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
      
 
                                                                  
 

Welcome To

 

  

Thank you for your interest in OptimumK the new benchmark in kinematics analysis. This help file contains information about all the functions and features of OptimumK. Included in this help file are

·         Information about all the functions and features of OptimumK

·         Tutorial Video

·         PDF version of the help file

·         Frequently Asked Questions

·         Explanation of outputs

·         Tips and tricks on how to optimize a suspension’s kinematics

 

Learning OptimumK

The tutorial video is designed to give users a basic understanding of the OptimumK software. It is recommended that users read through the help file in order to get a complete understanding of the software.

 

Feedback

OptimumK is a continually developing program and we give high regard to any suggestions, comments, complaints or criticisms that OptimumK users might have. Please contact us at softwaresupport@optimumg.com and we will endeavor to improve OptimumK based on your feedback.

Features Coming Soon

The following is a list of features that will be available in future updates. Updates will be free to download for users who have already have purchased OptimumK.

·         Separate Spring and Damper for Push-Pull Rod spring actuation type

·         3D Graphs

·         Selectable points in 3D animation

·         Chassis shown in 3D animation

·         Mode to design suspension using Swing Arm Lengths and Instant Center Heights

·         Enter Your Suggestions Here

 

Forced Based Add-On (Coming Soon)

The Forced based add-on includes features such as;

·         Forced based Roll and Pitch center

·         Spring and Tire and Anti-Roll Bar stiffness

·         Spring, Anti-Roll Bar Loads

·         Anti-Roll and Pitch distribution

·         Tire Model

 

Nascar Setup Add-On (Coming Soon)

This add-on is specifically designed for a Nascar suspension and allows user to;

·         Import Individual A-Arms, Spindles and Chassis into OptimumK

·         Modify pickup point locations using Shims and Slugs

·         Export manufacturing drawings of suspension parts

 



     OptimumK Help v1.1


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