In the 2020 release, MotionSolve has
new capabilities for optimizing multibody systems.
Optimization is a process by which certain variables of a
system are varied to achieve desired system behavior. The variables that are varied are called
Design Variables (DVs). The system outputs that are monitored are called Response Variables
(RVs). An optimized system is achieved when a design is found that minimizes Response
Variables known as Objectives while satisfying Constraints that also defined with Response
Variables.
To perform system optimization, you first create a nominal working model with a
known initial design and then proceed to execute an Optimization Study that involves five
steps: Figure 1.
The above steps are encapsulated in the Optimization Wizard in MotionView2020. This wizard provides an intuitive and step-by-step approach to
performing the above steps. The Optimization Wizard can be accessed by right-clicking on
Model in the Project Browser and choosing
Optimization Wizard. Figure 2.
Once launched, the Optimization Wizard (shown below) guides you with the setup
and solution of the optimization problem in a step-by-step manner. Figure 3.
The wizard ensures that you will complete steps in a specific order. You cannot
move to the next step without completing the current step. The state of each step is
indicated by one of the symbols shown below.
A red cross indicates that this step cannot be accessed; you have to complete
the previous step(s) to perform this action.
An empty check box indicates that this is the current step that you are
working on.
A green check mark indicates that this step has been sufficiently completed
and you can proceed to the next step.
Additional information about each step is provided in the following
sections.
