Showing Manipulator Coverage

[engmgriff]

Hi

My problem is that I have a manipulator modelled which is to be used in a confined space. I would like to show the coverage which the manipulator can reach and which are the void areas. I have modelled the confined space which the manip goes in and can show the movements of the manip.

Is there a way which I can show the manipulator moving around this space and to show the void areas.

Thanks

Matt

[scj]

Hi
I have done this in AutoCAD - keystroke-controlled "real-time" motion of an open cinematic chain ("manipulatir jib" with collision control).
See the programming sample (AutoLISP) from www.black-cad.de
Regards
Jochen

[Lazer]

Hi

Is there a way which I can show the manipulator moving around this space and to show the void areas.

Thanks

Matt

You can use constraints to join the parts of the manipulator together then use drive constraints to move the manipulator.