Setting up the Drop Test Study

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click Setup and select Define/Edit, or click Drop Test Setup (Simulation toolbar).
  2. In the PropertyManager under Specify, select Velocity at impact.
  3. Under Velocity at Impact:
    1. Select the Front Plane from the flyout FeatureManager design tree for Face, Edge, Plane for Direction.
    2. Click Impact Velocity Reference to select Reverse impact velocity reference.
    3. Set the Unit for Velocity to m/sec and type 478 for Velocity Magnitude .
    Velocity is applied normal to the Front Plane.
  4. Under Gravity:
    1. Select the edge shown below for Face, Edge, Plane for Direction.
    2. Click Gravity Reference to select Reverse gravity reference.
    3. Accept the default Gravity Magnitude .
    A vector showing the direction of gravitation appears in the graphics area. The velocity and gravity vectors have the same direction normal to the Front plane.

  5. Under Target, select Normal to gravity.
  6. Click .