Starting Adams View and Creating a Database
You’ll start the tutorial by running Adams View and creating a modeling database that will contain a new model called dumbbell. You’ll also set the gravity and units for the model.
To start Adams and create your database:
1. Copy the file /install_dir/flex/examples/mnf/link.mnf to your working directory. install_dir is the directory where the Adams software is installed. If you cannot locate this directory, please see your system administrator.
2. Do either of the following depending on the platform on which you are running Adams View:
■In Linux, type the command to start the Adams Toolbar at the command prompt, and then press Enter. Click the Adams View tool 
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.■In Windows, from the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Adams 2024.1, and then select Adams View.
The Adams View main window appears.
3. In the Welcome dialog box, select Create a new model, and then assign the new model the name dumbbell.
4. Set Gravity to Earth Normal (- Global Y).
5. Set Units to MKS.
6. Select OK.