In this example we are looking to use a design study to determine the initial velocities required to hole a golf ball.
In order to do motion analysis you need to activate motion analysis add-in first.
Go to Tools -> Add-Ins ->Select SolidWorks Motion.
Open the assembly file and select “Motion Study 1” from the bottom of the screen and change the study type to “Motion Analysis”
Setup the initial motion study.
1. Activate the gravity in negative Y direction
2. Define the contact between the ball and grass
3. Assign an initial velocity value to the golf ball
4. Calculate the motion study for 5 seconds.
5. Play the analysis and check whether it simulates as intended.
6. Create a results plot use as a sensor in design study
When you happy with the initial motion study, you can create the design study to determine the initial velocity required to hole in the ball.
RMB on the initial motion study and select “Create New Design Study”
From variables drop down menu select “Initial velocity” and setup min, max and step for the study.
Then, create a sensor to be used in “Constraints”. Right mouse click on Sensors folder in feature manager tree and select “Add Sensor”. Under “Sensor Type” select motion data, study name and plot name. Under “Properties” select Model min.
Go back to the design study and select the sensor from Constraints drop down menu and specify the type of constrain and value to make sure ball is falling on to the hole. (Hole Diameter 108 mm).
Deselect the “Optimization” and click on “Run” to analyse the design study.
Finally, under “Results view” you can see the initial velocities that satisfy the constraints. You can select each “Scenario” and play the simulation from start to see the results.
