Setting Up the Drop Test Study

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click Setup in the Partial study and select Define/Edit.
  2. Under Specify, select Velocity at impact.
  3. Under Velocity at Impact:
    1. Click in Face, Edge, Plane for Direction, then select PLANE1 from the flyout FeatureManager design tree.
      PLANE1 appears and a vector showing the velocity direction appears in the graphics area.
    2. Reverse the direction so it points towards PLANE1.
    3. Set the velocity units to m/sec and type 50 for Velocity Magnitude .
      Velocity is applied normal to PLANE1.
  4. Under Gravity:
    1. Click in Face, Edge, Plane for Direction, then select PLANE2 from the flyout FeatureManager design tree.
    2. Accept the default magnitude of the gravitational acceleration.
    3. Reverse the direction so it points towards PLANE2.
    A vector showing the direction of gravity appears in the graphics area.

  5. Under Target Orientation, select Normal to gravity.
  6. Click PM_OK.gif.