Part Positioning / Kinematic Simulation

In this example, the 3D DCM is used to assemble a collection of parts into a universal joint and then simulate the mechanism's kinematic behaviour.

Assemblies and Bounded Dimensions

This example illustrates the use of 3D DCM bounded dimensions in assemblies and mechanisms. A bounded dimension can be solved at any value up to, but not beyond, its bounds.

Sketching and Bounded Dimensions

Using 3D DCM bounded dimensions to control the configuration of a 3D sketch.

3D Curve Length Dimension

The 3D DCM constrains the length of a 3D spline curve and solves the model according to a wide range of dimensioning schemes, including dimensions onto the spline.

3D DCM: Support for Cones and Tori

The 3D DCM provides a wide range of constraints for specifying the position and/or shape of cones and tori. This animation illustrates a cone drive for variable-speed transmission.

Support for Cones and Tori

The 3D DCM provides a wide range of constraints for specifying the position and/or shape of cones and tori.

Tangent Splines

Here the 3D DCM is used to determine the behaviour of two splines that are connected at their endpoints.

Spline Constraints

This example illustrates dimension-driven changes to a 3D spline curve that has interpolation conditions.