S5-1 ADM , Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation SECTION 5 PARAMETERIZING A NEW MODEL

S5-2 ADM , Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation PARAMETERIZING A NEW MODEL n What’s in this section: u Construction Points to Parameterize a New Model

S5-3 ADM , Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation CONSTRUCTION POINTS TO PARAMETERIZE A NEW MODEL n Create and locate all construction points u Using the Main Toolbox u Using the Table Editor. u By creating them on ground (conventional method). You can, however, create them on parts as well. Note: For information on importing design points from a file, see Knowledge Base Article 8122 available at: n When creating a mechanism, tie a location to a construction point u Ensure that the construction point is selected (either visually or by selecting with right mouse button) when locating features, such as geometry, joints, and forces.

S5-4 ADM , Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation