1 Reply Latest reply on Apr 12, 2013 8:00 PM by Jared Conway

Where does Frequency analysis place the accelerometer? What is the pink dot on my model?

J. F Apr 12, 2013 2:42 PM

Hi everyone:

I'm trying to figure out the FIRST MODE of my structure (a Hexapid telescope) with frequency simulation. I have a question...where does solidworks place the accelerometer to measure the frequency of my structure? If you look at the PINK cube on top of my structure...what the heck is that? THANK ALOT!!!

Re: Where does Frequency analysis place the accelerometer? What is the pink dot on my model?

Jared Conway Apr 12, 2013 8:00 PM (in response to J. F)

There is no measurement of acceleration/displacement/stress in a frequency analysis. The only outputs are the mode shape and the natural frequencies. If you want that data, you need to go to Simulation Premium, linear dynamic analysis.

The pink dot looks like a graphical artifact from a beam joint. It shouldn't be showing. But maybe something that I'm not thinking of. What kind of graphics card are you using? If you run an analysis on a block or run another fresh study, do you see it?
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