Activity: Apply a sliding along surface constraint


    The Sliding Along Surface command applies a constraint to a planar face to replicate the sliding-along-a-surface condition. This constraint also can be used when a part is symmetric and contains symmetric support and loading conditions.

  1. Open the file FE_car_ramp.par.

    Simulation models are delivered in the \Program Files\UDS\QY CAD 2022\Training\Simulation folder.

  2. Place a constraint to replicate sliding along a surface.

    1. Select Simulation tab→Constraints group→Sliding Along Surface .

    2. Rotate the view so you can see the underside of the ramp.

    3. Zoom in on the right end and use QuickPick to select the bottom face.

    4. Right-click in space to accept. Click to finish placing the constraint.

  3. Reorient the view to Isometric by pressing Ctrl+I.

  4. Place a fixed constraint.

    1. Select Simulation tab→Constraints group→Fixed.

    2. Zoom in on the left end of the ramp. Select the bottom face.

      A preview of the fixed constraint appears on the face.

    3. Right-click in space to accept. Click to finish placing the constraint.

  5. Fit to view the entire part.

  6. Close this file.

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