Convert Existing Constraints to a Joint

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  Posted November 1, 2007

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  Converting constraints transforms assembly constraints into mechanical joints (for instance an insert constraint becomes a revolution joint). 1. On the Simulation Panel toolbar, click Activate construction mode. 2. On the Dynamic Simulation panel, click Convert Assembly Constraints. 3. In the graphics window, select the support and then the valve. 4. On the Convert Assembly Constraints dialog box, select both mate constraints to turn them on. Based on these constraints, the software automatically selects a prismatic joint. 5. Click OK. In the browser, the prismatic joint is added to the Standard Joints group and the valve is removed from the Grounded group and put under Mobile groups.

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  November 6, 2007 03:38 PM Thaddieus Fransman

  HI new guy here, how do you see the files, so i can understand what you are talking about?

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  November 9, 2007 02:50 PM Mid Beckett

  hi Another new guy, working Inventor 10. I cannot find the Simulation Panel toolbar, or the Dynamic panel toolbar. Are these only on 11 ? It is very frustrating, not having a fulcrum available for frame buildups. Any ideas ? Cheers Middleton