Using Length and Angle Editors in Track Definition

You can now use length and angle editors for accurate definition of Trajectory points (T-Points) in a Track.

Before you begin: Open the simulation object and select the Assembly Evaluation app. Open 3D Simulation.
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About Tracks
  1. From the Simulation section of the action bar, click New Track .
    The Track Authoring context toolbar appears.
  2. Select the product to move.
    The Robot snaps on to the product you selected (if you selected several products, the Robot is attached to the first one you selected). The context toolbar proposes a set of commands for Track authoring and the Experience Player appears.

    The Track Authoring dialog box can be accessed by clicking Track Authoring at the right edge of the work area.

  3. Select the Track Properties tab in the Track Authoring dialog box.
    The Number of Moving Objects area indicates the number of products you have selected.
  4. Start to move the product for recording a trajectory point.
    The length editor is displayed.
  5. Move the product by approximately 200mm. You can do this by dragging the small triangle along the graduated scale.


  6. Record the trajectory point.
  7. Start to move the product then hover the mouse the length editor, then click it to edit the value.
  8. Input "200mm" in the length editor, then click in empty space outside this editor.


    The product moves by 200mm from the previous trajectory point.

  9. Record the trajectory point.
  10. Start rotating the Robot about the z-axis.
    The angle editor is displayed.
  11. Rotate the product by approximately -45 degrees. You can do this by dragging the small triangle along the graduated scale.


  12. Record the trajectory point.
  13. Start to rotate the product then hover the mouse over the angle editor, then click it to edit the value.
  14. Input -45 degrees in the angle editor, then click in empty space outside this editor.


    The product rotates another 45 degrees.

  15. Record the trajectory point.
  16. Click OK in the Track Authoring dialog box to create the Track.
    The final position is as shown below.