Accessing and Naming Motion Studies
You can access or create a motion study from a Motion
Study tab at the lower portion of the graphics area.
If the Motion
Study tab is not visible, click View,
MotionManager.
There are two types of tabs you can use when working with parts or assemblies:
Model.
Selected by default when you open a model. Use this tab to edit the model.
Motion Study
<n>. Animations
are listed on their own tab numbered 1 through <n>.
Motion Study 1 is the default
name for the first animation. There are no key frames for a new study.
To rename a Motion Study tab:
Right-click the tab and select Rename.
Type the new name.
You cannot rename the Model
tab.
To create a new Motion Studies tab:
Do one of the following:
Click Insert,
New Motion Study.
Right-click the name
of an existing motion study from
the motion studies tabs below the graphics area, and select New.
To duplicate an existing Motion Studies tab:
Right-click an existing Motion
Study tab and select Duplicate.
You can use duplicate studies to run a series
of similar simulations.
To create or edit a motion study for a model:
Click a Motion
Study tab at the lower portion of the graphics window.
The graphics area splits horizontally: