Simulation of a CAD model in 3D environment

I am able to load my CAD model from Autodesk inventor, but my knowledge of simulating motion and creating an environment for my model to move in is very basic. Can anyone help with developing motion controls and an 3D space to simulate my project?

I have imported a model of my vessel using <smimport('my_file.xml')>. This works fine. I thought best to try create natural forces on my vessel first such as gravity and bouyancy but was unable. After this my plan was to create motion of pitch, yaw and roll. Any help with blocks, theory and related examples/ videos would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!

Answer 1

[Tushar Sharma]

Hi Josh,

I understand that you are able to import your CAD model, but are facing issues while modeling natural forces.

This link contains various examples for modelling using Simscape - https://in.mathworks.com/help/sm/examples.html

You can read about multibody dynamics, and get a better understanding of applying forces here - https://in.mathworks.com/help/sm/multibody-dynamics.html

This link will help you with modeling gravity - https://in.mathworks.com/help/sm/ug/gravity.html

Also, you may go through the Simscape Multibody user's guide here - https://in.mathworks.com/help/pdf_doc/sm/sm_ug.pdf

Hope it helps!