I have a Damper, I used ORI_IN_PLANE to parameterize the orientation of the piston and cylinder. When I apply the function I get exactly the same orientation (design variable still is the same-standard value). However cm-marker orientation is changed! Does anybody know why? how can I control that without parameterizing the cm marker. I want AView to automatically calculate the cm-marker coordinates.
If you have Adams calculate the cm-position, then this is done based on the geometry on the part. If you move the geometry, then the cm-marker will follow this move. If you orient the geometry differently, then Adams will re-calculate, and if e.g. the orientation of the cm-marker is changed, then the inertias of the part are also changed.
Note that all this is done at DESIGN TIME. Once you start an analysis, there will be no changes for the cm-marker or the inertias. Adams will not re-calculate any mass or inertia during analysis.
If you have Adams calculate the cm-position, then this is done based on the geometry on the part. If you move the geometry, then the cm-marker will follow this move. If you orient the geometry differently, then Adams will re-calculate, and if e.g. the orientation of the cm-marker is changed, then the inertias of the part are also changed.
Note that all this is done at DESIGN TIME. Once you start an analysis, there will be no changes for the cm-marker or the inertias. Adams will not re-calculate any mass or inertia during analysis.