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      <div class="title_topic2" id="xps10_pagetitle">Tire Envelope Wizard - Procedures</div>
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               <p class="para_td"> <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz.html');return(false);">Tire Envelope Wizard</a></p>
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               <p class="para_td"> <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_steps.html');return(false);">Page Steps</a></p>
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               <p class="para_td">Procedures</p>
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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">These procedures assume you are using the navigation tree to proceed through the steps in the wizard. You can also double-click a step in the navigation tree at any time to change a step's options.</p>
      <div class="title_division">Procedure 1:  </div>
      <p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_intro.html');return(false);">Introduction Step</a></p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose the components of the wizard you wish to execute, either or both  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_intro.html');return(false);">Create Motion Envelope</a> and  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_intro.html');return(false);">Load Clearance Browser</a>.
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         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose Next.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Enter any freeform text you would like stored with the envelope feature in the Comments box.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose Next to continue to the Construct Study step. </p>
         </li>
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      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 2:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_construct_study"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_cstudy.html');return(false);">Construct Study Step</a></p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Accept the default of creating the tire envelope in the work part, or specify a part file to add to the study file (you can use the Browse button to select a new file name).</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose Next.</p>
            <ul>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you chose work part, continue to the Object Definition step.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you chose to specify a new file, you must specify a master part name. Enter the part name in the Master Part Name field, or use the Browse button to select a master part file. Then, choose Next to continue to the Object Definition step. </p>
               </li>
            </ul>
         </li>
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      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 3:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_object_def"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_objdef.html');return(false);">Object Definition Step</a></p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose how you want to define the static shape, either Sheet/Solid/Solids, or 2D Tire Profile.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose Next. </p>
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               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you chose Sheet/Solid/Solids:</p>
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                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Select the sheet or solids that define the tire shape that is moving along a path. Use the filter option if necessary to restrict object selection to solid, sheet, or component.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose Next. The Tire CSYS and Wheel Offset page displays.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Select the CSYS Constructor tool to define a csys to reposition the object at each orientation (Motion Path step). Since the tire is symmetric, only the XC axis and origin are important.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Specify the wheel offset. </p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose Next to continue to the Motion Path step.</p>
                     </li>
                  </ol>
               </li>
            </ul>
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               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you chose 2D Tire Profile, click Next to open the Tire Profile page and follow these steps:</p>
                  <ol type="a" start="1">
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Select a sketch from the active part, or choose a part file with tire sketches in it. </p>
                        <p class="para_item">If you select a part file, choose a sketch from the listing area to use for creating the tire envelope.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose Next.</p>
                        <p class="para_item">The Wheel Options page displays.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose a rim diameter. A list of standard sizes from Customer Defaults are listed. The chosen value is converted to the units of the part file and displayed in the field box. Choose Custom if the desired size is not in the list of standard sizes.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Select the Mirror Profile about Centerline (Y) option if the sketch is only half the profile. If you choose this option and the sketch does not start at the Y axis, and error message displays. </p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Specify the wheel offset.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose Next. The tire solid is created. (You can turn off its display by clearing the Object Definition box.)<br> Continue to the Motion Path Step.
                        </p>
                     </li>
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               </li>
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      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 4:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_motion_path"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_motion.html');return(false);">Motion Path Step</a></p>
      <p class="para_division">Choose the desired method for defining the motion of the static object that you defined in the Object Definition step, either:</p>
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         <li>
            <p class="para_item"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_motion_spindl.html');return(false);">Spindle Points File</a> Method
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            <p class="para_item">Specify the name of the spindle points file. Choose Next.</p>
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               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you selected Create Motion Envelope in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_envelope_opts');return(false);">Envelope Options Step</a>.
                  </p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">If you selected Load Clearance Browser in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_clearance_browser');return(false);">Clearance Browser Step</a>.
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               </li>
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         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_motion_frmspndln.html');return(false);">From Spindle Lines</a> Method
            </p>
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               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Select the line that represents the spindle axis in design position.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Specify the wheel center end on that spindle axis</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Choose the articulated spindle lines.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Choose Next to continue to the next page. </p>
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                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">If you selected Create Motion Envelope in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_envelope_opts');return(false);">Envelope Options Step</a>.
                        </p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">If you selected Load Clearance Browser in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_clearance_browser');return(false);">Clearance Browser Step</a>.
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                     </li>
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               </li>
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         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_motion_scen.html');return(false);">Existing Scenario Motion Model</a> Method
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               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Specify a scenario model part file that describes the static motion of the tire and then choose Next. The UGNX Motion application is started.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Select a line from the graphics window to represent the spindle axis.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Choose Next to continue to the Scenario Driver Ranges page.<br></p><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_scenario_drivers"></a><p class="para_item"><em>Scenario Driver Ranges</em>:
                  </p>
                  <p class="para_item">You must now specify the drivers to articulate the mechanism. (The next pages display after you have selected or built a scenario model, or one is built using a template.) The mechanism that is selected, or built with a template is displayed for ease of identifying the drivers.</p>
                  <ol type="a" start="1">
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Specify the displacement ranges for each driver and the number of steps. Use the Drivers X&rarr;Y option to change drivers associated with each axis. If Steering is currently the X axis, it changes to the Y axis. If Jounce/Rebound is the Y axis it becomes the X axis.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Specify the lower and upper driver displacement limits.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Specify the number of reference locations to use for the range given above.</p>
                     </li>
                     <li>
                        <p class="para_item">Choose Next to continue to the next page. The ADAMS  motion solver is executed and any errors are reported. </p>
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                           <li>
                              <p class="para_item">If you selected Create Motion Envelope in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_envelope_opts');return(false);">Envelope Options Step</a>.
                              </p>
                           </li>
                           <li>
                              <p class="para_item">If you selected Load Clearance Browser in the Information step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_clearance_browser');return(false);">Clearance Browser Step</a>.
                              </p>
                           </li>
                        </ul>
                     </li>
                  </ol>
               </li>
            </ol>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_motion_suspen.html');return(false);">Suspension Template</a> Method
            </p>
            <ol type="1" start="1">
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Choose the template type, either MacPherson Strut, Short Long Arm (SLA) with steering, Short Long Arm (SLA) without steering, or 5 Link Solid Axle.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Enter the required values for each template (vehicle sides).<br></p>
                  <p class="para_item">Fill in the fields by entering X, Y, Z values or by selecting the points sequentially. The points must be selected as listed in the dialog. Putting the cursor in a field and selecting a point causes that field to update with the coordinates of the selected point. After you select each point, the cursor moves to the next field. </p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Enter any optional values.<br> 
                  </p>
                  <p class="para_item">If you select the Opposite Inner drive joint specify the opposite inner drive joint location. A symmetric Inner drive joint is used if the Opposite Inner drive joint is not specified. The same is true for the Opposite Stabilizer bushing. A symmetric bushing is used unless the Opposite Stabilizer bushing is specified.</p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">A scenario model is internally constructed and used to generate the range of positions for the static object definition. This option is only available if you are constructing a tire motion envelope. </p>
               </li>
               <li>
                  <p class="para_item">Choose Next to go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_proc.html#tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_scenario_drivers');return(false);">Scenario Driver Ranges</a>. 
                  </p>
               </li>
            </ol>
         </li>
      </ul>
      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 5:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_envelope_opts"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_envopts.html');return(false);">Envelope Options Step</a></p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Use the slider to change the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_envopts.html');return(false);">smoothness sensitivity</a> of the motion envelope. Choose Next.
            </p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Accept the default start angle, or key in a new value.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Accept default end angle or key in a new value. Choose Next.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Specify any offsets to be used when constructing the motion envelope.</p>
         </li>
      </ol>
      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 6:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_clearance_browser"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_cle_browser.html');return(false);">Clearance Browser Step</a></p>
      <p class="para_division">The Clearance Browser Option is not available until NX 3.0.2.</p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">If you do not want all components checked for clearance, select only those in the listing window. Otherwise, all components are automatically selected for checking.</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Choose Next to check for clearances against all specified components or solids in the master part file. The Clearance Browser is launched (see the Assemblies Help for details on the Clearance Browser).</p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">If you selected Create Motion Envelope in the Introduction step, go to the  <a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_fin_step.html');return(false);">Finish Step</a>.
            </p>
         </li>
      </ol>
      <div class="title_division"> Procedure 7:  </div><a name="tire_envelope_wiz_tirenv_wiz_proc_quick_check"></a><p class="para_division"><a class="links" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="top.openFile('vehiclepkg/tirenv_wiz_fin_step.html');return(false);">Finish Step</a></p>
      <ol type="1" start="1">
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Select the Write Inputs to Listing Window to have the system write a record all of the inputs used to create the tire envelope. </p>
         </li>
         <li>
            <p class="para_item">Click Finish to create the tire envelope. If you did not specify a tire envelope on the Information page, clicking Finish exits the wizard.</p>
         </li>
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