Automatically change dimension to set a parts mass?

[overkill4]

Hi All,

I'm trying to model up a dynamics problem and I was wondering if it's possible to adjust a dimension with a mass goal in mind. So if I want the mass of the part to be 5kg, Solidworks will adjust a dimension I specify in order to hit that value.

In excel it's called goal seek I believe.

Thanks.



60% of the time, it works every time.

 

[ShaggyPE]

Sounds to me you should use a design table using the excel goal seek functionality.

You can add a lot of functionality to design tables, just skip a row below your dimensional parameters.

-DB

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[rstupplebeen]

Check out "Creating a Design Study" in the help.

Rob Stupplebeen

 

[overkill4]

Thanks I'll check that out right now


60% of the time, it works every time.

 

[Stoker]

A sensor will allow you to modify the driving dimensions and will alert you when you reach the critical value.