Switch to configuration mode in PARTdataManager and check which rule represents the connection between the moving parts - for example, between the cylinder and piston. Open the rule.

In the Positioning dialog area, the Translation [Translation] " Free [free] " checkbox must be activated and the minimum [Min] and maximum values must be specified according to the physical limits of the "real" product. (In this example, we are dealing with a translation [Translation] movement of the piston rod)

Click on the Simulation button.

-> The Simulation Attributes [Simulation attributes] dialog box opens.

Click on Add.

-> The Class selection dialog box opens.

Select Actuator > Actuator Linear > Physical Limit (Linear) and confirm with OK.

-> The respective attribute is displayed in the dialog box.

Determine the values of the attributes according to the real product.

In the context menu of an opened field you can find different helpful functions.

Note Also variables, functions, operators, logical operators and brackets can be used to determine the value.

Dialog with exemplary values

Optionally, additional motion profiles can be set to execute a dynamic motion (for example, given by motion diagrams in the original product data) In this case, click Add again and then select Actuator > Actuator Linear > Diagram Time Position.

Then determine the values according to the following pattern. (Any number of pairs is possible.)

Zeit,Position;Zeit,Position;etc.

Example:

0,0;2,2.5;4,7.5;6,15;8,25;10,40

In this example position values between 0 and 40 is used (according to stroke positions).

Several motion profiles can also be added if different diagrams with different loads are available, for example. You can later use these individually in the Mechatronics Concept Designer. To distinguish them from each other, you can add a description in the dialog box.

Finish by clicking on OK.

Click Save configuration in the Configurator menu.

The component is now ready for export for testing. See below.