1. S5-1 ADM704-705, Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation SECTION 5 PARAMETERIZING A NEW MODEL

2. S5-2 ADM704-705, 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

3. S5-3 ADM704-705, 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: http://support.adams.com/kb/faq.asp?ID=8122. 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.

4. S5-4 ADM704-705, Section 5, August 2005 Copyright  2005 MSC.Software Corporation