Execution of the simulation

Since the execution of the simulation does not differ much between the different CAD programs, the following chapter explains it using Autodesk^® Inventor^® as an example.

When executing the simulation, it is possible to move individual axes or start a PLC project. The following is an example of how you can move individual axes.

The CAD model is open.

The TwinCAT project is open.

A PLC project is open.

The TwinCAT Runtime is initialized.

1. Start the TwinCAT Runtime in the add-in of the CAD tool or activate the configuration in the TwinCAT project.

2. Open the axis that will be moved by double-clicking on it.

3. Select the Online tab.
Execution of the simulation 1:

4. To move manually, first set the controller enable.

5. Move the axis using the buttons +, ++ or the keys [F3], [F4] and the buttons -, -- or the keys [F1], [F2].

The movement of the axis is now visible in the CAD model.
Execution of the simulation 2:

6. Stop the simulation by stopping the TwinCAT Runtime in the CAD tool add-in.