MotionSolve Online Help
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    • __init__- parametric model class[1]
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  • A
    • ABS[1]
    • absolute nodal coordinate formulation[1]
    • ABUSH[1]
    • Accgrav[1]
    • ACCM[1]
    • ACCX[1]
    • ACCY[1]
    • ACCZ[1]
    • ACF Solver Commands[1]
    • ACOS[1]
    • Activate[1][2]
    • Activate - XML Format[1]
    • AcuSolve[1][2][3][4]
    • ADAMS[1]
    • ADAMS MotionSolve[1][2][3][4][5]
    • ADD_MASS_PROPERTY[1]
    • adding a jack to the model[1]
    • adding a SISO controller[1]
    • adding a solver variable[1]
    • adding a solver variable for reference speed[1]
    • adding contact[1]
    • adding disturbance force and running the simulation[1]
    • adding joints[1]
    • adding joints and requests[1][2]
    • adding motion[1]
    • adding output requests for control force[1]
    • adding parts[1]
    • adding the control torque[1]
    • adding units and gravity[1][2][3]
    • adding wind disturbance forces[1]
    • addResponse method - pid controller example[1]
    • addResponse method - sla suspension example[1]
    • addResponses method - parametric model class[1]
    • adjoint approach[1]
    • ADM/ACF Entities[1]
    • advanced simulation tutorials[1]
    • advanced topics[1]
    • aeroDyn libraries[1]
    • AINT[1]
    • AKISPL[1][2]
    • ANALYS[1]
    • Analysis Control Subroutines[1]
    • analysis support[1]
    • analysis tips[1]
    • ANINT[1]
    • API contents[1]
    • appendix A[1]
    • appendix B[1]
    • appendix - co-simulataion with simulink IPC approach[1]
    • application area 1: path synthesis[1]
    • application area 2: system assembly[1]
    • application area 3: defining hard points (or design points) in a suspension[1]
    • application area 4: parameter identification[1]
    • application area 5: multi-objective optimization[1]
    • application area 6: optimize dynamic response[1]
    • application area 7: minimize energy consumption[1]
    • application area 8: cam hinge optimization[1]
    • application area 9: appliance design[1]
    • application areas[1]
    • Arc[1]
    • Array[1]
    • ARYSUB[1]
    • ARYVAL[1]
    • ASIN[1]
    • ATAN[1]
    • ATAN2[1]
    • AX[1]
    • AXU[1]
    • AY[1]
    • AYU[1]
    • AZ[1]
    • AZU[1]
  • B
    • BEAM[1][2]
    • BEAM9[1]
    • BEAM12[1]
    • BEAMC[1]
    • BEAM elements[1]
    • binary files version[1]
    • BISTOP[1][2]
    • BODY_MASS_PROPERTY[1]
    • Body: Flexible[1][2]
    • Body: Flexible - XML Format[1][2]
    • Body: Rigid[1][2]
    • Body: Rigid - XML Format[1][2]
    • BodyResult[1]
    • Box[1]
    • building a C/C++ user subroutine using Visual C/C++[1]
    • building a C++ user subroutine DLL using Microsoft® Visual Studio®[1]
    • building a FORTRAN user subroutine DLL using Microsoft® Visual Studio®[1]
    • building and analyzing a simplified model[1]
    • building subroutines in Linux[1]
    • building the shared library[1]
    • BUSH[1]
    • Bushing[1]
  • C
    • CABLE[1]
    • CABLE elements[1]
    • Catenary Curve of a Cable Hanging under its Own Weight[1]
    • CFFSUB[1]
    • CHEBY[1][2]
    • checking the stability of a closed loop system[1]
    • Circle[1]
    • CNFSUB[1]
    • compiler and system requirements[1]
    • CONGM[1]
    • CONN0[1]
    • CONN1[1]
    • CONN2[1]
    • CONN3[1]
    • CONPM[1]
    • consolidating and renaming the suspension assembly bodies[1]
    • Constraint: Coupler[1]
    • Constraint: Coupler - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: CVCV[1]
    • Constraint: CVCV - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: CVSF[1]
    • Constraint: CVSF - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: Gear[1]
    • Constraint: Gear - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: General[1]
    • Constraint: General - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: Joint[1]
    • Constraint: Joint - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: Mate[1]
    • Constraint: Mate - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: Primitive[1]
    • Constraint: Primitive - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: PTCV[1]
    • Constraint: PTCV - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: PTdCV[1]
    • Constraint: PTdCV - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: PTdSF[1]
    • Constraint: PTdSF - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: PTSF[1]
    • Constraint: PTSF - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: SFSF[1]
    • Constraint: SFSF - XML Format[1]
    • Constraint: User[1][2]
    • Constraint: User - XML Format[1][2]
    • CONSUB - Driver Subroutine[1]
    • CONTACT[1][2]
    • contact detection[1]
    • contact force application[1]
    • contact overview via H3D[1]
    • CONTACTPOST[1]
    • contact properties[1]
    • contact solutions evaluation[1]
    • Control: Differential Equation[1]
    • Control: Differential Equation - XML Format[1]
    • Control: Plant Input[1]
    • Control: Plant Input - XML Format[1]
    • Control: Plant Output[1]
    • Control: Plant Output - XML Format[1]
    • Control: SISO[1]
    • Control: SISO - XML Format[1]
    • Control: State Equation[1]
    • Control: State Equation - XML Format[1]
    • control file (C-File)[1]
    • conventions[1]
    • converting C sub into Python sub[1]
    • COS[1]
    • COSH[1]
    • co-simulating using TCP/IP[1]
    • co-simulation FAQs[1]
    • co-simulation introduction[1]
    • Coupler[1][2]
    • COUSUB/COUXX/COUXX2[1]
    • create a custom statement[1]
    • createModel method - parametric model class[1]
    • createModel method - pid controller example[1]
    • createModel method - sla suspension example[1]
    • createRevoluteJoint[1]
    • createSphericalJoint[1]
    • createSteelBar[1]
    • createUJoint[1]
    • creating a fixed joint between two non-coincident markers using Templex[1]
    • creating a geometry object[1]
    • creating a model[1][2][3][4]
    • creating and simulating flexible LCA[1]
    • creating a template to define the sequential simulation[1]
    • creating control inputs and plant outputs[1]
    • creating custom functions[1]
    • creating joints, markers and sensors[1]
    • creating joints and motion[1]
    • creating joints and spring damper[1]
    • creating markers[1][2][3]
    • creating output requests and rerunning the model[1]
    • creating points[1]
    • creating RBE2 spiders[1]
    • creating requests[1]
    • creating the MBD model of the car door[1]
    • CUBSPL[1][2]
    • CURSUB[1]
    • Curve[1][2]
    • CUSFNC[1]
    • custom functions[1]
    • customizable solver models[1]
    • customization capabilities[1]
    • customized optimization algorithm[1]
    • custom messaging[1]
    • Custom Results Output[1]
    • custom statements[1]
    • Cvcv[1][2]
    • CVSF[1][2][3]
    • Cylinder[1]
  • D
    • Data Access Subroutines[1]
    • DATOUT[1]
    • Dcurve/DeformableCurve[1]
    • Deactivate[1]
    • Deactivate - XML Format[1]
    • debugging optimization runs[1]
    • DebugOutput[1]
    • DebugOutput - XML Format[1]
    • defining a motion to retract the landing gear[1]
    • defining an extension motion for the landing gear[1]
    • defining a template to run the sequential simulation[1]
    • defining contact between the colliding geometries[1]
    • defining markers for geometry[1][2]
    • defining points[1]
    • defining the contact force[1]
    • defining the plant in the control scheme[1][2]
    • DeformCurve Graphics)[1]
    • DeformSurface (Graphics)[1]
    • DELAY[1]
    • design.log - optimization output data[1]
    • designing a control system in MATLAB[1]
    • design optimization[1]
    • design sensitivity analysis[1]
    • design variables and limits[1]
    • determining the stability of the open loop model[1]
    • DeviationSquared[1][2]
    • DIF[1]
    • DIF1[1]
    • Diff[1]
    • DIFSUB[1]
    • DIM[1]
    • direct differentiation[1]
    • directories - optimization output data[1]
    • DM[1]
    • DMPSUB[1]
    • Driver Subroutines[1]
    • Dsurface/DeformableSurface[1]
    • DTOR[1]
    • Dv[1]
    • DX[1]
    • DY[1]
    • dynamically linked library (DLL) or shared object (SO)[1]
    • DZ[1]
  • E
    • Ellipsoid[1]
    • equations of motion for a multibody system[1]
    • Equilibrium[1]
    • ERRMES[1]
    • EXP[1]
    • External[1]
  • F
    • FIELD[1][2]
    • FIESUB[1]
    • finite differencing[1]
    • FITSPL[1][2]
    • Flex_Body[1][2]
    • flexible body dynamics tutorials[1]
    • FM[1]
    • FMIN_SLSQP[1]
    • Force: Beam[1][2]
    • Force: Beam - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Bushing[1][2]
    • Force: Bushing - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Contact[1][2]
    • Force: Contact - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Field[1]
    • Force: Field - XML Format[1]
    • Force: FlexModal[1]
    • Force: FlexModal - XML Format[1]
    • Force: Gravity[1][2]
    • Force: Gravity - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Joint Friction[1][2]
    • Force: Joint Friction - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Multi-Point[1]
    • Force: Multi-Point - XML Format[1]
    • Force: One Body Vector[1]
    • Force: One Body Vector - XML Format[1]
    • Force: Penalty[1]
    • Force: Penalty - XML Format[1]
    • Force: PTdSF[1]
    • Force: PTdSF - XML Format[1]
    • Force: Spring Damper[1][2]
    • Force: Spring Damper - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: State Equation[1]
    • Force: State Equation - XML Format[1]
    • Force: Two Body Scalar[1][2]
    • Force: Two Body Scalar - XML Format[1][2]
    • Force: Two Body Vector[1][2]
    • Force: Two Body Vector - XML Format[1][2]
    • forces, joints and motions with NLFE bodies[1]
    • FORCOS[1][2]
    • FORSIN[1][2]
    • Fortran Fortran[1]
    • frequently asked questions[1]
    • FRICTION[1][2]
    • Frustrum[1]
    • FX[1]
    • FXFREQ[1]
    • FXMODE[1]
    • FY[1]
    • FZ[1]
  • G
  • H
    • H3D[1]
    • H3dOutput[1]
    • H3D Output[1]
    • H3D Output - XML Format[1]
    • HAVSIN[1][2]
    • Hollow Circular Beam under a Twist Load[1]
    • HyperView[1]
    • HyperWorks[1]
  • I
    • IF[1]
    • IMPACT[1][2]
    • INCANG[1]
    • input and output file formats[1]
    • integrating the flexbodies into your MBD model[1]
    • Integrator[1]
    • interface with third party software[1]
    • introduction[1]
    • invoking FlexPrep in batch mode[1][2]
    • ISTRNG[1]
  • J
    • JOINT[1][2]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Cylindrical[1]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Cylindrical - XML Format[1]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Revolute[1]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Revolute - XML Format[1]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Translational[1]
    • Joint Initial Velocity: Translational - XML Format[1]
    • Jprim[1][2]
    • jsonData.py - optimization output data[1]
  • K
  • L
    • Large Rotation of a Cantilever Beam under End Moment Load[1]
    • LINE2[1]
    • LINE3[1]
    • LINE4[1]
    • linear simulation[1]
    • LineMesh[1]
    • LINSPL[1]
    • Load: Load Command[1]
    • Load: Load Command - XML Format[1]
    • loading the msolve module[1][2][3][4]
    • loading the rotor model[1]
    • Load Model[1]
    • Load Model - XML Format[1]
    • loc_along_dir[1]
    • loc_between[1]
    • loc_cylindrical[1]
    • loc_mirror[1]
    • loc_rel_to[1]
    • LOG[1]
    • LOG10[1]
    • logfile.log - optimization output data[1]
    • Lse[1]
  • M
  • N
    • NFORCE[1][2]
    • NLFE bodies FAQs[1]
    • NLFE bodies introduction[1]
    • NLFE Validation Manual[1]
    • NMODES[1]
    • notation and syntax[1]
  • O
    • obtaining a linearized model[1]
    • opening the landing gear mechanism[1]
    • optimization-doe-stochastics tutorials[1]
    • optimization input data[1]
    • optimization output data[1]
    • optimization problem formulation and solution[1]
    • optimization problem types - optimization problem formulation and solution[1]
    • optimization search goal - optimization problem formulation and solution[1]
    • optimization search methods - optimization problem forumlation and solution[1]
    • optimize method - parametric model class[1]
    • optimize method - pid controller example[1]
    • optimize method - sla suspension example[1]
    • Optimizer[1]
    • OptiStruct[1][2][3][4][5]
    • orientation_angles[1]
    • orientation_one_axis[1]
    • orientation_two_axes[1]
    • Outline[1]
    • Output: Results[1]
    • Output: Results - XML Format[1]
  • P
    • PABUSH[1]
    • ParamCurve[1]
    • Parameters: Linear Solver[1][2]
    • Parameters: Linear Solver - XML Format[1][2]
    • Parameters: Simulation[1][2]
    • Parameters: Simulation - XML Format[1][2]
    • Parameters: Static Solver[1][2]
    • Parameters: Static Solver - XML Format[1][2]
    • Parameters: Transient Solver[1][2]
    • Parameters: Transient Solver - XML Format[1][2]
    • Parameters: Units[1]
    • Parameters: Units - XML Format[1]
    • parametric model class[1]
    • ParamSurface[1]
    • Part[1]
    • PBEAM9[1]
    • PBEAMA[1]
    • PBEAMC[1]
    • PBEAML[1]
    • PCABLE[1]
    • performing sequential simulations[1]
    • performing the co-simulation[1]
    • Pforce[1]
    • PHI[1]
    • PI[1]
    • pid controller example[1]
    • Pinput[1]
    • PINVAL[1]
    • PITCH[1]
    • Plane[1]
    • planting inputs and outputs[1]
    • platform support[1]
    • PLINE[1]
    • plotting the contact forces via ABF[1]
    • Point_Mass[1]
    • Point Mass[1]
    • Point Mass - XML Format[1]
    • POLY[1][2]
    • POST_SUB[1]
    • Post: Graphics[1]
    • Post: Graphics - XML Format[1]
    • Post: Output Request[1][2]
    • Post: Output Request - XML Format[1][2]
    • Post: User Output Request[1]
    • Post: User Output Request - XML Format[1]
    • post-processing: generating results for NLFE components[1]
    • post-processing elements[1]
    • post-processing the results[1]
    • post-process the results from the co-simulation[1]
    • POUTPUT[1]
    • POUVAL[1]
    • preparing the Simulink model - generating code[1]
    • pre-processing: using the ANCF to model flexible components[1]
    • printResults method - parametric model class[1]
    • printResults method - sla suspension example[1]
    • problem 1: dynamic analysis of a free-falling rigid body[1]
    • problem 2: dynamic analysis of the simple harmonic motion of a pendulum[1]
    • problem 3: static analysis of a beam[1]
    • problem 4: dynamic analysis of a wiper mechanism[1]
    • problem 5: dynamic analysis of linkages in a mechanism[1]
    • problem 6: linear analysis of a spring-mass system[1]
    • problem 7: dynamic analysis of a cam-follower mechanism[1]
    • problem 8: kinematic analysis of a spatial linkage mechanism[1]
    • problem 9: dynamic analysis of damped, forced vibration in a mechanism[1]
    • problem 10: kinematic analysis of a rolling wheel[1]
    • Problem 11: dynamic analysis for vibration of an unbalanced mass[1]
    • Problem 12: linear analysis to find the complex eigen solution of a system[1]
    • PROXIMITY[1]
    • PSI[1]
    • Ptcv[1][2]
    • Ptdcv[1]
    • Ptdsf[1]
    • Ptdsff[1]
    • PTdSFSUB[1]
    • PTSF[1][2][3]
    • PUT_MARKER[1]
    • PUT_SPLINE[1]
    • Python-based API[1]
  • Q
  • R
    • RCNVRT[1]
    • Reference: 2DCluster[1]
    • Reference: 2DCluster - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Array[1][2]
    • Reference: Array - XML Format[1][2]
    • Reference: Deformable Curve[1]
    • Reference: Deformable Curve - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Deformable Surface[1]
    • Reference: Deformable Surface - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Flexible Body Data[1]
    • Reference: Flexible Body Data - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Marker[1][2]
    • Reference: Marker - XML Format[1][2]
    • Reference: Matrix[1]
    • Reference: Matrix - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Parametric Curve[1]
    • Reference: Parametric Curve - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Parametric Surface[1]
    • Reference: Parametric Surface - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: Solver Variable[1][2]
    • Reference: Solver Variable - XML Format[1][2]
    • Reference: Spline[1]
    • Reference: Spline - XML Format[1]
    • Reference: String[1]
    • Reference: String - XML Format[1]
    • References[1]
    • RELOAD_MODEL[1]
    • RELPAR[1]
    • RELSUB[1]
    • repeating the co-simulation[1]
    • REQSUB[1]
    • Request[1]
    • RequestResult[1]
    • ResponseExpression[1][2]
    • response variables[1]
    • results pid controller example[1]
    • results - sla suspension example[1]
    • reviewing the model[1]
    • review the finite element model for the flexible door[1]
    • rigid body dynamics tutorials[1]
    • RMS2[1][2]
    • ROLL[1]
    • RSTRNG[1]
    • RTOD[1]
    • running a dynamic analysis to simulate the retraction of the main landing gear.[1]
    • running an RTW IPC co-simulation[1]
    • running a Simulink IPC co-simulation[1]
    • running the simulation[1][2][3][4]
    • running the simulation and animating the results[1]
    • running user solver libraries[1]
    • RV (experimental)[1]
    • RVResult[1]
  • S
    • Save[1]
    • SAVE_MODEL[1]
    • Save - XML Format[1]
    • SAVPAR[1]
    • SAVSUB[1]
    • scaling dv[1]
    • scaling mechanism[1]
    • scaling optimization problem[1]
    • scaling response[1]
    • sensitivity calculation[1]
    • Sensor[1]
    • Sensor: Evaluate[1]
    • Sensor: Evaluate - XML Format[1]
    • Sensor: Event[1][2]
    • Sensor: Event - XML Format[1][2]
    • Sensor: Proximity[1]
    • Sensor: Proximity - XML Format[1]
    • SENSUB/SEVSUB[1]
    • SENVAL[1]
    • SET_ATTRIBUTE[1]
    • SET_DAE_ERROR[1]
    • SET_DAE_HMAX[1]
    • SET_DISCRETE_INTERFACE[1]
    • SET_GSE_ALGEBRAIC_EQN[1]
    • SET_GSE_NONZERO_ENTRY[1]
    • setting the search path for MATLAB/Simulink[1]
    • setting up a transient simulation and running the model[1]
    • setting up environment variables[1][2]
    • setting up user-defined modeling elements[1]
    • setup the co-simulation[1][2]
    • Sforce[1][2]
    • SFOSUB[1]
    • Sfsf[1][2][3]
    • SHF[1][2]
    • SIGN[1]
    • Simulate[1]
    • simulate method - parametric model class[1]
    • simulate method - pid controller example[1]
    • Simulate - XML Format[1]
    • simulating and animating the model[1]
    • SimulationResults[1]
    • simulation types[1]
    • SIN[1]
    • SINH[1]
    • sla suspension example[1]
    • slope2[1][2]
    • Slope2Deviation[1][2]
    • Small Deformation of a Cantilever Beam under Gravity and End Point Load[1]
    • software and hardware requirements for a Simulink co-simulation[1]
    • solver-neutral routines[1]
    • solving: solving models with NLFE components[1]
    • Spdp[1][2]
    • specifying materials for BEAM and CABLE elements[1]
    • specifying pre-load in your flexible components[1]
    • specifying source code or object files[1]
    • specifying the output directory[1]
    • specifying the propellers motions[1]
    • specifying the velocity of the propellers[1]
    • Sphere[1]
    • Spline[1]
    • SPLINE_READ[1]
    • SpringDamper[1]
    • SQRT[1]
    • static and quasi-static analysis[1]
    • Static Load on a Truss Structure[1]
    • static simulation[1]
    • STEP[1][2]
    • STEP5[1][2]
    • step 1: optimization study[1]
    • step 1: study setup[1]
    • step 2: comparing the baseline and optimized models[1]
    • step 2: doe study[1]
    • step 3: approximation[1]
    • Stop[1]
    • Stop - XML Format[1]
    • STR2DBLARY[1]
    • STR2INTARY[1]
    • String[1]
    • STRING_READ[1]
    • Subsystem: Planar[1]
    • Subsystem: Planar - XML Format[1]
    • SUBTRACT_MASS_PROPERTY[1]
    • summary.log - optimization output data[1]
    • supported solver subroutines[1]
    • supported versions - third party software[1]
    • Surface[1]
    • SURSUB[1]
    • SWEEP[1]
    • SYSARY[1]
    • SYSFNC[1]
    • System Requirments[1]
  • T
  • U
    • UCOMAR[1]
    • UCOSUB[1]
    • UCOVAR[1]
    • Units[1][2]
    • Upost[1]
    • User Defined Program Control[1]
    • User Defined Program Control - XML Format[1]
    • UserGraphic[1]
    • UserMsg[1]
    • user subroutine build tool[1]
    • user subroutine build tool FAQs[1]
    • user subroutine guidelines[1]
    • user subroutine loading rules[1]
    • user-subroutines management[1]
    • user subroutines tutorials[1]
    • using an expression to define motion[1]
    • using FlexBodyPrep[1]
    • using python to create user subroutines[1]
    • using simFunction in an optimization[1]
    • using the Microsoft® Developer Studio to build a shared library[1]
    • using the MOTSUB user subroutine to define motion[1]
    • using user subroutines[1]
    • USRMES[1]
    • Utility Subroutines[1]
  • V
    • valueatg[1][2]
    • valueattime[1][2]
    • variable[1]
    • VARSUB[1]
    • VARVAL[1]
    • verifying the part creation[1]
    • VFORCE[1][2]
    • VFOSUB[1]
    • viewing the controller modeled in Simulink[1][2]
    • viewing the model and verifying results[1]
    • visualizing results - animation and request plotting[1][2][3]
    • visualizing the contact forces via H3D[1]
    • visualizing the penetration depth via H3D[1]
    • visualizing the sum total of force at a given region[1]
    • VM[1]
    • VR[1]
    • VTORQ[1]
    • Vtorque[1]
    • VTOSUB[1]
    • VX[1]
    • VY[1]
    • VZ[1]
  • W
  • X
    • XML syntax alternative[1]
  • Y