Working Model - MAELabs UCSD

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Closed Curved Slot elements
Join/Split Command
• Zoom to Extent button
• Script that measures the distance between points
• Create a button that runs any of the scripts under the Script Menu
• Specify overlap error, assembly error, and significant digits
• Better organized two-column palette makes modeling tools more
accessible
• Resize and reshape objects while they are still joined
• External Application Link to software packages such as Excel and
Matlab
• Measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of the center of mass
• Geometry window: specify an object’s geometric properties
• Export simulations to .avi video format for classroom presentations
• Program translated into Japanese
• Japanese user manual, tutorial, and Getting Started Guide are included on
the CD
Upgrading from version 3.0 to version 5.2
• Improved accuracy of calculations
• Runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT, 2000
• Step-by-step introductory demonstration for first-time users
• RunAllDemoFile script to help you evaluate Working Model
• New and/or enhanced demo files
• DXF import can now import more complex DXF models (i.e., models
with much higher number of points/segments)
• Audio sound has been added to the program
• Streamlined installer
• New picture library with bitmap pictures
• Zoom to Extent button
• Script Button: Create a button that invokes a script.
• Rotating Pictures: Pictures attached to bodies rotate when the body
rotates.
• Non-Rectangular or Transparent Pictures
• Showing and Hiding of Text Objects: Appearance window for a text
object allows you to show text only when a certain condition is met.