Inventor Dynamic Simulation Input Grapher Polynominal Motion

[Anonymous]

The Dynamic Simulation input grapher currently allows the input of coefficients for a polynomial equation (for instance 6 coefficients can be entered for a 5th order polynomial). While this is mathematically sufficient, the best way to define the curve from a design point of view would be to enter the position (mm), velocity (mm per s) and acceleration (mm per s^2) for the start point and the end points of the curve.

From a functional point of view this would then allow the user to match the adjacent segment  position, velocities and accelerations to avoid shock/impulse loading at the start or end of a cam ramp for instance. This would enhance the usability of Dynamic Simulation. This functionality is typically available in other motion design packages. 

[Anonymous]

Sorry for the typo in the title .. should be Polynomial.

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