ABSTRACT

A KBE application for automated generation of input data for mechanisms simulation must have a good interface for the user to edit input parameters and execute simulations. The parameterized input is implemented as files in a mechanism library which the user can select from and run simulations on. New mechanisms may be entered into this library by editing and entering alternative and/or additional files into the library. The menu for top level mechanism selection from the library, visualization for geometry and FE meshes, editing of parameters and exporting of input data to the simulation code is shown in Figure 7.1.