Chrono::SolidWorks© tutorials

Tutorials for users that installed the [Chrono::Solidworks](@ref manual_chrono_solidworks) add-in for SolidWorks.

Ohter examples can be found directly in the Chrono::SolidWorks repository under examples.

- @subpage tutorial_chrono_solidworks_demo_engine

Learn the basics of Chrono::SolidWorks add-in for SolidWorks:

- model a 3D assembly using SolidWorks,
- export it as a .py file containing the Chrono system description.
- run a Python simulation of the exported system
- render the simulation using POVray 

- @subpage tutorial_chrono_solidworks_demo_engine_advanced

Tips for advanced use of Chrono::SolidWorks add-in, with some Python tricks and tips for:

- modify the exported scene by creating custom constraints
- assigning POVray materials
- creating custom POVray objects
- attaching a camera to a moving part 

- @subpage tutorial_chrono_solidworks_demo_shapes

Learn how to define collision shapes when using the Chrono::SolidWorks add-in for SolidWorks©.

- assign collision shapes to parts in SolidWorks
- create and assign surface materials to parts using Python
- customize advanced POVray pigments and textures
- move the ground to simulate an earthquake 

- @subpage tutorial_chrono_solidworks_demo_spider_robot

Import a SolidWorks model of a crawling robot into your PyChrono program, and simulate it.

- use the Chrono::SolidWorks Add-In for exporting a mechanical system
- load the system in PyChrono
- add actuators and additional items not modeled in CAD
- show the simulation in an Irrlicht 3D view

Tutorials using pre-exported models

These tutorials come with pre-exported models to allow the user to test the import functionalities without having to install the add-in straight away.

• demo_PARSER_Python_SolidWorks.py

  • simulation by PyChrono

  • uses either Irrlicht or POVRAy rendering

• demo_PARSER_Python_SolidWorks.cpp

  • simulation with Chrono (C++) by loading a Python exported model (requires PARSERS module)