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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
 
    
 
                                                                  
 

Motion Section Layout

 


 

Motion Tree Window

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

 

 

 

Motion Tree Toolbar

 

 

 

New Folder – Creates a folder in the Motion Tree.

 

New Item – Creates a New Motion Item in the Motion Tree.

 

Delete – Deletes the selected Motion Item or folder.

 

Add to Simulator – Adds the selected Motion Item to the Simulator.

 

 

Motion Graph Window

 

The motion graph window displays the individual motion paths of the four modes of motion.

 

 

 

Motion Graph Toolbar

 

 

 

Add Point – Activates the cursor so it can Add Points to the Motion Graphs.

 

Delete Point – Activates the cursor so it can Remove Points from the Motion Graphs.

 

Import MotionImport Motion from Microsoft Excel to OptimumK.

 

Export MotionExport Motion from OptimumK to Microsoft Excel.

 

Import Logged DataCreate Motion from Laser Ride Height or Damper Position sensor data

 

 

Motion Points Window

 

The Motion Points window displays the Points that are in each motion graph. The user can Modify the X and Y values of the points in the motion graphs by editing the values displayed in this window. A Motion Graph’s Points can be displayed by clicking on the desired Motion Graph in the Motions Graphs Window. Points can be added and removed from the list by right clicking on the list and selecting new or remove point.

 

 

Motion Comments Window

 

The motion comments window is where user’s can enter comments about the motion. The comments are exported with the motion and will re-appear in the Motion Comments Window when a motion is imported back into OptimumK.

 

 

 

Import Logged Data Window

 

 

Open Logged Data File Button – Imports Data Logger file.

 

Select Data Button – Activates the cursor so it can select the data cells for each sensor.

 

Setup Button – Displays window where sensor setup information is entered.

 

Import into Motion ButtonImports Motion into OptimumK.

 

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