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Animation and Rendering

33.1. -With the built-in tools in SOLIDWORKS we can create an animation of a

part or an assembly; in the latter case, the animation can show the assembly in

motion, how to assemble the components (collapse), how to disassemble them

(explode), etc. using a simple interface.

To learn how to use the animation tools open the 'Gear Box Animation'

assembly from the exercise files, or use the assembly made in the previous

lessons. To start an animation, select the "Motion Study 1" tab at the bottom left

corner of the assembly window to access the Motion Manager.

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~ ~ (-)Worm Gear _Animation <1> (Defc

~ ~ (-)Offset Shaft Gear_Animation< 1 >

~ <i]:, (f) Top Cover_Animation< 1 > (Defau y

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• <g, (f) Side Cover_Animation<2> (Default)
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• <g, (f) Bushing_Animation<1> (Default)
• <g, (f) Bushing_Animation<2> (Default)
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Model 3D Views Motion Study 1

SOLIDWORKS has two different types of motion studies. The first one is

"Animation," where we move components manually or with a motor to a new

position using a timeline. The second type is "Basic Motion"; the difference

is that a basic motion study considers physics, mass, gravity, etc. and the

components are driven by motors, gravity, contact between them, and/or springs.

In this lesson, we'll only cover Animation.

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