Rockwell Automation Motion Analyzer Software - Manual (Page 121)

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Sizing Your System Chapter 2
Each load type requires a slightly different workflow in Motion Analyzer
software to obtain the data from SolidWorks software. Both workflows support
linear and rotational motion.
Follow these steps to improve SolidWorks software solver speed.
1. From the SolidWorks Motion Study explorer bar, click the Motion Study
Properties icon.
2. Clear the Animate during simulation checkbox.
IMPORTANT A SolidWorks Assembly must be open in SolidWorks software when launching
the SolidWorks Interface Wizard from Motion Analyzer software.
IMPORTANT A SolidWorks Motion Study must be set up before launching the SolidWorks
Interface Wizard. Gravity, SolidWorks motors, material properties, and any
additional external forces must be defined in the SolidWorks Motion Study
before integration. Velocity and force/torque Results Plots must be created in
SolidWorks software for the simulation to return results to Motion Analyzer
software.
IMPORTANT Define reference geometry in SolidWorks software to define the axis of
rotation for the component the SolidWorks motor is attached to. Using
component faces to attach SolidWorks motors will work, but may
inadvertently define motion about an incorrect location for some mechanisms.
TIP If you disable animation before SolidWorks software performs calculations the
solver speed improves. This is because the software is not attempting to show
the motion of the assembly while performing calculations.