RecurDyn Tutorial

• 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:
• 2. ProcessNet(General)
  • 2.1. 4WD Loader Tutorial (ProcessNet General)
    • 2.1.1. Getting Started
      • 2.1.1.1. Objective
      • 2.1.1.2. Audience
      • 2.1.1.3. Procedures
      • 2.1.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 2.1.2. Opening the Model and Initializing ProcessNet
      • 2.1.2.1. Task Objective
      • 2.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.1.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 2.1.2.3.1. To save the initial model:
      • 2.1.2.4. Starting ProcessNet
        • 2.1.2.4.1. To start ProcessNet:
    • 2.1.3. Automating Contact Definition
      • 2.1.3.1. Task Objective
      • 2.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.1.3.3. Understanding the Contacts to be Created
      • 2.1.3.4. Creating the Base Application
        • 2.1.3.4.1. To create the base application:
      • 2.1.3.5. Coding Using IntelliSense
        • 2.1.3.5.1. To modify the contact parameters using IntelliSense:
      • 2.1.3.6. Building and Running the Macro
        • 2.1.3.6.1. To build and run the macro:
      • 2.1.3.7. Running a Simulation
        • 2.1.3.7.1. To run a simulation:
      • 2.1.3.8. Viewing the Results
        • 2.1.3.8.1. To view the results:
      • 2.1.3.9. Adding Additional Contacts
        • 2.1.3.9.1. To add additional contacts:
      • 2.1.3.10. Repeating the Build, Simulation, and Viewing Processes
        • 2.1.3.10.1. To repeat the processes:
    • 2.1.4. Adding a Dialog and Message Output
      • 2.1.4.1. Task Objective
      • 2.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.1.4.3. Designing a Dialog
        • 2.1.4.3.1. To design a new dialog window:
      • 2.1.4.4. Defining the Behavior of the Dialog
        • 2.1.4.4.1. To define the dialog window behavior:
      • 2.1.4.5. Displaying the Dialog when Running the Macro
        • 2.1.4.5.1. To display the dialog window from within the macro:
      • 2.1.4.6. Test the Dialog Box
        • 2.1.4.6.1. To repeat the processes:
    • 2.1.5. Automating Plot Creation
      • 2.1.5.1. Task Objective
      • 2.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.1.5.3. Creating a Dialog
        • 2.1.5.3.1. To create the new dialog window:
        • 2.1.5.3.2. To adjust the new dialog window:
      • 2.1.5.4. Plotting the Contact Forces
        • 2.1.5.4.1. To create a new subroutine:
        • 2.1.5.4.2. To test the edited subroutine with plotting:
      • 2.1.5.5. Improving the Contact Force Plot
        • 2.1.5.5.1. To plot only non-zero contact forces:
        • 2.1.5.5.2. To test the non-zero contact force plot:
      • 2.1.5.6. Improving the Plot Formatting
        • 2.1.5.6.1. To improve the plot formatting:
        • 2.1.5.6.2. To test the formatting of the plot:
      • 2.1.5.7. Plotting the Total X, Y, and Z Contact Force
        • 2.1.5.7.1. To add the second plot:
        • 2.1.5.7.2. To test the second plot:
    • 2.1.6. Converting VSTA Project into General Project
      • 2.1.6.1. Task Objective
      • 2.1.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.1.6.3. Editing the VSTA code
        • 2.1.6.3.1. To open the VSTA project in Visual Studio:
        • 2.1.6.3.2. To edit the code:
  • 2.2. Dipper Stick with Bucket Tutorial (ProcessNet General)
    • 2.2.1. Overview
      • 2.2.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.1.2. Prior Learning Requirements
      • 2.2.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 2.2.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete this Tutorial
    • 2.2.2. Starting ProcessNet General
      • 2.2.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
      • 2.2.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 2.2.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn:
        • 2.2.2.3.2. To save the model:
      • 2.2.2.4. Starting ProcessNet
        • 2.2.2.4.1. To start ProcessNet:
    • 2.2.3. Creating a Dialog Window
      • 2.2.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
      • 2.2.3.3. Creating a Dialog Window
        • 2.2.3.3.1. To create a dialog window:
      • 2.2.3.4. Configuring the Initial Settings of the Dialog Window
        • 2.2.3.4.1. To configure the initial settings of the dialog window:
      • 2.2.3.5. Displaying a Dialog Window when the User Runs the Application
        • 2.2.3.5.1. To display a dialog window when a user runs the application:
      • 2.2.3.6. Testing a Dialog Window
        • 2.2.3.6.1. To run the application:
    • 2.2.4. Automatic Model Generation through Code
      • 2.2.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
      • 2.2.4.3. Creating a New Class
        • 2.2.4.3.1. To create a new class:
      • 2.2.4.4. Creating a Model
        • 2.2.4.4.1. To import a body:
        • 2.2.4.4.2. To create a SubEntity:
        • 2.2.4.4.3. To create a joint:
        • 2.2.4.4.4. To create a force:
        • 2.2.4.4.5. To create a variable equation:
      • 2.2.4.5. Linking a Function to the Dialog Window
        • 2.2.4.5.1. To link a function to a dialog window:
      • 2.2.4.6. Testing a Dialog Window
        • 2.2.4.6.1. To run the application:
    • 2.2.5. Analyzing a Model
      • 2.2.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
      • 2.2.5.3. Editing the Layout of the Dialog Window
        • 2.2.5.3.1. To edit the layout of the dialog window:
      • 2.2.5.4. Model Analysis Function
        • 2.2.5.4.1. Model analysis function
    • 2.2.6. Creating a Plot Automatically
      • 2.2.6.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.2.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
      • 2.2.6.3. Plot Function
        • 2.2.6.3.1. To use the plot function:
      • 2.2.6.4. Testing the Created Application
        • 2.2.6.4.1. To run the application:
  • 2.3. Simple Belt System (ProcessNet General)
    • 2.3.1. Overview
      • 2.3.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.1.2. Prior Learning Requirements
      • 2.3.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 2.3.1.4. Procedures
      • 2.3.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 2.3.2. Starting ProcessNet
      • 2.3.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.3.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 2.3.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn:
        • 2.3.2.3.2. To save the model:
      • 2.3.2.4. Starting ProcessNet
        • 2.3.2.4.1. To start and initialize ProcessNet:
    • 2.3.3. Change General Body Code
      • 2.3.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.3.3.3. Configuring Algorithms
      • 2.3.3.4. Creating a Dialog Window
        • 2.3.3.4.1. To create a ChangeGeneralBody dialog window:
      • 2.3.3.5. Configuring the Initial Settings of the Dialog Window
        • 2.3.3.5.1. To configure the initial settings of the ChangeGeneralBody dialog window:
      • 2.3.3.6. Creating Body and Connector with Assembly Information
        • 2.3.3.6.1. To convert a body:
      • 2.3.3.7. To create a connector:
    • 2.3.4. Create Contact Code
      • 2.3.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.3.4.3. Creating a Dialog Window
        • 2.3.4.3.1. To create a CreateContact dialog window:
      • 2.3.4.4. Configuring the Initial Settings of the Dialog Window
        • 2.3.4.4.1. To configure the initial settings of the CreateContact dialog window:
      • 2.3.4.5. Creating a Contact
        • 2.3.4.5.1. To create a Contact:
    • 2.3.5. Register DLL
      • 2.3.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.3.5.3. To display a dialog window when a user runs the application:
        • 2.3.5.3.1. To display a dialog window when a user runs the application:
      • 2.3.5.4. Registering Icons
      • 2.3.5.5. Creating Functions for Register DLLs
      • 2.3.5.6. Testing the Created Application
        • 2.3.5.6.1. To run the application:
    • 2.3.6. Model Analysis
      • 2.3.6.1. Task Objectives
      • 2.3.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 2.3.6.3. Converting Clone Link Body into General Body
        • 2.3.6.3.1. To create FaceSurface in the clone link body:
        • 2.3.6.3.2. To convert the clone link body:
        • 2.3.6.3.3. To create a Contact:
        • 2.3.6.3.4. To run Dynamic / Kinematic analysis:
• 3. AutoDesign
  • 3.1. Three-Ball Contact Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.1.1. Outline of Tutorial Sample A
    • 3.1.2. Three-Ball Contact Problem
    • 3.1.3. Model Definition
    • 3.1.4. Design Parameter Definition
    • 3.1.5. Analysis Response Definition
    • 3.1.6. Design Study
      • 3.1.6.1. Basic Procedure for Design Study
      • 3.1.6.2. Effect Analysis
      • 3.1.6.3. Screening Variables
      • 3.1.6.4. Correlation Analysis
    • 3.1.7. Design Optimization
      • 3.1.7.1. Let’s remind the following design problem:
  • 3.2. Catapult System Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.2.1. Outline of Tutorial Sample B
    • 3.2.2. Catapult System Design Problem
    • 3.2.3. Loading the Model and Viewing the Animation
      • 3.2.3.1. To load the base model and view the animation:
    • 3.2.4. Design Variables
      • 3.2.4.1. Exercising the Model
        • 3.2.4.1.1. To exercise the model:
      • 3.2.4.2. Defining the Design Variables
        • 3.2.4.2.1. To create a design parameter:
    • 3.2.5. Defining the Performance Indexes
      • 3.2.5.1. To create an analysis response:
    • 3.2.6. Design Optimization
      • 3.2.6.1. Objectives and Constraints
      • 3.2.6.2. AutoDesign’s Design Optimization Process
      • 3.2.6.3. Running a Design Optimization
        • 3.2.6.3.1. To run a design optimization:
    • 3.2.7. Animating the Optimized Model
      • 3.2.7.1. To update the model with the optimized design variables:
      • 3.2.7.2. To reset the model for the next optimizations:
  • 3.3. Paper Distributing System Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.3.1. Outline of Tutorial Sample C
    • 3.3.2. Paper Distributing System Problem
    • 3.3.3. Loading the Model and Viewing the Animation
      • 3.3.3.1. To load the base model and view the animation:
    • 3.3.4. Design Variables
      • 3.3.4.1. Defining the Design Variables
        • 3.3.4.1.1. To create a design parameter:
    • 3.3.5. Defining the Performance Indexes
      • 3.3.5.1. To create an analysis response:
    • 3.3.6. Running a Robust Design Optimization
      • 3.3.6.1. To run a robust design optimization:
    • 3.3.7. Running a 6-Sigma Design Optimization
      • 3.3.7.1. To run a robust design optimization:
  • 3.4. Suspension System Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.4.1. Outline of Tutorial Sample D
    • 3.4.2. Suspension System Design Problem
    • 3.4.3. Loading the Model and Viewing the Yaw & Roll ranges
      • 3.4.3.1. To load the base model and view the animation:
    • 3.4.4. Defining the design variables
    • 3.4.5. Defining the performance index
    • 3.4.6. Running a Design Optimization
      • 3.4.6.1. Let’s start to solve the multi-objective optimization problem:
    • 3.4.7. Design Optimization with Screening Variables
  • 3.5. Paper Feeding System Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.5.1. Outline of Tutorial Sample E
    • 3.5.2. Paper Feeding System Design Problem
    • 3.5.3. Loading the Model and Viewing MTT2D Model
      • 3.5.3.1. To load the base model and view the animation:
    • 3.5.4. Defining the Design Variables
    • 3.5.5. Defining the Analysis Response
    • 3.5.6. Running a Design Optimization Problem
      • 3.5.6.1. The optimization problem is defined as:
    • 3.5.7. Comparison of Analysis Results
  • 3.6. Landing Gear System Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.6.1. Landing Gear System Design Problem
    • 3.6.2. Loading the Model and Playing a Control System
      • 3.6.2.1. To load the base model and view the animation:
    • 3.6.3. Defining the design variables
    • 3.6.4. Defining the Analysis Responses
    • 3.6.5. Running a Design Optimization
    • 3.6.6. Comparison of analysis results
  • 3.7. Connecting Rod Shape Optimization Tutorial (AutoDesign)
    • 3.7.1. Connecting Rod Shape Optimization
    • 3.7.2. Loading and simulation the model
    • 3.7.3. Defining the design variables and setting
    • 3.7.4. Defining the analysis responses
    • 3.7.5. Running a design optimization
    • 3.7.6. Comparison of analysis results
• 4. CoLink
  • 4.1. Car Tutorial (CoLink)
    • 4.1.1. Getting Started
      • 4.1.1.1. Objective
      • 4.1.1.2. Audience
      • 4.1.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 4.1.1.4. Procedures
      • 4.1.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 4.1.2. Opening the Initial Model
      • 4.1.2.1. Task Objective
      • 4.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.1.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 4.1.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 4.1.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
    • 4.1.3. Creating Joints and Couplers
      • 4.1.3.1. Task Objective
      • 4.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.1.3.3. Creating the Revolute Joints
        • 4.1.3.3.1. To create the joints:
      • 4.1.3.4. Creating the Translational Joint
        • 4.1.3.4.1. To create the joint:
      • 4.1.3.5. Creating Couplers
        • 4.1.3.5.1. To create the couplers:
        • 4.1.3.5.2. To create a coupler:
      • 4.1.3.6. Running a Simulation
        • 4.1.3.6.1. To run a simulation:
      • 4.1.3.7. Viewing the Results
        • 4.1.3.7.1. To view the results:
      • 4.1.3.8. Fixing the Revolute Joints
        • 4.1.3.8.1. To fix the joints:
    • 4.1.4. Refining the Model
      • 4.1.4.1. Task Objective
      • 4.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.1.4.3. Creating the Second Car
        • 4.1.4.3.1. To copy the car:
      • 4.1.4.4. Modifying the Second Car
        • 4.1.4.4.1. To modify the duplicate car:
    • 4.1.5. Integrating CoLink
      • 4.1.5.1. Task Objective
      • 4.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.1.5.3. Creating the Plant Input
        • 4.1.5.3.1. To create the Plant Input:
        • 4.1.5.3.2. To create the torques:
      • 4.1.5.4. Creating the Plant Outputs
        • 4.1.5.4.1. To create the plant outputs:
      • 4.1.5.5. Creating the CoLink Model
        • 4.1.5.5.1. To create the CoLink model:
    • 4.1.6. Creating the Proportional Feedback Control
      • 4.1.6.1. To create the proportional control:
      • 4.1.6.2. Adding Derivative and Integral Control
        • 4.1.6.2.1. To add derivative control:
        • 4.1.6.2.2. To add integral control:
      • 4.1.6.3. Closing the Loop
        • 4.1.6.3.1. To close the loop:
      • 4.1.6.4. Simulating the Model
        • 4.1.6.4.1. To simulate the model:
        • 4.1.6.4.2. To adjust the control gains:
      • 4.1.6.5. Viewing the Results
        • 4.1.6.5.1. To view the results:
    • 4.1.7. Augmenting the CoLink Model
      • 4.1.7.1. Task Objective
      • 4.1.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.1.7.3. Modifying the RecurDyn Model
        • 4.1.7.3.1. To create the dummy part:
        • 4.1.7.3.2. To create the translational joint:
        • 4.1.7.3.3. To define the General Plant Outputs:
      • 4.1.7.4. Augmenting the CoLink Model
        • 4.1.7.4.1. To modify the CoLink model:
        • 4.1.7.4.2. To add integral and derivative control, highlighted in the figure below:
        • 4.1.7.4.3. To add the rate limiter, highlighted in the figure below:
  • 4.2. Pendulum Tutorial (CoLink)
    • 4.2.1. Getting Started
      • 4.2.1.1. Objective
      • 4.2.1.2. Audience
      • 4.2.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 4.2.1.4. Procedures
      • 4.2.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 4.2.2. Creating the Initial Model
      • 4.2.2.1. Task Objective
      • 4.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.2.2.3. Understanding the Model
      • 4.2.2.4. Starting RecurDyn and Importing the Geometry
        • 4.2.2.4.1. To start RecurDyn:
        • 4.2.2.4.2. To import the geometry:
      • 4.2.2.5. Adding Joints and Forces
        • 4.2.2.5.1. To add the revolute joint:
        • 4.2.2.5.2. To add the translational joint:
        • 4.2.2.5.3. To add the translational force:
        • 4.2.2.5.4. Save the RecurDyn Model:
      • 4.2.2.6. Running a Simulation
        • 4.2.2.6.1. To run a simulation:
      • 4.2.2.7. Viewing the Results
        • 4.2.2.7.1. To view the results:
        • 4.2.2.7.2. Save the RecurDyn Model.
    • 4.2.3. Integrating CoLink
      • 4.2.3.1. Task Objective
      • 4.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.2.3.3. Creating the General Plant Input
        • 4.2.3.3.1. To create the General Plant Input:
      • 4.2.3.4. Creating the General Plant Outputs
        • 4.2.3.4.1. To create the plant outputs:
      • 4.2.3.5. Creating the CoLink Model
        • 4.2.3.5.1. To create the CoLink model:
        • 4.2.3.5.2. To add a proportional control feedback loop:
        • 4.2.3.5.3. Save the control system:
      • 4.2.3.6. Simulating the CoLink Model
        • 4.2.3.6.1. To simulate the model with the control system:
        • 4.2.3.6.2. To view the results:
    • 4.2.4. Adding Derivative Control
      • 4.2.4.1. Task Objective
      • 4.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.2.4.3. Modifying the RecurDyn Model
        • 4.2.4.3.1. To save the model under a different name:
        • 4.2.4.3.2. To add a plant output for the rotational velocity of the pendulum:
      • 4.2.4.4. Adding Derivative Control
        • 4.2.4.4.1. To save the control system under a different name:
        • 4.2.4.4.2. To add derivative control:
      • 4.2.4.5. Simulating the Model with Derivative Control
        • 4.2.4.5.1. Simulate the model as before
        • 4.2.4.5.2. To view the results:
    • 4.2.5. Adding Integral Control
      • 4.2.5.1. Task Objective
      • 4.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 4.2.5.3. Adding Integral Control
        • 4.2.5.3.1. To save the control system under a different name:
        • 4.2.5.3.2. To add derivative control:
      • 4.2.5.4. Simulating the Model with PID Control
        • 4.2.5.4.1. Simulate the model as before
        • 4.2.5.4.2. To view the results:
• 5. Control
  • 5.1. Pendulum Tutorial (FMPY)
    • 5.1.1. Getting Started
      • 5.1.1.1. Objective
      • 5.1.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 5.1.1.3. Procedures
      • 5.1.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 5.1.2. Setting Input and Output of Control System
      • 5.1.2.1. Task Objective
      • 5.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 5.1.2.3. Understanding the System
      • 5.1.2.4. Starting RecurDyn and Opening the Model
        • 5.1.2.4.1. To start RecurDyn:
        • 5.1.2.4.2. To open the Model:
      • 5.1.2.5. Creating General Plant Input
        • 5.1.2.5.1. Create General Plant Input
      • 5.1.2.6. Creating General Plant Output
        • 5.1.2.6.1. Create General Plant Output
    • 5.1.3. Installing Python and Module
      • 5.1.3.1. Objective
      • 5.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 5.1.3.3. Installing Python and PyCharm
        • 5.1.3.3.1. To Install Python
        • 5.1.3.3.2. To Install Pycharm
      • 5.1.3.4. Installing Python Module
        • 5.1.3.4.1. To Install Python Module in Window Batch Command
        • 5.1.3.4.2. To install Python Module in PyCharm
    • 5.1.4. PID Control Using FMI (RecurDyn Client)
      • 5.1.4.1. Objective
      • 5.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 5.1.4.3. Exporting *.fmu File from RecurDyn Model
        • 5.1.4.3.1. To Open the Model
        • 5.1.4.3.2. Setting up RecurDyn FMI Co-Simulation Environment
      • 5.1.4.4. Running the Python(*.py) File to Proceed with Co-Simulation
        • 5.1.4.4.1. To Copy *.py file
        • 5.1.4.4.2. Python File Description and Modification
        • 5.1.4.4.3. Running Python File with Windows Batch Command (PD Control)
        • 5.1.4.4.4. Check the Results
        • 5.1.4.4.5. Running Python File with PyCharm (PID Control)
        • 5.1.4.4.6. Check the Results
    • 5.1.5. NN Control Using FMI (RecurDyn Client)
      • 5.1.5.1. Objective
      • 5.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 5.1.5.3. Exporting *.fmu File from RecurDyn Model
        • 5.1.5.3.1. To Open the Model
        • 5.1.5.3.2. Setting up RecurDyn FMI Co-Simulation Environment
      • 5.1.5.4. Running the Python(*.py) File to Proceed with Co-Simulation
        • 5.1.5.4.1. To Copy *.py file
        • 5.1.5.4.2. Python file description and modification
        • 5.1.5.4.3. Running Python File with Window Batch Command
        • 5.1.5.4.4. Check the Result
        • 5.1.5.4.5. Running the Python File with Pycharm
        • 5.1.5.4.6. Check the Result
• 6. TSG
  • 6.1. Automotive Road Testing (TSG)
    • 6.1.1. Overview
      • 6.1.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 6.1.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 6.1.1.3. Procedures
      • 6.1.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
    • 6.1.2. Opening the Initial Model
      • 6.1.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 6.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 6.1.2.3. Opening the RecurDyn Model
        • 6.1.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model
        • 6.1.2.3.2. To save the model:
    • 6.1.3. Defining Signals
      • 6.1.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 6.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 6.1.3.3. Defining Actuators
        • 6.1.3.3.1. To create actuators:
        • 6.1.3.3.2. To apply actuators:
      • 6.1.3.4. Defining Sensors
        • 6.1.3.4.1. To create sensors:
      • 6.1.3.5. Defining Target Signals
        • 6.1.3.5.1. To create target signals:
    • 6.1.4. Performing FRF
      • 6.1.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 6.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 6.1.4.3. Performing FRF
      • 6.1.4.4. Viewing FRF Result
    • 6.1.5. Performing Iteration
      • 6.1.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 6.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 6.1.5.3. Performing Iteration
      • 6.1.5.4. Viewing Iteration Result
• 7. Flexible
  • 7.1. Compliant Clutch Tutorial (FFlex)
    • 7.1.1. Getting Started
      • 7.1.1.1. Objective
      • 7.1.1.2. Audience
      • 7.1.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 7.1.1.4. Procedures
      • 7.1.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 7.1.2. Importing the Model Geometry
      • 7.1.2.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.2.3. The Compliant Clutch Model
      • 7.1.2.4. Starting RecurDyn
        • 7.1.2.4.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
      • 7.1.2.5. Importing the Compliant Clutch Plate Mesh Data
        • 7.1.2.5.1. To import a mesh data file:
      • 7.1.2.6. Importing the Rigid Geometry
        • 7.1.2.6.1. To import the driver:
        • 7.1.2.6.2. To import the load ring:
        • 7.1.2.6.3. To improve the rendering of the geometry:
        • 7.1.2.6.4. Save the model
    • 7.1.3. Adding Joints and Forces
      • 7.1.3.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.3.3. Creating Revolute Joints
        • 7.1.3.3.1. To create the driver joint:
        • 7.1.3.3.2. To create the load joint:
      • 7.1.3.4. Creating the Torque Expressions
        • 7.1.3.4.1. To create the driving torque expression:
        • 7.1.3.4.2. To create the load torque expression:
      • 7.1.3.5. Creating the Driving and Load Torques
        • 7.1.3.5.1. To create the driver torque:
        • 7.1.3.5.2. To create the load torque:
        • 7.1.3.5.3. Save the model
    • 7.1.4. Defining Surfaces and Contacts
      • 7.1.4.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.4.3. Contacts in the Model
        • 7.1.4.3.1. Contact Layout Diagram
      • 7.1.4.4. Creating the Patch Sets
        • 7.1.4.4.1. To create a patch set on a flexible body:
        • 7.1.4.4.2. At this point, you can either:
        • 7.1.4.4.3. Save the model
      • 7.1.4.5. Creating the Face Surfaces
        • 7.1.4.5.1. To create a face surface on a rigid body:
        • 7.1.4.5.2. To create the remaining face surfaces:
      • 7.1.4.6. Creating the Contacts
        • 7.1.4.6.1. Contact Layout Diagram
        • 7.1.4.6.2. To create a driver arm contact:
        • 7.1.4.6.3. To create the remaining driver arm contacts:
        • 7.1.4.6.4. To create a plate-to-load contact:
        • 7.1.4.6.5. To create the remaining plate-to-load contacts:
        • 7.1.4.6.6. To clean up the display of the model:
      • 7.1.4.7. Tuning the Contacts
        • 7.1.4.7.1. To tune the contacts:
        • 7.1.4.7.2. To add friction to the plate-to-load contacts:
        • 7.1.4.7.3. Save the model
    • 7.1.5. Creating a Boundary Condition
      • 7.1.5.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.5.3. Creating a Boundary Condition
        • 7.1.5.3.1. To set up a boundary condition:
        • 7.1.5.3.2. Save the model
    • 7.1.6. Simulating the Model
      • 7.1.6.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.6.3. Setting up and Running the Simulation
        • 7.1.6.3.1. To set up and run the simulation:
      • 7.1.6.4. Enabling Contoured View of Stresses in the Clutch Plate
        • 7.1.6.4.1. To enable the contour display:
      • 7.1.6.5. Viewing the Animation Results
        • 7.1.6.5.1. To play the animation:
        • 7.1.6.5.2. When the animation finishes:
        • 7.1.6.5.3. To adjust the contour display:
      • 7.1.6.6. Plotting the Simulation Results
        • 7.1.6.6.1. To compare rotational velocity and torque plots to the animation:
        • 7.1.6.6.2. To plot the contact forces:
        • 7.1.6.6.3. To apply a filter to the contact force data:
    • 7.1.7. Appendix A: Creating the Remaining Patch Sets
      • 7.1.7.1. Task Objective
      • 7.1.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.1.7.3. Creating the Remaining Patch Sets
        • 7.1.7.3.1. To create the remaining patch sets:
  • 7.2. Plasticity Bending Machine Tutorial (FFlex)
    • 7.2.1. Overview
      • 7.2.1.1. Task Objective
      • 7.2.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 7.2.1.3. Procedure
      • 7.2.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 7.2.2. Opening the Initial Model
      • 7.2.2.1. Task Objective
      • 7.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.2.2.3. Opening the RecurDyn Model
        • 7.2.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 7.2.2.3.2. To save the model:
      • 7.2.2.4. Simulating the Initial Suspension Model
        • 7.2.2.4.1. To perform the initial simulation:
      • 7.2.2.5. Viewing the Result
        • 7.2.2.5.1. To view the results:
    • 7.2.3. Generating a FFlex Body
      • 7.2.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.2.3.3. Creating the Box Geometry
      • 7.2.3.4. Creating the Box Mesh
    • 7.2.4. Performing Elastic Analysis
      • 7.2.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.2.4.3. Performing Dynamic Modeling
        • 7.2.4.3.1. To create a patch set:
        • 7.2.4.3.2. To create a contact:
      • 7.2.4.4. Performing Elastic Analysis
        • 7.2.4.4.1. To run the simulation:
        • 7.2.4.4.2. To view the results:
        • 7.2.4.4.3. To check the contour results:
    • 7.2.5. Performing Plastic Analysis
      • 7.2.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.2.5.3. Performing Plastic Modeling (1)
        • 7.2.5.3.1. To create a plastic material:
      • 7.2.5.4. Performing Plastic Analysis (1)
        • 7.2.5.4.1. To run the simulation:
        • 7.2.5.4.2. To view the results:
        • 7.2.5.4.3. To check the contour results:
      • 7.2.5.5. Performing Plastic Modeling (2)
        • 7.2.5.5.1. To create a plastic material:
      • 7.2.5.6. Performing Plastic Analysis (2)
        • 7.2.5.6.1. To run the simulation:
        • 7.2.5.6.2. To view the results:
        • 7.2.5.6.3. To check the contour results:
    • 7.2.6. Analyzing and Reviewing the Results
      • 7.2.6.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.2.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.2.6.3. Analyzing the Plastic Analysis Results
        • 7.2.6.3.1. Theoretical Explanation of Metal Plasticity
        • 7.2.6.3.2. Comparing the Results of Plastic Analyses (1) and (2)
        • 7.2.6.3.3. To compare the plot results:
        • 7.2.6.3.4. Analyzing the Results
      • 7.2.6.4. For Reference
        • 7.2.6.4.1. Multi-linear Models
  • 7.3. Bimetal Thermometer (FFlex)
    • 7.3.1. Overview
      • 7.3.1.1. Objective
      • 7.3.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 7.3.1.3. Procedures
      • 7.3.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 7.3.2. Generating an FFlex body
      • 7.3.2.1. Objective
      • 7.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.3.2.3. Opening the RecurDyn Model
        • 7.3.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 7.3.2.3.2. To save the model:
      • 7.3.2.4. Creating the Bimetal Mesh
        • 7.3.2.4.1. To create Surface Mesh:
        • 7.3.2.4.2. To create Manual Mesh:
        • 7.3.2.4.3. To create Node Set:
      • 7.3.2.5. To create FDR:
      • 7.3.2.6. Setting Material Property
      • 7.3.2.7. Creating the Patch Set
    • 7.3.3. Creating Boundary and Thermal Conditions
      • 7.3.3.1. Task Objective
      • 7.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.3.3.3. Creating the Fixed Joint
      • 7.3.3.4. Creating Convection
    • 7.3.4. Simulating the Model
      • 7.3.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.3.4.3. Creating the Expression Scope
      • 7.3.4.4. Performing Dynamic Analysis
        • 7.3.4.4.1. To run the simulation:
        • 7.3.4.4.2. To view the animation:
        • 7.3.4.4.3. To view scope expression:
      • 7.3.4.5. Comparing the results
        • 7.3.4.5.1. To modify convection:
        • 7.3.4.5.2. To run simulation:
  • 7.4. Excavator Tutorial (RFlex)
    • 7.4.1. Getting Started
      • 7.4.1.1. Objective
      • 7.4.1.2. Approach
      • 7.4.1.3. Audience
      • 7.4.1.4. Prerequisites
      • 7.4.1.5. Procedures
      • 7.4.1.6. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 7.4.2. Opening the Initial Model
      • 7.4.2.1. Task Objective
      • 7.4.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.4.2.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 7.4.2.3.1. To start RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 7.4.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
      • 7.4.2.4. Running an Initial Simulation with the Rigid Boom
        • 7.4.2.4.1. To run an initial simulation:
      • 7.4.2.5. Viewing the Results
        • 7.4.2.5.1. To view the results:
    • 7.4.3. Swapping In the RFlex Body
      • 7.4.3.1. Task Objective
      • 7.4.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.4.3.3. Swapping In the RecurDyn RFlex Body
        • 7.4.3.3.1. To swap in the RFlex body:
      • 7.4.3.4. Viewing Stress Contour Plots
        • 7.4.3.4.1. To view a stress contour plot:
    • 7.4.4. Plotting the Results
      • 7.4.4.1. Task Objective
      • 7.4.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.4.4.3. Plotting the Dipper Stick’s Out-of-Plane Tilt
        • 7.4.4.3.1. To plot the out-of-plane tilt:
        • 7.4.4.3.2. To plot the rotational acceleration of the cab:
    • 7.4.5. RFlex Body Review and Tuning
      • 7.4.5.1. Task Objective
      • 7.4.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.4.5.3. Examining the RFlex Body
        • 7.4.5.3.1. To isolate the flexible body to its own layer:
        • 7.4.5.3.2. To examine the modes of the RFlex body:
      • 7.4.5.4. Improving Simulation Performance
        • 7.4.5.4.1. To improve simulation performance:
        • 7.4.5.4.2. To compare the new and old results:
    • 7.4.6. Appendix A : Creating the RecurDyn RFlex Input (RFI) File
      • 7.4.6.1. Task Objective
      • 7.4.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.4.6.3. Preparing the Nastran Bulk Data File
      • 7.4.6.4. Component Mode Reduction Method
      • 7.4.6.5. Superelement Method
    • 7.4.7. Appendix B: Supported FE Elements
      • 7.4.7.1. Ansys Element Library
      • 7.4.7.2. MSC/NASTRAN Element Library
      • 7.4.7.3. I-DEAS Element Library
  • 7.5. RFlexGen Crankshaft Tutorial (RFlexGen)
    • 7.5.1. Overview
      • 7.5.1.1. Tutorial Objectives
      • 7.5.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 7.5.1.3. Tasks
      • 7.5.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 7.5.2. Opening the Initial Model
      • 7.5.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.5.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.5.2.3. Opening the RecurDyn Model
        • 7.5.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 7.5.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
      • 7.5.2.4. Running the Initial Simulation on the 4-Cylinder Engine Model
        • 7.5.2.4.1. To perform the initial simulation:
        • 7.5.2.4.2. To view the results:
    • 7.5.3. Generating the FFlex Body
      • 7.5.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.5.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.5.3.3. Creating the Crankshaft Mesh
        • 7.5.3.3.1. To create the crankshaft mesh:
      • 7.5.3.4. Conducting the Dynamic Analysis on the FFlex Body and Reviewing the Results
        • 7.5.3.4.1. To conduct the dynamic analysis on the FFlex body:
    • 7.5.4. Generating the RFlex Body Using RFlexGen
      • 7.5.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.5.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.5.4.3. Running RFlexGen
        • 7.5.4.3.1. To run RFlexGen:
      • 7.5.4.4. Creating the RFlex Body
        • 7.5.4.4.1. To create the RFlex body:
      • 7.5.4.5. Conducting a Dynamic Analysis on the RFlex Body and Reviewing the Results
        • 7.5.4.5.1. To conduct a dynamic analysis on the RFlex body:
      • 7.5.4.6. Running RFlexGen Again
        • 7.5.4.6.1. To increase the number of modes and repeat the analysis, perform the following steps:
      • 7.5.4.7. Replacing an RFlex Body
        • 7.5.4.7.1. To replace an RFlex body:
      • 7.5.4.8. Conducting a Dynamic Analysis on the RFlex Body and Reviewing the Results
        • 7.5.4.8.1. To conduct a dynamic analysis on the RFlex body:
    • 7.5.5. Analyzing and Reviewing the Results
      • 7.5.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 7.5.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 7.5.5.3. Analyzing the Dynamic Analysis Results
        • 7.5.5.3.1. Analysis of the results obtained from an FFlex body that was generated using the Mesher function
        • 7.5.5.3.2. Comparison of these results with the results obtained using an RFlex body that was generated using RFlexGen
        • 7.5.5.3.3. Comparison of the results after increasing the number of normal modes
        • 7.5.5.3.4. Pros and cons of using an RFlex body generated by RFlexGen
• 8. Post Analysis
  • 8.1. Vibrating Transmission (Acoustics)
    • 8.1.1. Overview
      • 8.1.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.1.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 8.1.1.3. Procedures
      • 8.1.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete this Task
    • 8.1.2. Simulating and analyzing the initial model
      • 8.1.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 8.1.2.3. Opening the Model
        • 8.1.2.3.1. To copy the example model:
        • 8.1.2.3.2. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 8.1.2.3.3. To analyze the model:
      • 8.1.2.4. Performing Simulation
        • 8.1.2.4.1. To run the simulation:
        • 8.1.2.4.2. To view the result:
    • 8.1.3. Changing an existing body to the RFlex body
      • 8.1.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 8.1.3.3. Modifying a Model Using a RFlex Body
        • 8.1.3.3.1. To swap with a RFlex Body:
        • 8.1.3.3.2. To change each rendering:
      • 8.1.3.4. Redefining Contact
        • 8.1.3.4.1. To create PatchSet:
        • 8.1.3.4.2. To create Geo Surface Contact:
        • 8.1.3.4.3. Modifying the property of GeoSurContact
        • 8.1.3.4.4. To save the model:
      • 8.1.3.5. Performing Simulation
        • 8.1.3.5.1. To run the simulation:
        • 8.1.3.5.2. To view the stress contour result:
        • 8.1.3.5.3. To view animation:
    • 8.1.4. Calculating Equivalent Radiated Power
      • 8.1.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 8.1.4.3. Viewing Acoustics Result
        • 8.1.4.3.1. To create a patch set for Acoustics calculation:
        • 8.1.4.3.2. To reload an animation:
        • 8.1.4.3.3. To calculate Acoustics:
        • 8.1.4.3.4. To view Acoustics scope:
      • 8.1.4.4. Viewing Acoustics Results for Modal ERP
        • 8.1.4.4.1. To recalculate Acoustics considering the modal ERP:
        • 8.1.4.4.2. To view Acoustics scope:
        • 8.1.4.4.3. To view the Acoustics Contour result:
    • 8.1.5. Modifying and Analyzing the Model
      • 8.1.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 8.1.5.3. Replacing the Housing
        • 8.1.5.3.1. To replace with a RFlex body:
        • 8.1.5.3.2. To redefine contact:
        • 8.1.5.3.3. To save the model:
        • 8.1.5.3.4. To perform simulation after saving the model:
      • 8.1.5.4. Viewing the Acoustics Result
  • 8.2. FFlex ConnectingRod Tutorial (Durability)
    • 8.2.1. Getting Started
      • 8.2.1.1. Objective
      • 8.2.1.2. Audience
      • 8.2.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 8.2.1.4. Procedures
      • 8.2.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 8.2.2. Reviewing the Model Setup
      • 8.2.2.1. Task Objective
      • 8.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.2.2.3. The Engine with Flexible Connecting Rod Model
      • 8.2.2.4. Reviewing the Dynamic Simulation Results
        • 8.2.2.4.1. To view the dynamic simulation results:
    • 8.2.3. Performing the Fatigue Analysis
      • 8.2.3.1. Task Objective
      • 8.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.2.3.3. Defining a Surface for the Fatigue Analysis
        • 8.2.3.3.1. To create a patch set for the fatigue analysis:
      • 8.2.3.4. Setting Up and Running the Fatigue Analysis
        • 8.2.3.4.1. To import the dynamic analysis animation data:
        • 8.2.3.4.2. To set up and run the fatigue analysis:
      • 8.2.3.5. Viewing the Fatigue Analysis Results
        • 8.2.3.5.1. To view the fatigue analysis results:
      • 8.2.3.6. Ensuring Enough Frames are Selected
  • 8.3. FFlex Mesher Suspension Tutorial (Durability)
    • 8.3.1. Introduction
      • 8.3.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.3.1.2. Requirements
      • 8.3.1.3. Procedures
      • 8.3.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 8.3.2. Calling the Initial Model
      • 8.3.2.1. Task Objective
      • 8.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.3.2.3. Calling a Rdyn Model
        • 8.3.2.3.1. To open RecurDyn and call the initial model:
        • 8.3.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
      • 8.3.2.4. Running an Initial Simulation with the Suspension Model
        • 8.3.2.4.1. To run an initial simulation:
      • 8.3.2.5. Viewing the Results
        • 8.3.2.5.1. To view the results:
    • 8.3.3. Creating an FFlex Body
      • 8.3.3.1. Task Objective
      • 8.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.3.3.3. Creating a UCA Body Mesh
      • 8.3.3.4. Creating an LCA Body Mesh
    • 8.3.4. Conducting Durability Analysis
      • 8.3.4.1. Task Objective
      • 8.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.3.4.3. Conducting a Durability Analysis on the UCA_FE Body
        • 8.3.4.3.1. To create a patch set:
        • 8.3.4.3.2. To retrieve the animation file:
        • 8.3.4.3.3. To set the analysis preferences:
        • 8.3.4.3.4. To conduct the fatigue evaluation:
        • 8.3.4.3.5. To verify the contour results:
      • 8.3.4.4. Conducting a Durability Analysis on an LCA_FE Body
        • 8.3.4.4.1. To set the analysis preference:
        • 8.3.4.4.2. To use a user-defined S-N curve:
    • 8.3.5. Analyzing and Reviewing Results
      • 8.3.5.1. Task Objective
      • 8.3.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.3.5.3. Analyzing Durability Results
        • 8.3.5.3.1. Analyzing the results for the UCA_FE body
        • 8.3.5.3.2. Analyzing the results for the LCA_FE body
  • 8.4. RFlex Crankshaft Tutorial (Durability)
    • 8.4.1. Introduction
      • 8.4.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 8.4.1.2. Requirements
      • 8.4.1.3. Procedures
      • 8.4.1.4. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 8.4.2. Calling the Initial Model
      • 8.4.2.1. Task Objective
      • 8.4.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.4.2.3. Calling the Rdyn model
        • 8.4.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and call the initial model:
        • 8.4.2.3.2. To save the initial model:
      • 8.4.2.4. Running the Initial Simulation on the 4-Cylinder Engine Model
        • 8.4.2.4.1. To run the initial simulation:
        • 8.4.2.4.2. Viewing the results:
    • 8.4.3. Creating an RFlex Body
      • 8.4.3.1. Task Objective
      • 8.4.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.4.3.3. Creating an RFlex Body
        • 8.4.3.3.1. To create the RFlex body:
      • 8.4.3.4. Conducting the Dynamic Analysis on the RFlex Body and Reviewing the Results
        • 8.4.3.4.1. To conduct a dynamic analysis on the RFlex body:
        • 8.4.3.4.2. To display the distribution of stress in the RFlex body:
    • 8.4.4. Conducting the Durability Analysis
      • 8.4.4.1. Task Objective
      • 8.4.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.4.4.3. Conducting the Durability Analysis
        • 8.4.4.3.1. To create a patch set:
        • 8.4.4.3.2. To retrieve the animation file:
        • 8.4.4.3.3. To set the analysis preferences:
        • 8.4.4.3.4. To conduct the fatigue evaluation:
        • 8.4.4.3.5. To verify the contour results:
        • 8.4.4.3.6. To change the materials and conduct another fatigue evaluation:
        • 8.4.4.3.7. To reset the patch set and derive the safety factor again:
    • 8.4.5. Analyzing and Reviewing the Results
      • 8.4.5.1. Task Objective
      • 8.4.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 8.4.5.3. Analyzing the Safety Factor Results
• 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)
• 10. SPI
  • 10.1. Water Sloshing (Particleworks)
    • 10.1.1. Getting Started
      • 10.1.1.1. Objective
      • 10.1.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 10.1.1.3. Procedures
    • 10.1.2. Register Particleworks GUI in RecurDyn
      • 10.1.2.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.2.3. Copy Configuration XML
        • 10.1.2.3.1. To copy Particleworks.xml:
        • 10.1.2.3.2. To paste XML in RecurDyn:
        • 10.1.2.3.3. To confirm RecurDyn GUI:
        • 10.1.2.3.4. To check a path of particle solver DLL:
    • 10.1.3. Creating a Model in RecurDyn
      • 10.1.3.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.3.3. Starting RecurDyn
        • 10.1.3.3.1. To start RecurDyn and create a new model:
        • 10.1.3.3.2. To save the model
      • 10.1.3.4. Creating the Geometry
      • 10.1.3.5. Creating the Translational Joint
      • 10.1.3.6. Creating the Wall
      • 10.1.3.7. Exporting the *.wall
      • 10.1.3.8. Analyzing the RecurDyn Model
        • 10.1.3.8.1. Executing the Simulation Without Co-Simulation:
        • 10.1.3.8.2. To display an animation of the simulated motion:
    • 10.1.4. Creating a Model in Particleworks
      • 10.1.4.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.4.3. Starting Particleworks
        • 10.1.4.3.1. To create a new model:
        • 10.1.4.3.2. Copy the RecurDyn files:
      • 10.1.4.4. Setting up the Pre-process
        • 10.1.4.4.1. To import the Wall from the Wall file:
        • 10.1.4.4.2. To set the transparency of a Wall:
        • 10.1.4.4.3. To set the domain:
        • 10.1.4.4.4. To create the particles:
        • 10.1.4.4.5. To create and set the physical properties of the fluid:
        • 10.1.4.4.6. To configure the particles and environment:
        • 10.1.4.4.7. To configure the analysis conditions:
        • 10.1.4.4.8. To create the particles:
      • 10.1.4.5. Preparing for Co-Simulation with RecurDyn
        • 10.1.4.5.1. Simulation in Particleworks Independent of RecurDyn:
    • 10.1.5. Co-Simulation
      • 10.1.5.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.5.3. Co-Simulation
        • 10.1.5.3.1. To run co-simulation in RecurDyn:
        • 10.1.5.3.2. To view the progress of analysis:
      • 10.1.5.4. Working with Animations
        • 10.1.5.4.1. To play an animation:
        • 10.1.5.4.2. To display a particle contour:
      • 10.1.5.5. Working with Plots
        • 10.1.5.5.1. To view the driving torque:
    • 10.1.6. Particleworks Postprocessing
      • 10.1.6.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.6.3. Working with Animations
        • 10.1.6.3.1. To play an animation:
        • 10.1.6.3.2. To create the probe:
      • 10.1.6.4. Creating the Surface
        • 10.1.6.4.1. To create the surface:
        • 10.1.6.4.2. To hide the particle animation:
    • 10.1.7. Result Analysis and Review
      • 10.1.7.1. Task Objective
      • 10.1.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.1.7.3. A Comparative Analysis of Results
        • 10.1.7.3.1. A comparative analysis of fluid behavior results:
        • 10.1.7.3.2. A comparative analysis of fluid pressure result:
  • 10.2. Styler (Flex – Particleworks)
    • 10.2.1. Overview
      • 10.2.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.2.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 10.2.1.3. Procedures
    • 10.2.2. Register Particleworks GUI in RecurDyn
      • 10.2.2.1. Task Objective
      • 10.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 10.2.2.3. Copy Configuration XML
        • 10.2.2.3.1. To copy Particleworks.xml:
        • 10.2.2.3.2. To paste XML in RecurDyn:
        • 10.2.2.3.3. To confirm RecurDyn GUI:
        • 10.2.2.3.4. To check a path of particle solver DLL:
    • 10.2.3. Modifying a RecurDyn Model
      • 10.2.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.2.3.3. Defining a patch set
      • 10.2.3.4. Creating walls
      • 10.2.3.5. Exporting a *.wall file
    • 10.2.4. Creating a Particleworks Model
      • 10.2.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.2.4.3. Starting Particleworks
        • 10.2.4.3.1. Create a new model
        • 10.2.4.3.2. Copying a RecurDyn model and wall-related files
      • 10.2.4.4. Configuring a preprocess
        • 10.2.4.4.1. Import a wall file
        • 10.2.4.4.2. Set Wall_Outer_Tank.obj transparency
        • 10.2.4.4.3. Configure the camera
        • 10.2.4.4.4. Set a domain
        • 10.2.4.4.5. Create an inflow
        • 10.2.4.4.6. Create and configure physical properties
        • 10.2.4.4.7. Configure particles and preferences
        • 10.2.4.4.8. Configure analysis conditions
        • 10.2.4.4.9. Create particles
      • 10.2.4.5. Preparing for Co-simulation
    • 10.2.5. Co-simulation
      • 10.2.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.2.5.3. Co-simulation
        • 10.2.5.3.1. Perform co-simulation in RecurDyn
    • 10.2.6. Checking the Analysis Results
      • 10.2.6.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.2.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.2.6.3. Checking Contour
  • 10.3. Cleated Belt Conveyor (EDEM)
    • 10.3.1. Overview
      • 10.3.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 10.3.1.3. Procedures
    • 10.3.2. Registering EDEM GUI on the RecurDyn Ribbon
      • 10.3.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.2.3. Importing the Configuration XML File
        • 10.3.2.3.1. To copy the EDEMV1_1_0.xml file:
        • 10.3.2.3.2. To paste the file into the RecurDyn folder:
        • 10.3.2.3.3. To check the RecurDyn GUI:
        • 10.3.2.3.4. To check the path of Particle Solver DLL:
    • 10.3.3. Simulating and Analyzing the Initial Model
      • 10.3.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.3.3. Opening the Model
        • 10.3.3.3.1. To copy the example model:
        • 10.3.3.3.2. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 10.3.3.3.3. To analyze the model configuration:
      • 10.3.3.4. Performing Simulation
        • 10.3.3.4.1. To run the simulation:
        • 10.3.3.4.2. To view the result:
    • 10.3.4. Creating and Exporting a Wall
      • 10.3.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.4.3. Creating walls
        • 10.3.4.3.1. To create PatchSet:
        • 10.3.4.3.2. To create walls:
      • 10.3.4.4. To export a *.wall file:
    • 10.3.5. Creating an EDEM Model
      • 10.3.5.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.5.3. EDEM Creator
        • 10.3.5.3.1. To execute EDEM and set RecurDyn coupling:
        • 10.3.5.3.2. To create material:
        • 10.3.5.3.3. To modify the particle shape:
        • 10.3.5.3.4. To open the RecurDyn wall:
        • 10.3.5.3.5. To define the zones created by particles:
        • 10.3.5.3.6. To set gravity:
        • 10.3.5.3.7. To save the model:
      • 10.3.5.4. EDEM Simulator
        • 10.3.5.4.1. To set the simulator:
        • 10.3.5.4.2. To activate coupling:
    • 10.3.6. Co-simulation
      • 10.3.6.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.6.3. Co-simulation
        • 10.3.6.3.1. To perform co-simulation in RecurDyn:
        • 10.3.6.3.2. To view the result:
      • 10.3.6.4. EDEM Analyst
        • 10.3.6.4.1. To set the simulator:
    • 10.3.7. Analyzing and Reviewing the Results
      • 10.3.7.1. Task Objectives
      • 10.3.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete This Task
      • 10.3.7.3. Post Process
        • 10.3.7.3.1. To create particle sensors:
• 11. eTemplate
  • 11.1. 4WD Loader Tutorial (eTemplate)
    • 11.1.1. Precautions
      • 11.1.1.1. Prerequisites
      • 11.1.1.2. Overview
      • 11.1.1.3. Task Objective
    • 11.1.2. Opening the 4WD Hydraulic Hose Model
      • 11.1.2.1. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.1.2.2. Starting RecurDyn
        • 11.1.2.2.1. To start RecurDyn and open recent models:
        • 11.1.2.2.2. To save the initial model:
        • 11.1.2.2.3. To Change the Model Layer Number:
    • 11.1.3. Defining the Auto Contact
      • 11.1.3.1. Task Objective
      • 11.1.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.1.3.3. Understanding the Contacts to be Created
      • 11.1.3.4. Creating the Solid Contact
        • 11.1.3.4.1. To collect information to create the RecurDyn entity:
      • 11.1.3.5. Defining the Template Sheet
        • 11.1.3.5.1. To define the Template_Format Sheet:
        • 11.1.3.5.2. To define the Template_Data Sheet:
        • 11.1.3.5.3. To run the eTemplate:
      • 11.1.3.6. Performing a Simulation
        • 11.1.3.6.1. To perform a simulation:
      • 11.1.3.7. Viewing the Result
        • 11.1.3.7.1. To view the result:
    • 11.1.4. Defining Segment Contact
      • 11.1.4.1. Task Objective
      • 11.1.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.1.4.3. Defining Segment Contact
        • 11.1.4.3.1. To delete the eTemplate Solid Contact:
        • 11.1.4.3.2. To create additional eTemplate Solid Contact:
        • 11.1.4.3.3. To run the eTemplate:
      • 11.1.4.4. Performing a Simulation
        • 11.1.4.4.1. To perform a simulation
      • 11.1.4.5. Viewing the Result
        • 11.1.4.5.1. To view the result:
  • 11.2. Track_LM Tutorial (eTemplate)
    • 11.2.1. Getting Started
      • 11.2.1.1. Objective
      • 11.2.1.2. Audience
      • 11.2.1.3. Prerequisites
      • 11.2.1.4. Procedures
      • 11.2.1.5. Estimated Time to Complete
    • 11.2.2. Modifying Template_Format Sheet
      • 11.2.2.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.2.3. Modifying Template_Format Sheet
        • 11.2.2.3.1. To modify Template_Format Sheet
    • 11.2.3. Using Master Sheet
      • 11.2.3.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.3.3. Using Master Sheet
      • 11.2.3.4. Editing Master Sheet
        • 11.2.3.4.1. To use master sheet
        • 11.2.3.4.2. To edit sub sheets
        • 11.2.3.4.3. To edit Master Sheet
    • 11.2.4. Creating Track_HC Sheet for eTemplate HC (Hierarchy Connector)
      • 11.2.4.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.4.3. Understanding Track System
        • 11.2.4.3.1. To construct Track System
      • 11.2.4.4. Editing Track_HC Sheet
        • 11.2.4.4.1. To input data in Track_HC Sheet
    • 11.2.5. Creating Bodies
      • 11.2.5.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.5.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.5.3. Creating Chassis Bodies
      • 11.2.5.4. Creating Right-side Undercarriage
        • 11.2.5.4.1. To create a track frame:
        • 11.2.5.4.2. To create a sprocket:
        • 11.2.5.4.3. To create an idler:
        • 11.2.5.4.4. To create wheels:
        • 11.2.5.4.5. To create a carrier roller:
        • 11.2.5.4.6. To create a tensioner:
      • 11.2.5.5. Creating Left-side Undercarriage
        • 11.2.5.5.1. To create a track frame:
        • 11.2.5.5.2. To create a sprocket:
        • 11.2.5.5.3. To create an idler:
        • 11.2.5.5.4. To create wheels:
        • 11.2.5.5.5. To create a carrier roller:
        • 11.2.5.5.6. To create a tensioner:
    • 11.2.6. Creating Track Assembly
      • 11.2.6.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.6.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.6.3. Creating Clone Link
        • 11.2.6.3.1. To create a clone link
      • 11.2.6.4. Creating Track Assembly
        • 11.2.6.4.1. Creating Right-side Track Assembly
        • 11.2.6.4.2. Creating Left-side Track Assembly
    • 11.2.7. Creating Joints
      • 11.2.7.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.7.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.7.3. Creating Fixed Joints
        • 11.2.7.3.1. To create Fixed Joint between Chassis and Track Frame
      • 11.2.7.4. Creating Revolute Joints
        • 11.2.7.4.1. Revolute Joint creation and motion-defined
        • 11.2.7.4.2. To create Revolute Joint
      • 11.2.7.5. Creating Ground
    • 11.2.8. Changing Settings
      • 11.2.8.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.8.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.8.3. Changing Dynamic Analysis Settings
        • 11.2.8.3.1. To change parameters for dynamic analysis:
      • 11.2.8.4. Changing Display Settings
        • 11.2.8.4.1. To change Icon/Marker size:
        • 11.2.8.4.2. To change Background Color:
    • 11.2.9. Importing eTemplate File and Running Simulation
      • 11.2.9.1. Task Objective
      • 11.2.9.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.2.9.3. Importing eTemplate File
        • 11.2.9.3.1. To import eTemplate file:
        • 11.2.9.3.2. To executing eTemplate:
      • 11.2.9.4. Performing Analysis
        • 11.2.9.4.1. To perform Analysis:
  • 11.3. Macpherson Strut Design Study Tutorial (eTemplate)
    • 11.3.1. Overview
      • 11.3.1.1. Task Objectives
      • 11.3.1.2. Prerequisites
      • 11.3.1.3. Procedures
    • 11.3.2. Sample Model Study
      • 11.3.2.1. Task Objectives
      • 11.3.2.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.3.2.3. Opening the Sample Model
        • 11.3.2.3.1. To run RecurDyn and open the initial model:
        • 11.3.2.3.2. To check the components in the model:
        • 11.3.2.3.3. To save the model:
        • 11.3.2.3.4. To perform parametric modeling:
        • 11.3.2.3.5. To Preform Parametric Value Modeling
        • 11.3.2.3.6. To run the simulation:
    • 11.3.3. Run Modification Mode
      • 11.3.3.1. Task Objectives
      • 11.3.3.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.3.3.3. Creating a Modification Template
        • 11.3.3.3.1. To create a Template_Format sheet:
        • 11.3.3.3.2. To create a Template_Data sheet:
        • 11.3.3.3.3. To enter the parameters used to change a PV value:
      • 11.3.3.4. Running a File in Modification Mode
        • 11.3.3.4.1. To run the Modification Mode Template
    • 11.3.4. Run Plot Automation
      • 11.3.4.1. Task Objectives
      • 11.3.4.2. Estimated Time to Complete
      • 11.3.4.3. Obtaining Results Automatically
        • 11.3.4.3.1. To enter the simulation parameters:
        • 11.3.4.3.2. To enter the plot automation parameters:
      • 11.3.4.4. Using the Automation Tool
        • 11.3.4.4.1. To run the Modification Mode template:
        • 11.3.4.4.2. To modify the model and run the simulation: