Create Motion in Mechanism Mode

Create Motion in Mechanism Mode

This section explains how to operate in [Mechanism Mode].
You can manually move parts or assemblies to check mechanical motion.

Key:

  1. Fix stationary parts using [Fixed in Parent].
  2. Apply appropriate positional constraints to parts that rotate or slide.
Notes
For parts that do not move, such as brackets, fixing them allows you to represent the intended motion accurately.
If they are not fixed, moving one part may cause the entire assembly to move unintentionally.

Please refer to the video below.

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