You can use Motion Analysis (available with the SOLIDWORKS Motion add-in
from SOLIDWORKS Premium or
SOLIDWORKS Ultimate) to accurately simulate and analyze the motion of an
assembly while incorporating the effects of Motion Study elements (including forces,
springs, dampers, and friction).
A Motion Analysis study combines motion study elements with mates in
motion calculations. Consequently motion constraints, material properties, mass, and
component contact are included in the SOLIDWORKS Motion kinematic solver
calculations.
A Motion Analysis study also calculates loads that can be used to define
load cases for structural analyses.
To use the SOLIDWORKS Motion solver in a motion study, select Motion Analysis from the motion studies type list in the
MotionManager.
See an example of a motion analysis (external link to
www.solidworks.com).