You can use Motion Analysis (available with the SOLIDWORKS Motion add-in from SOLIDWORKS Premium) to accurately simulate and analyze the motion of an assembly while incorporating the …

Learn how to set up a basic motion study in SOLIDWORKS. In this video we set up a motion study to simulate the behavior of a pair of dice when dropped into a dice tower.

Oct 6, 2021 · This article is a companion to this video which is a demonstration of using Motion Analysis to analyze the motion and loads on the claw assembly pictured below.

Left-click on the Calculate icon in the MotionManager toolbar to begin the motion study. Left-click on the Stop icon (black square) in the MotionManager toolbar to stop the motion study or replay if needed.

Jul 23, 2025 · SolidWorks Motion Study is a comprehensive suite of tools built directly into the SolidWorks environment, allowing engineers and designers to simulate and analyze the kinematic …

Aug 27, 2024 · This article aims to provide guidance to the individual (s) tasked with creating the motion analysis with the goal of helping them simplify the assembly down to minimize the number of DOF …

Oct 2, 2025 · Motion Analysis in SOLIDWORKS is a powerful tool that is often underutilized. It expands on SOLIDWORKS’ built-in assembly motion capabilities (such as real-time collision detection) to …

Dec 22, 2020 · When working with SOLIDWORKS, understanding motion studies is key to effectively simulating and analyzing the movement of your designs. This post will guide you through the three …

Motion studies are graphical simulations of motion for assembly models. You can incorporate visual properties such as lighting and camera perspective into a motion study. Motion studies do not …

Nov 10, 2017 · In this tutorial we will use the motor motion and explain the others in a brief manner. Also, make sure to check out our detailed Solidworks tutorials here.