Description

Typical Workflow (Notilus Mechs)

Notilus Mechs lets you simulate mechanical assemblies — hinges, articulated joints, and bolted connections — directly inside Rhino. The typical workflow follows four stages:

1. Define Constraints

Select the geometry pairs and apply nmFixation, nmConcentricity, or nmCoincidence to establish how parts relate to each other. Fixations anchor parts in place; concentricity and coincidence constrain axes and points.

2. Record Positions

Move the assembly to a desired configuration, then use Save Positions in the Mechs panel to store that state. Repeat for each key position (e.g. open / closed states of a hatch or door).

3. Switch Between Positions

Use Load Positions to restore any saved configuration instantly. This lets you verify clearances and movement ranges for each state.

4. Add Bolted Connections

Open the bolting library with nmBoltingUI to define standard or custom bolt assemblies. Assign them to joint faces and edit individual bolt properties with nmBoltEdit.

Flusso di lavoro tipico (Notilus Mechs)

Notilus Mechs consente di simulare assiemi meccanici — cerniere, giunti articolati e connessioni bullonate — direttamente in Rhino.

1. Definisci i Vincoli

Seleziona le coppie di geometria e applica nmFixation, nmConcentricity, o nmCoincidence per stabilire come le parti si relazionano tra loro.

2. Registra le Posizioni

Porta l'assieme nella configurazione desiderata, poi usa Salva Posizioni nel pannello Mechs per salvare quella condizione.

3. Passa tra le Posizioni

Usa Carica Posizioni per ripristinare istantaneamente qualsiasi configurazione salvata e verificare gli ingombri.

4. Aggiungi Connessioni Bullonate

Apri la libreria bulloni con nmBoltingUI e modifica le proprieta dei singoli bulloni con nmBoltEdit.