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What is Dynamic Designer?
Dynamic Designer is software that simulates the function of
your products inside CAD systems.
This process is called functional virtual prototyping. Dynamic
Designer simulates mechanism motion and outputs information you
would typically gather physically. Mechanical Dynamics produces
Dynamic Designer to reduce your need to use physical prototyping
and testing to make sure your designs work.
Should my company be using Dynamic
Designer? Does your company design assemblies containing
moving parts? Does your company need to physical test the mechanisms/machines
to make sure they work? If so, you need Dynamic Designer. Dynamic
Designer uses functional virtual prototyping to test your Solid
Edge models for the same performance information typically gathered
physically. Using Dynamic Designer you can understand the mechanics
of your design before you cut metal or mold plastic. By reducing
your companies dependence on physical prototyping, Dynamic Designer
will typically pay for itself in one project.
Who inside my company should be using
Dynamic Designer? The person responsible for making
sure the assembly works. Dynamic Designer helps you understand
if a design will work before you build it. Dynamic Designer is
typically used by designers and design engineers but is also being
used by engineers, analysts, and test engineers.
How can I (the user) benefit from
using Dynamic Designer? As a Dynamic Designer user,
you will know how to use the most powerful functional virtual
prototyping/motion simulation tool in the world, which will give
you valuable skills in your career development. After designing
great parts, and putting them together into assemblies, evaluating
their performance is the next step. Start understanding motion
simulation now while the market is growing. There is more demand
for software from Mechanical Dynamics that there are people who
know how to operate the software. See the ADAMS University site
for a list of companies looking for people who know how to use
ADAMS and Dynamic Designer.
What are the benefits for the company
that uses Dynamic Designer? By reducing the dependence
on hardware prototypes, companies will reduce the time and money
required to develop products. In addition, by using functional
virtual prototyping, companies will be able to test many more
product configurations. Most companies find the purchase of Dynamic
Designer pays for itself in one use.
What types of applications can Dynamic
Designer address? If you are like most companies,
you test your designs by building a prototype and seeing if it
will work. Dynamic Designer can test for motor sizes, link configuration,
excessive forces, cam profile, gear ratios, move part interference,
etc. all inside your Solid Edge system. For more applications,
see the case studies,
movies,
and list of applications. In
technical terms, Dynamic Designer can solve rigid body dynamics
problems.
Who is using Dynamic Designer?
Dynamic Designer is used by the largest manufacturing companies
in the world as well as one-engineer shops. Examples of large
and small companies can be found in the Success
Story section.
Can Dynamic Designer solve my problem?
Dynamic Designer has solved hundreds of very complicated
problems. It is likely we will be able to help you understand
if your mechanism works. Due to the variety of problems, the best
way to know if Dynamic Designer can solve your particular problem
is to contact your Solid Edge reseller. They will work with you
to show you how Dynamic Designer can solve your problem. Alternatively,
you can contact Mechanical Dynamics directly and we will work
with your Solid Edge dealer to prove Dynamic Designer can solve
your problem.
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Dynamic Designer
Comparison Questions
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What is the difference between FEA
software and Dynamic Designer?
Dynamic Designer helps you understand
if a design will work. FEA software helps you understand if a
part will break. If you are not using motion simulation to calculate
the boundary conditions for your FEA analysis, you may be sacrificing
accuracy. Dynamic Designer uses mechanism simulation technology
to understand the dynamic motion of a system and the corresponding
forces. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) technology typically operates
on a single part so you can understand the stress and strain according
to a given condition. Motion simulation and FEA technology are
often grouped together in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
How do Dynamic Designer and FEA work
together? How do you get loads for your FEA? Do
you guess or use "experience?" Dynamic Designer calculates
accurate loads for all components in the system. The loads should
replace "experience" and "guesses" as your
FEA boundary conditions. Dynamic Designer can automatically export
loads to a variety of popular FEA packages.
What is the difference between Dynamic
Designer and the motion I see in the Solid Edge assembly modeler?
Dynamic Designer takes physics (forces, moments, gravity) into
account and the assembly modeler does not. Inside modern assembly
modelers you can see system motion by modifying parametrics or
dragging parts of the model. Assembly module motion is most similar
to the Simply Motion product. With Simply Motion you can extend
the assembly model with multiple actuators (e.g. motors) and springs
to see the mechanism move as it would in the real world. Interference
detection and AVI movies help you identify problems and communicate
those problems to others. There is a dramatic difference between
the motion you see in the assembly model and Dynamic Designer
Motion and Motion Professional. The assembly modeler can not simulate
the gears, cams, latches, forces, etc. available in the other
Dynamic Designer products or produce engineering data that can
be viewed in XY plots.
What is the difference between Dynamic
Designer and ADAMS products (e.g. ADAMS/View)?
While using the ADAMS solution
engine, Dynamic Designer is packaged inside the Solid Edge environment,
making it easier to use and more affordable. Dynamic Designer
has been created specifically to be used by designers and design
engineers where as ADAMS, and its numerous specialty attachments,
have been created to be used by specialists performing extensive
functional virtual prototyping.
What is the difference between Dynamic
Designer and other CAD motion simulation tools? The biggest
differences are our single window integration into
Solid Edge, getting correct answers, and solving a wide variety
of problems. The Dynamic Designer user interface is a seamless
extension of the Solid Edge interface, it uses the Solid Edge
data repository, and there is no duplication/exporting of Solid
Edge data. This makes it easy to learn and easy to use.
What are the prerequisites for Dynamic
Designer? Dynamic Designer is only offered 100%
embedded in Solid Edge. Consequently, you must have Solid Edge
to use Dynamic Designer.
What computer platforms are supported?
Dynamic Designer is supported on the same platforms as Solid Edge.
Starting with Dynamic Designer 2001, Windows 95 is no longer supported.
What is the basic process for using
Dynamic Designer? The basic process is: build a
Solid Edge assembly, enter the motion environment, pick parts
to be included in the simulation, add additional motion elements
(e.g. friction, motors, etc.), simulate the motion, view results
as animations or XY plots. The specific process depends on which
Dynamic Designer product you are using: Simply Motion, Motion,
and Motion Professional. More detailed step-by-step information
is available for each product package. Notice that you never leave
Solid Edge because Dynamic Designer is 100% embedded.
Is Dynamic Designer web enabled?
Yes. Dynamic Designer exports VRML 2.0 animations. VRML is a 3D
web format supporting animations. Anyone with a VRML ready web
browser can see the motion of your mechanisms in full 3D.
Can I customize Dynamic Designer
for my specific application? Yes. You can customize
Dynamic Designer just like you customize Solid Edge. A full API
is supported and can be controlled through Visual Basic. You can
customize Dynamic Designer to automatically create models or generate
results. Customization helps reduce repetition and capture corporate
knowledge.
Can Dynamic Designer perform a Finite
Element Analysis (FEA)? No, Dynamic Designer is
focused on solving motion problems. If you need to do Finite Element
Analysis, there are many FEA packages available that Dynamic Designer
can work with to provide the accurate loading information. In
the near future, Mechanical Dynamics will release a module that
attaches to Dynamic Designer allowing the user to recover stress
information from moving assemblies, this should however not be
confused with Finite Element Analysis.
How can I purchase Dynamic Designer?
You purchase Dynamic Designer from the same person you purchase
Solid Edge. Simply tell them that you would like to buy Dynamic
Designer for Solid Edge. If you do not know who to call, please
send and inquiry to
How much does Dynamic Designer cost?
Dynamic Designer pricing depends on the country of purchase. Please
contact your Solid Edge reseller for pricing information.
Can I try Dynamic Designer before
I purchase it? Yes, please do. Dynamic Designer
is available free on a trial basis. Please
download
a copy for Solid Edge now.
For additional
information, see our support page
How often is the Dynamic Designer
updated? Dynamic Designer is typically updated
on the same schedule as Solid Edge.
How much training is needed to use
Dynamic Designer? At trade shows users have created
and used Simply Motion models in 10 minutes. Dynamic Designer
training is typically self paced using the provided tutorials.
Most users are productive after completing the tutorials. One
hour training sessions are typically given at the Solid Edge Global
Summit. In addition, other training courses are available so please
contact your Solid Edge dealer or Mechanical Dynamics for more
information.
How is the product supported?
Mechanical Dynamics fully supports your use of Dynamic Designer
for those customers under maintenance contracts. You will receive
two tiered support. Your first source of support is you Solid
Edge dealer. The second source is Mechanical Dynamics directly.
Please visit the support site for
information on getting support from Mechanical Dynamics, FAQs,
examples, etc. Educational customers should see the ADAMS
University site for support contacts. |
