The ENOVIA V5-6R2018: DMU Kinematics learning guide focuses on how to create and simulate V5 mechanisms using CATIA products. The course begins with an overview of the mechanism design process and then each step in the process is discussed in depth using lectures and hands-on practices. This course also introduces the concept of converting assembly constraints into kinematic joints. Additionally, this learning guide provides an introduction to converting V4 mechanisms to V5 as well as the 3D model method of creating kinematic assemblies.
Topics Covered

• Kinematic analysis process
• Constraint-based joints
• Curve/surface-based joints
• Ratio-based joints
• Compiling and replaying a simulation
• Swept volumes
• Traces
• Sensors
• Clash detection
• Assembly constraint conversion
• CATIA V4 mechanisms
• Simulation with laws

Prerequisites

• Access to the V5-6R2018 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Dassault Systèmes may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., V5-6R2017).
• Completion of at least one of the following courses (or equivalent experience) is highly recommended: - ENOVIA V5-6R2018: DMU Navigator and Space Analysis
  - CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Modeling
  - CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction for Non-Designers