Using a Guiding Path

You can compute a guiding path based on an existing Track. A cylindrical shape is displayed along the guiding path according to a specified radius value. The resulting collision-free Track will be located inside the cylindrical shape.

Before you begin: The session data should include a Track on a product in a simulation context.
See Also
Path Planning Context Toolbar
Domain and Rotation Limits Tab
  1. Select a Track and in the Simulation section of the action bar, click Path Planning .
  2. In the Domain and Rotation Limits tab of the Path Finder panel, activate the Guiding Path mode.
    A guiding path is generated from points on the Track. A cylindrical shape appears along the guiding path.



  3. Modify the radius of the cylindrical shape in the panel to make the cylinder wider or narrower.

    Tip: You can also do this using rulers at the end and start points of the path. The radius is automatically initialized by the system. You can then modify the radius by setting it in the range of valid values automatically defined by the system.

    The shape along the path is updated accordingly.
  4. Click Find Track in the context toolbar.
    The Track is found completely inside the cylindrical shape.
  5. Click OK in the context toolbar.

Note: You can use the Select Track option in the panel to replace the current guiding path with another one. The selected Track becomes the new guiding path and the cylindrical shape appears along this path.