Global gravity – Dynamic Simulation?

[Anonymous]

Inventor Pro 2017, x64, Win 10

Is it possible to define a global gravity i.e. that all parts in an assembly are subject to gravity?

I''m trying to simulate a cam-follower where the follower is at an angle to the cam. I have specified a contact group between the cam & the followers but would now like the weight of the followers to maintain the contact.

I tried to apply gravity to individual followers but I can only apply gravity to grounded parts which seems pointless.

I'm obviously missing something here, what?

Thanks

[I_Forge_KC · Accepted solution]

Over in the tree under External Loads you can see the little apple icon. Gravity is suppressed by default, so you'll need to right-click it and turn it on.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016...