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2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

(OP)
Hello everybody,

I'm looking for a software which has a 2d parametric sketcher where I can define a layout of a mechanism, put myself the forces (actions, reactions, friction) and do analysis with them. I must be able to represent the forces as lines with arrows, torques as arcs with arrows, etc. and eventually to obtain graphics of variation for different parameters (angles, forces, etc). I used to do this in Mechanical Advantage (ex-Cognition) but I'm not necesary interested in tolerance analysis, but only in analysis of mechanisms function (4-bars, cam, etc). It must not have any 3d capability or similar. I read about Analytix, Sam, Alibre, but no one has the option of representing forces/torques and the sketcher (at least in case of Analytix) is a pain in the ... you know. Any advice is welcomed.   

RE: 2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

(OP)
I know it, CorBlimeyLimey, but is not what I'm looking for... Thanks anyway...

RE: 2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

Not sure if Smart Sketch is still around, but it was parametric and, at one point in time, had an interface to Mathcad.

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RE: 2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

Have you looked at Working Model?  I think it's parametric.

RE: 2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

(OP)
@ IRstuff: Smartsketch is indeed parametric and it has interface with Mathcad, but I cannot represent vectors or force in it...
@ PatBethea: WorkingModel has somehow force vector representation (but not so easy to customize and analyse in a professional way) but no parametric...
Thank you for replies.

RE: 2d "sketcher" for mechanism analysis

Donnis,
it is long time ago, but I did with SmartSketche exactly what you need. You can constrain lines representing the vectors such way that they adjust when you change the other parameters.

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