SimMechanics

Running Mechanical Models

SimMechanics gives you multiple ways to simulate and analyze machine motion in the Simulink environment. Running a mechanical simulation is similar to running a simulation of any other type of Simulink model. It entails setting various simulation options, starting the simulation, and dealing with simulation errors. See the Using Simulink guide for a general discussion of these topics. This chapter focuses on aspects of simulation specific to SimMechanics models.

Choosing Simulation Options
Special settings in SimMechanics and Simulink for running mechanical models

Mechanical Environment Settings Dialog Box
Controlling the SimMechanics simulation parameters

How SimMechanics Works
Overview of how SimMechanics analyzes and simulates a mechanical model

Troubleshooting Simulation Errors
Fixing SimMechanics simulation errors

Generating Code
Using Real-Time Workshop to translate your SimMechanics models into C code

Limitations
How to use compatible Simulink simulation tools with SimMechanics models

Checking Model Validity Choosing Simulation Options

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Choosing Simulation Options	Special settings in SimMechanics and Simulink for running mechanical models
Mechanical Environment Settings Dialog Box	Controlling the SimMechanics simulation parameters
How SimMechanics Works	Overview of how SimMechanics analyzes and simulates a mechanical model
Troubleshooting Simulation Errors	Fixing SimMechanics simulation errors
Generating Code	Using Real-Time Workshop to translate your SimMechanics models into C code
Limitations	How to use compatible Simulink simulation tools with SimMechanics models