Using Reach

You can use reach modes to position your manikin. The reach modes take advantage of the manikin's inverse kinematics capability to reach the exact position only or the exact position plus the three orientations in the work area.

Select the segment of the manikin to perform the reach (also known as the end effector). Activate the Reach Mode by selecting either of the two reach commands. The point to reach specifies the position of the Robot.

Before you begin: Have a manikin and an object in your scenario.
  1. Click Reach (position only) .
  2. Select the Right Hand in the 3D geometry window.
  3. In the work area, select the target geometry (top of the engine).


    The hand snaps to the top of the engine using the position only.

  4. Select Reach (position and orientation)
    The hand moves to the orientation of the part and the position.

    With Reach still active, manipulate the Robot to fine-tune the posture.