Inventor: How to use angle constraint with Explicit Reference Vector

Inventor: How to use angle constraint with Explicit Reference Vector

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Inventor: How to use angle constraint with Explicit Reference Vector

Anonymous
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Hi!

What is the purpose of this feature and how does it work?

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I have seen the use of this feature in some tutorials, but I didn't understand the meaning.

Thanks!


@Anonymous,

marius.gildehaus has edited your subject line for clarity
Original: angle constrain issues


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johnsonshiue
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Hi! There is a lot of information about Explicit Reference Angular constraint. Below is a page explaining how it works.

 

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2014...

 

Think of ERA is like a coordinate system requiring three selections. The first selection is like X, the second selection is Y, and the third is Z. The ERA type of angular constraint ensures the three selected pieces of geometry retain the relative orientation regardless of the angular value. The angular constraint between two components in 3D can have multiple solutions. The third selection helps stablize the relative position. The logical choice of the third selection is the plane where the two components are allowed to rotate.

Many thanks!



Johnson Shiue (johnson.shiue@autodesk.com)
Software Test Engineer
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Anonymous
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Thanks!

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marius.gildehaus
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Hello @Anonymous!

 

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if the post from @johnsonshiue answers your question.

 

Thanks!



Marius Gildehaus
Technical Sales Specialist