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Contents
 Welcome
 Introduction
 Installation Requirements
 License
 Project Files
 Reference System
    Axis
    Units
    Reference Distance
 Design
    Design Overview
    Design Section Layout
    Create New Design
    Coordinate Inputs
       Front Suspensions
          Double A-Arm
             A-Arm Points
             Steering
                Steering Types
                Rack & Pinion
                Recirculating-Ball
             Wheel Geometry
             Anti-Roll Bar
                ARB Types
                U-Bar
                U-Bar with Intermediate Rocker
                T-Bar
                T-Bar for Monoshock
                T-Bar with Third Spring
             Spring Actuation
                Spring Actuation Types
                Direct Actuation
                Push/Pull Rod
                Separate Spring & Damper
                Monoshock Rotational
                Monoshock Sliding
                Torsion Bar
          Mac Pherson
             Wishbone & Strut
             Steering
                Steering Types
                Rack & Pinion
                Recirculating-Ball
             Wheel Geometry
             Spring
             Anti-Roll Bar
          Mac Pherson Pivot Arm
             Wishbone, Strut and Upright
             Steering
                Steering Types
                Rack & Pinion
                Recirculating-Ball
             Wheel Geometry
             Spring
             Anti-Roll Bar
          Nascar
             Control Arms
             Steering
             Wheel Geometry
             Spring & Shock
             Sway Bar
       Rear Suspensions
          Double A-Arm
             A-Arm Points
             Tie Rod
             Wheel Geometry
             Anti-Roll Bar
                ARB Types
                U-Bar
                U-Bar with Intermediate Rocker
                T-Bar
                T-Bar for Monoshock
                T-Bar with Third Spring
             Spring Actuation
                Spring Actuation Types
                Direct Actuation
                Push/Pull Rod
                Separate Spring & Damper
                Monoshock Rotational
                Monoshock Sliding
                Torsion Bar
          Mac Pherson
             Wishbone & Strut
             Tie Rod
             Wheel Geometry
             Spring
             Anti-Roll Bar
          Five Links
             Link Points
             Wheel Geometry
             Anti-Roll Bar
                ARB Types
                U-Bar
                U-Bar with Intermediate Rocker
                T-Bar
                T-Bar for Monoshock
             Spring Actuation
                Spring Actuation Types
                Direct Actuation
                Push/Pull Rod
                Separate Spring & Damper
                Monoshock Rotational
                Monoshock Sliding
          V8 Supercar
             Trailing Arms
             Watts Linkage
             Wheel Geometry
             CoilOver
             Anti-Roll Bar
                ARB Types
                U-Bar
                U-Bar with Intermediate Rocker
          Nascar
             Truck Arms
             Track Bar
             Wheel Geometry
             Spring & Shock
    Reference Points
    Design Comments
    Import/Export Design
 Motion
    Motion Overview
    Motion Section Layout
    Motion Types
       Roll
       Pitch
       Heave
       Steering
    Create New Motion
    Motion Graphs
    Import/Export Motion
 Simulator
    Simulator Overview
    Simulator Toolbar
    Add Design
    Add Motion
    Preferences
    Run Simulator
    Batch Run
 Analysis
    Analysis Overview
    Analysis Section Layout
    Create New Analysis
    Analysis Tools
       Graph Tool
       Report Tool
       Animation Tool
       Output Data Tool
    Overlay Simulation Data
    Export Analysis
 Output Channels
    Motion
    Points
    Link Lengths
    Wheel
    Upright
    Axis
       Instant Axis
       Swing Arms
       Roll & Pitch Axis
       Colinearity of Front and Rear Roll Axes
    Actuation
    Anti-Roll Bar
    Steering
    Motion Ratio
       Wheel
       Roll
       Heave
 Suspension Design Tips
    Wheelbase & Tracks
    Wheel Packaging
    KPI & Caster
    Roll Axis
    FVSAL
    Pitch Axis
    Bump Steer
    Ackermann
 
    
 
                                                                  
 

Analysis Section Layout

 


 

Analysis Tree Window

The Analysis Tree Window displays all the Analysis Items that the user creates. These Analysis Items can be stored in folders to assist with organization of the analysis.

 

 

 

Analysis Tree Toolbar

 

 

 

New Folder – Creates a new folder in the Analysis Tree.

 

New Item – Creates a new Analysis Items in the Analysis Tree.

 

Delete – Deletes the selected Analysis Item or folder.

 

Data Selection – Displays the Simulation Data Selection Window.

 

Analysis Workspace

The Analysis Workspace is where the Graph, Report, Animation and Output Data Tools are displayed.

 

 

 

Analysis Workspace Toolbar

 

 

 

Graph Tool – Used to plot Graphs in the workspace.

 

Report Tool – Used to compile Channel Reports in the workspace.

 

Animation Tool – Used to display an Animation of the suspension in the workspace.

 

Output Data Tool – Used to display Simulation Output Data in the workspace.

 

Forward – Steps animation forward.

 

Play – Plays an animation of the suspension undergoing the motion.

 

Stop – Stops the animation of the suspension undergoing the motion.

 

Backward – Steps animation backward.

 

Slider – Current location of the animation in Motion Path Diagram.

 

Motion Path Diagram – Displays motion paths of Master Simulation.

 

Simulation Data Selection Window

From this window the user can select which simulations to display in the graph, report and animation tools.

 

 

 

Simulation Properties Window

The Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Motion and Simulation Properties are displayed in the Simulation Properties Window when the properties buttons are toggled.

 

 

 

Simulation Properties Toolbar

 

 

 

Details – Displays the Suspension’s input coordinates and motion that were used in the Simulation.

 

ExportExports the Simulation data channels to a csv file for use in Microsoft Excel.

 

Master – Sets the currently selected Simulation as the Master Simulation

 

Simulation Properties – Displays the Simulation run time and date, Reference Distance and the Simulation Comments.

 

Front Suspension Properties – Displays the Front Suspensions Design Item Name and Comments.

 

Rear Suspension Properties – Displays the Rear Suspension Design Item Name and Comments.

 

Motion Properties – Displays the Motion Item Name and Comments.

 

Graph Properties Window

All the Graph Properties can be edited from the graph properties window.

 

 

 

Report Properties Window

All the Report Properties can be edited from the report properties window.

 

 

 

Output Data Properties Window

All the Output Data Properties can be edited from the output data properties window.

 

 

 

    
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