Long time Ben. I was wondering if Solid Works can be used to trace a path/locus taken by a particular point on a link mechanism DURING AN ANIMATION and how it can be done if possible. The attachment is some diagram from some book but i hope it explains what i mean. ie; In the mechanism, Link AB rotates about A as DC swings about D, EG is constrained to always slide through some pivot block at F. The Locuses/Paths shown are for the points E and G for one revolution of AB (which provides motion to the whole mechanism)
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Kabbak
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Ben 11:20 am on July 4, 2012 Permalink
This can be done but it is labor intensive. Let me put together a video for you on this and Ill get it to you next week. Sorry for the delay I was out shooting a TV show for the last month….
Kabbak 12:27 pm on July 8, 2012 Permalink
Well be back. I was becoming worried after the long wait. Glad to know its possible. Will wait for that video.
Ben 10:33 pm on July 8, 2012 Permalink
see the above video….