topic create an animation within an assembly in Inventor Forum

create an animation within an assembly

mike_austvoldXF37J — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:14:52 GMT

hello, I am using inventor 2024 and I want to create an animated assembly using shoulder bolt following a slot that isn't straight.

Re: create an animation within an assembly

kacper.suchomski — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:02:14 GMT

You can use the rendering environment in an assembly file or create a new presentation file.

Re: create an animation within an assembly

johnsonshiue — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:57:41 GMT

Hi! This seemingly simple movement is not that simple to animate in Inventor. Please share the files here. The forum experts can help take a closer look. Is this a school assignment? If yes, please do your homework yourself or discuss it with your TA and teammates.

Many thanks!

Re: create an animation within an assembly

mike_austvoldXF37J — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:11:23 GMT

no I'm not a student and finding out this is harder than I thought. Ant help would be great. thanks

Re: create an animation within an assembly

johnsonshiue — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:17:31 GMT

Hi Mike,

Here is what you need to do. I believe you will need to use Transitional constraints in the assembly. First, try creating zero-offset surfaces from the slot faces (Thicken/Offset). Then create two Transitional constraints between the bolt and the slot offset surface. After that, add a Flush or Mate constraint between the bolt and the side vertical face of the plate. Lastly, drive the Flush or Mate constraint.

Re: create an animation within an assembly

mike_austvoldXF37J — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:21:40 GMT

thank you I will give that a try

Re: create an animation within an assembly

mike_austvoldXF37J — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:54:25 GMT

THAT WORKED THANKS FOR THE HELP