WM2D-type sketcher

[Mechv5]

I'm impressed of the functionality of Working Model 2D, but I wonder if there is a similar software which allows a more precise definition of the elements: for example, I would need a parametrical definition of the elements, with dimensions for lengths, widths, position of pin connections, etc. Could somebody give me a hint?

 

[GregLocock]

You could try Autodesk Inventor, which will allow you to generate parametric mechanisms, although I suspect you'll be disappointed with what you can do with it once it is built. Solidworks has a similar capability.

The grown-up mechanisms analysis programs handle this via a different method, using templates to generate parametric models.




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[Mechv5]

Ok...and which would be those "grown-up mechanisms analysis programs"? Do you have some examples? I'm not necesary interested in analysis of 3D mechanisms, but more in 2D...

 

[GregLocock]

ADAMS and its competitors will happily work in 2D. However they are a big step up in complexity, WM2D is undoubtedly one of the sweetest programs around.



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Greg Locock

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[brengine]

I think SolidEdge offers their 2D drawing program for free. I haven't used it though.

Ken

 

[KENAT]

You can get the 2D Solid Edge for free, I'm not sure how much of the 'optimization' capabilities it has included though.

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