Initial Conditions Tool

Performs an initial conditions simulation to check for any inconsistencies in your model. An initial conditions simulation tries to reconcile any positioning inconsistencies that exist in your model at its design configuration and make it suitable for performing a nonlinear or linear simulation. Most importantly, the initial conditions simulation tries to ensure that all joint connections are defined properly.

For example, for a revolute joint to be defined properly, the origins of the Markers that define the joint must be coincident throughout a simulation. If the markers are not coincident, the joint is broken and needs to be repaired. In this example, the initial conditions simulation helps repair the broken revolute joint by moving the origins of the two markers until they are coincident

You can also use the initial conditions simulation if you are creating parts in exploded view. Exploded view is simply creating the individual parts separately and then assembling them together into a model. You might find this convenient if you have several complicated parts that you want to create individually without seeing how they work together until much later. Adams View provides options for specifying that you are creating your model in exploded view as you create constraints.

After selecting the Initial Conditions tool, Adams View tells you when it has assembled your model properly. You can revert back to your original design configuration or you can save your assembled model as the new design configuration for your model.

Learn about Performing Initial Conditions Simulation.