The 3D Dimensional Constraint Manager (3D DCM) and Assembly Engineering Manager (AEM) assist with motion simulation setup. The setup includes positioning the elements of the mechanism, and testing whether the mechanism is over-, under- or well-constrained. This allows for computing initial velocities and testing for the validity of motion in the presence of springs, external forces and the contacts between parts, which are potentially intermittent. The D-Cubed software products provide 3D part and assembly modeling, editing and interoperability, 2D/3D parametric sketching, motion simulation, collision detection, clearance measurement, and visualization functionality. Applications include mechanical CAD, CAM, CAE, mold design, sheet metal, AEC, GIS, structural, plant and ship design, CMM, reverse engineering and sales configuration.
