the Middle Passage
      • 9.8.3.5.1. To create guides entities at the middle passage:
    • 9.8.3.6. Creating Sheet Guides at the Lower Section
      • 9.8.3.6.1. To create guides entities at lower section:
      • 9.8.3.6.2. To check the directionality of the linear and arc guides:
    • 9.8.3.7. Defining and Moving the Backstop Body
      • 9.8.3.7.1. To define and move the backstop body:
    • 9.8.3.8. Refining the Backstop Body
      • 9.8.3.8.1. To refine the backstop body:
  • 9.8.4. Adding Logic
    • 9.8.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.8.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.8.4.3. Adding Logic to Reverse the Paper
      • 9.8.4.3.1. To create an event sensor:
      • 9.8.4.3.2. Create an expression and assign it to RevJoint1:
      • 9.8.4.3.3. To assign an expression to RevJoint3:
    • 9.8.4.4. Adding Logic to Move the Backstop Body
      • 9.8.4.4.1. Add logic to move the Backstop body:
    • 9.8.4.5. Creating the Sheet
      • 9.8.4.5.1. To create the sheet:
  • 9.8.5. Running Simulation and Plotting Results
    • 9.8.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.8.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.8.5.3. Running a Dynamic Simulation
      • 9.8.5.3.1. To run a dynamic simulation:
    • 9.8.5.4. Plotting Results
      • 9.8.5.4.1. To plot the output data:
    • 9.8.5.5. Optional Analysis
• 9.9. Media Transport Toolkit 3D Tutorial (MTT3D)
  • 9.9.1. Getting Started
    • 9.9.1.1. Objective
    • 9.9.1.2. Model Used
    • 9.9.1.3. Audience
    • 9.9.1.4. Prerequisites
    • 9.9.1.5. Procedures
    • 9.9.1.6. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.9.2. Creating the Model
    • 9.9.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.9.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.9.2.3. Creating a New Model and MTT3D Subsystem
      • 9.9.2.3.1. To create a new model:
      • 9.9.2.3.2. To create a new MTT3D subsystem:
      • 9.9.2.3.3. To adjust the Icon Size in the model:
      • 9.9.2.3.4. To set the render mode to Wireframe:
    • 9.9.2.4. Creating the Bottom Rollers
      • 9.9.2.4.1. To create the bottom roller pair:
      • 9.9.2.4.2. To edit the bottom fixed roller:
      • 9.9.2.4.3. To edit the bottom movable roller:
    • 9.9.2.5. Creating the Top Rollers
      • 9.9.2.5.1. To create the first top roller pair:
      • 9.9.2.5.2. To edit the first top fixed roller:
      • 9.9.2.5.3. To edit the first top movable roller:
      • 9.9.2.5.4. To edit the mass properties of the first top movable roller:
      • 9.9.2.5.5. To change the program user copy/paste settings:
      • 9.9.2.5.6. To duplicate the first top roller pair:
      • 9.9.2.5.7. To move the duplicated roller pairs into place:
      • 9.9.2.5.8. To create the multi-profile corrugating roller:
    • 9.9.2.6. Adding Motion to the Fixed Rollers
      • 9.9.2.6.1. To add motion to the bottom fixed roller:
      • 9.9.2.6.2. To add motion to the top fixed rollers:
    • 9.9.2.7. Creating the Guides
      • 9.9.2.7.1. To create the inner arc guide:
      • 9.9.2.7.2. To create the outer arc guide:
      • 9.9.2.7.3. To create the inner linear guide:
      • 9.9.2.7.4. To create the outer linear guide:
      • 9.9.2.7.5. To create the circular guides:
      • 9.9.2.7.6. To create the printer tray:
      • 9.9.2.7.7. To rotate the paper tray:
    • 9.9.2.8. Creating the Sheet
      • 9.9.2.8.1. To create the sheet:
      • 9.9.2.8.2. To align the sheet within the rollers:
  • 9.9.3. Running a Simulation
    • 9.9.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.9.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.9.3.3. Running a Simulation
      • 9.9.3.3.1. To run the simulation:
      • 9.9.3.3.2. To monitor the simulation:
    • 9.9.3.4. Viewing the Completed Simulation Results
      • 9.9.3.4.1. To open the completed model:
      • 9.9.3.4.2. To view the stress contour plot:
  • 9.9.4. Modifying the Design
    • 9.9.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.9.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.9.4.3. Modifying the Design
      • 9.9.4.3.1. To increase the radius of the corrugating rollers:
      • 9.9.4.3.2. To realign the upper rollers:
    • 9.9.4.4. Evaluating the Design Change
      • 9.9.4.4.1. To open the previously completed model:
• 9.10. Low-mobility Tracked Vehicle Tutorial (Track_LM)
  • 9.10.1. Getting Started
    • 9.10.1.1. Objective
    • 9.10.1.2. Audience
    • 9.10.1.3. Prerequisites
    • 9.10.1.4. Procedures
    • 9.10.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
  • 9.10.2. Setting Up the Simulation Environment
    • 9.10.2.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
      • 9.10.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
    • 9.10.2.4. Importing the Chassis Geometry
      • 9.10.2.4.1. To import the chassis geometry:
    • 9.10.2.5. Merging the Bodies
      • 9.10.2.5.1. To merge the bodies:
  • 9.10.3. Defining the Track Components
    • 9.10.3.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.3.3. Defining the Right Track Assembly
      • 9.10.3.3.1. To define a new low-mobility track subsystem:
    • 9.10.3.4. Creating a Track Shoe
      • 9.10.3.4.1. To create a track shoe:
      • 9.10.3.4.2. To import a new track link grouser profile:
    • 9.10.3.5. Creating a Sprocket
      • 9.10.3.5.1. To create a sprocket:
      • 9.10.3.5.2. To import a new sprocket tooth profile:
    • 9.10.3.6. Creating a Set of Road Wheels
      • 9.10.3.6.1. To create a set of road wheels:
    • 9.10.3.7. Creating an Idler
      • 9.10.3.7.1. To create an idler:
    • 9.10.3.8. Creating a Carrier Roller
      • 9.10.3.8.1. To create a carrier roller:
  • 9.10.4. Finishing the Track Subsystem
    • 9.10.4.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.4.3. Assembling the Track
      • 9.10.4.3.1. To assemble the track:
    • 9.10.4.4. Creating a Track Frame
      • 9.10.4.4.1. To create a track frame body:
    • 9.10.4.5. Editing the Track Frame Body
      • 9.10.4.5.1. To edit the track frame body:
    • 9.10.4.6. Creating the Carrier Holder
      • 9.10.4.6.1. To create the carrier holder:
    • 9.10.4.7. Creating a Tensioner Body
      • 9.10.4.7.1. To create a tensioner body:
    • 9.10.4.8. Creating Joints
      • 9.10.4.8.1. To create joints:
    • 9.10.4.9. Adding a Motion Input
      • 9.10.4.9.1. To add a motion input:
    • 9.10.4.10. Validating the Track Subsystem Definition
      • 9.10.4.10.1. To validate the subsystem:
  • 9.10.5. Developing and Running the Full-vehicle Model
    • 9.10.5.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.5.3. Adjusting the Subsystem Properties
      • 9.10.5.3.1. To adjust the subsystem properties:
    • 9.10.5.4. Positioning and Testing the Right Track Assembly
      • 9.10.5.4.1. To position the subsystem:
      • 9.10.5.4.2. To test the subsystem:
    • 9.10.5.5. Creating the Left Track Subsystem
      • 9.10.5.5.1. To create the left track subsystem:
      • 9.10.5.5.2. To test the subsystem:
    • 9.10.5.6. Defining a Terrain
      • 9.10.5.6.1. To define the terrain:
      • 9.10.5.6.2. To test the full-vehicle model with the terrain:
  • 9.10.6. Track Subsystem Tuning (Optional)
    • 9.10.6.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.6.3. Adjusting the Track Assembly Parameters
      • 9.10.6.3.1. General Page:
      • 9.10.6.3.2. Characteristics 1 Page:
      • 9.10.6.3.3. Characteristics 2 Page:
      • 9.10.6.3.4. Output Page:
    • 9.10.6.4. Adjusting the Track Component Parameters
      • 9.10.6.4.1. Contact between components and the track:
    • 9.10.6.5. Setting Up a Mechanical Track Tensioner
      • 9.10.6.5.1. Replace the Fixed joint with a Translational joint:
      • 9.10.6.5.2. Add a Tensioning Spring
      • 9.10.6.5.3. Validate the Track Tensioner
  • 9.10.7. Adding the Blade Linkage (Optional)
    • 9.10.7.1. Task Objective
    • 9.10.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 9.10.7.3. Saving a New RecurDyn Model
      • 9.10.7.3.1. To save a new RecurDyn model:
    • 9.10.7.4. Importing and Aligning the Blade Assembly Geometry
      • 9.10.7.4.1. To import the blade assembly geometry:
      • 9.10.7.4.2. To place the blade assembly geometry:
    • 9.10.7.5. Adding Hydraulic Cylinders
      • 9.10.7.5.1. To import the hydraulic cylinder subsystem:
      • 9.10.7.5.2. To create the second hydraulic cylinder subsystem:
    • 9.10.7.6. Positioning the Hydraulic Cylinders
      • 9.10.7.6.1. To define the parametric points at the model level:
      • 9.10.7.6.2. To link the parametric points and position the hydraulic cylinders:
    • 9.10.7.7. Adjusting Size, Colors, and Motion of Hydraulic Cylinders
      • 9.10.7.7.1. To adjust the size of the components of each hydraulic cylinder:
      • 9.10.7.7.2. To adjust the color of the components of each hydraulic cylinder:
      • 9.10.7.7.3. To adjust the motion of each hydraulic cylinder:
    • 9.10.7.8. Defining Constraints for the Blade Assembly
      • 9.10.7.8.1. To define the constraints:
      • 9.10.7.8.2. Adjust the CMotion to fix the blade angle:
      • 9.10.7.8.3. To test the full vehicle model with the blade assembly:
• 9.11. Driving J-Turn Tutorial (Tire)
  • 9.11.1. Overview
    • 9.11.1.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.1.2. Prerequisites
    • 9.11.1.3. Procedures
    • 9.11.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
  • 9.11.2. Setting up the simulation environment
    • 9.11.2.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.2.2. Estimated Time to complete this task
    • 9.11.2.3. Start RecurDyn
      • 9.11.2.3.1. Creating a new model
    • 9.11.2.4. Resizing icons and markers
      • 9.11.2.4.1. Changing the size of icons and markers
  • 9.11.3. Vehicle modeling
    • 9.11.3.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.3.2. Estimated Time to complete this task
    • 9.11.3.3. Creation of Chassis Body
      • 9.11.3.3.1. Creating Chassis Geometry
      • 9.11.3.3.2. Changing the property of Body1
    • 9.11.3.4. Creation of Suspension Subsystem
      • 9.11.3.4.1. Loading Suspension Subsystem
      • 9.11.3.4.2. Changing Subsystem Mother Body
    • 9.11.3.5. Create Translate Joint for Steering
      • 9.11.3.5.1. Creating Translate Joint
      • 9.11.3.5.2. Entering Motion in the Translate Joint
    • 9.11.3.6. Creation of Rotational Axial Force for Power
      • 9.11.3.6.1. Creation of Rotational Axial Force
      • 9.11.3.6.2. To save the model
    • 9.11.3.7. Creation of GRoad
      • 9.11.3.7.1. Creating Box Geometry for creation of GRoad
      • 9.11.3.7.2. Creating GRoad
    • 9.11.3.8. Creation of GTire
      • 9.11.3.8.1. Copying UA-Tire type Tire file
      • 9.11.3.8.2. Creating GTire
      • 9.11.3.8.3. Creating a Fixed Joint between GTire and WheelHub
      • 9.11.3.8.4. To save the model
  • 9.11.4. Analysis of driving
    • 9.11.4.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.4.2. Estimated Time to complete this task
    • 9.11.4.3. Preparation for the analysis of driving
      • 9.11.4.3.1. Define the Torque of running speed as Spline
      • 9.11.4.3.2. Defining PV
      • 9.11.4.3.3. Creating Reference Marker to measure vehicle speed
      • 9.11.4.3.4. Defining Torque Expression
      • 9.11.4.3.5. Entering Torque Expression
    • 9.11.4.4. Implement the analysis of vehicle’s settling on the road
      • 9.11.4.4.1. Implement the analysis of vehicle landing
    • 9.11.4.5. Perform analysis on straight driving
      • 9.11.4.5.1. Changing velocity PV
      • 9.11.4.5.2. Perform analysis on straight driving
    • 9.11.4.6. Analyze J-Turn driving
      • 9.11.4.6.1. Modifying the Expression of Steering
      • 9.11.4.6.2. Analyze J-Turn driving
      • 9.11.4.6.3. Watching an animation by using the subsystem
    • 9.11.4.7. Drawing a plot
      • 9.11.4.7.1. Drawing a plot for J-Turn analysis
      • 9.11.4.7.2. Exporting plot template
      • 9.11.4.7.3. Connecting the plot template file
  • 9.11.5. Modification and analysis of Tire Property
    • 9.11.5.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.5.2. Estimated Time to complete this task
    • 9.11.5.3. Modification and analysis of UA-Tire Property
      • 9.11.5.3.1. Implement the analysis after modifying the UA-Tire Property
  • 9.11.6. Change and analysis of GRoad
    • 9.11.6.1. Task Objectives
    • 9.11.6.2. Estimated Time to complete this task
    • 9.11.6.3. Change and analysis of GRoad
      • 9.11.6.3.1. Changing velocity PV
      • 9.11.6.3.2. Modifying the Steering Expression for straight driving
      • 9.11.6.3.3. Modifying the UA-Tire Property
      • 9.11.6.3.4. Copying GRoad files
      • 9.11.6.3.5. Analyzing after changing to rough GRoad
      • 9.11.6.3.6. Unlink the Plot Template File
      • 9.11.6.3.7. Drawing a Plot for rough surface analysis
      • 9.11.6.3.8. Analyzing after changing to GRoad with hills
    • 9.11.6.4. Various analyses of driving (reference)