Setting Simulation Display
To help you view a simulation, you should be sure to set up Adams View to:
Update Every Iteration
You will find it helpful to set up the display of your simulation so you can view the simulation at different times. For example, you need to select the option, Update Every Iteration, to watch the iteration-by-iteration progress of an equilibrium simulation. For more information, see
Setting Simulation Controls.
Make Icons Visible During Simulation
To help you monitor the behavior of modeling objects, you should turn on the display of screen icons. You have a variety of options for how you want to set up the display. Learn about
Setting Screen Icon Display. Note, however, that turning on the display of screen icons significantly slows down your simulation.
Use Force Graphics
Adams View, by default, creates force and torque graphics that illustrate the magnitude and direction of your applied force. It creates the graphics during a simulation and an animation. You will find these graphics very helpful for debugging force elements, such as IMPACT functions. We recommend that you do not turn off the graphics. Learn about
Setting Up Force Graphics.