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■ Calculate the force required to keep a dynamic simulation in static
equilibrium.
■ Convert assembly constraints to motion joints.
■ Use friction, damping, stiffness, and elasticity as functions of time when
defining joints.
■ Use dynamic part motion interactively to apply dynamic force to the
jointed simulation.
■ Use Inventor Studio to output realistic or illustrative video of your
simulation.
Learning Autodesk Inventor Simulation
We assume that you have a working knowledge of the Autodesk Inventor
Simulation interface and tools. If you do not, use the integrated Help for access
to online documentation and tutorials, and complete the exercises in this
manual.
At a minimum, we recommend that you understand how to:
■ Use the assembly, part modeling, and sketch environments and browsers.
■ Edit a component in place.
We also recommend that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP or Windows
®
Vista
™
, and a working knowledge of concepts
for stressing and analyzing mechanical assembly designs.
Using Help
As you work, you may need additional information about the task you are
performing. The Help system provides detailed concepts, procedures, and
reference information about every feature in the Autodesk Inventor Simulation
Simulation modules as well as the standard Autodesk Inventor Simulation
features.
To access Help, use one of the following methods:
■ Click Help ➤ Help Topics. On the Contents tab, click Dynamic Simulation.
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