animation: rotation and translation

Is there a way one can simulate 2 motions: translation and rotation
simultaneously? I have a problem in which I am trying to move a
cylindrical part inside an inclined (45 deg) pipe. I want to simulate
translation (along the axis of the pipe) and rotation (perpendicular
to the axis of the pipe).

Thanks!

 

I don't know the answer to your question but can suggest how you might clarify
the problem.

Is there a mechanism mating the part to the pipe?

Are you applying two motive forces, or is there one force + gravity?

The level (i.e. entry vs. premium) of your Solidworks installation will
significantly affect your chances of solving this type of problem.

I would consider invoking mass, gravity, friction and collision detection.

 

Are you the same guy who posted about another animation?

Anyhow were you trying to do something like this...

http://www.zxys.com/misc/rot-lin_NEW.avi
http://www.zxys.com/misc/barrel_cam-zxys.zip

...

 

Hi, I saw the video on this animation.

I'm trying to move an object using "pathmate". I set the path and
change the distance and it works. But when I add the option of pitch/
yaw, it doesn't. Do you think you can help me with this?

Thanks, tony

 

Tony,

Check this video.

http://w1.uploadmb.com/dw.php?id=1231842328&/translation and
rotation.avi

or

http://uploading.com/files/DISCNS8K/translation and rotation.zip.html

Deepak