diff --git a/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/_static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png b/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/_static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png index 5e34ee34..fc7889fe 100644 Binary files a/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/_static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png and b/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/_static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png differ diff --git a/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/lesson1.md b/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/lesson1.md index 5ebe1dda..531e9972 100644 --- a/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/lesson1.md +++ b/AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS/lesson1.md @@ -28,23 +28,27 @@ should be fixed to the global origin. And the other parts should be connected to this base and each other by the mates. The total number of DOF (degrees-of-freedom) of this model should be one. +## Exporting the Model Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS + Let us try to translate this model into a corresponding AnyScript model. Before exporting the model, **make sure the SOLIDWORKS assembly is set to configuration -'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window. If you -have registered the AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™) -add-in successfully, then you will see the menu of the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in -on the SOLIDWORKS menu like this: +'Mate_Config1'** by double-clicking on it in the Configuration Manager window. -```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png -:alt: AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS menu -:class: bg-primary -:align: center -``` +The AnyBody Exporter™ for SOLIDWORKS® (AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™) is an add-in for +SOLIDWORKS that can translate a SOLIDWORKS CAD assembly into its corresponding +AnyScript model, which can then be used in the AnyBody Modeling System. +AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS is installed through the installer for the AnyBody Modeling +System. Please, find details about the installation procedure in the "Install Guide", and +for more information about the the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in itself, please see +the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks". On the +[AnyBody Technology webpage](https://www.anybodytech.com/resources/customer-downloads) +you can download the latest version of the AnyBody Modeling System. -:::{seealso} -For more informaion about the the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS add-in, including installation instructions, -please refer the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks". This manual can be found by opening an -AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home' in the top menu. +:::{tip} + +The "Install Guide" and the manual "AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks" can be +found by opening an AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home' +in the top menu. ```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image7.PNG :alt: Documentation home @@ -53,11 +57,25 @@ AnyBody window, clikcing on 'Help' -> 'Documentation Home' in the top menu. :width: 50% ``` -This will direct you to the AnyBody manuals page where all the manuals can be found. -From there, click on the 'AnyBody Exporter for SolidWorks' to access the specific manual. +This will direct you to the AnyBody manuals page where all the manuals and the +install guide can be found. ::: -Then start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu +Using AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS™ requires a special license, but if you have registered +the add-in successfully, then you will see the AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS +add-in on the SOLIDWORKS menu under Tools like this: + +```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image2.png +:alt: AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS menu +:class: bg-primary +:align: center +``` + +If the add-in does not appear, then go to 'Tools' -> 'Add-Ins' and check the box +for AnyExp4SOLIDWORKS to activate it. Afterwards, you may need to restart +SOLIDWORKS to see the add-in menu. + +Now, start the translation process by selecting the ‘Export to AnyScript’ menu item. Doing this will display the following dialog. ```{image} _static/lesson1/lesson1_image3.png