7. Interface

The add-in was designed to resemble SpaceClaim’s look and feel as well to follow the SpaceClaim usability paradigm. We recommend using a mouse with a scroll wheel to make working with the add-in easier.

Fig. 7.1 show the main interface elements of the add-in as well as a recommended layout to best fit all the working areas.

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Fig. 7.1 User interface of Algoryx Momentum

  • Ribbon Menu - This is where you first activate the add-in as well as the place where all the tools and joints reside. Accessible from the Momentum tab in the Ribbon menu.

  • The Options Tab - (SpaceClaim’s native options) Here you can change the various options for the current Tool.

  • The Playback Tab - Play back your recorded simulations and step through them frame by frame.

  • The Simulation Structure - This is where you organize your model to be suited for simulation. It also provides some different sorting options.

  • The Properties Tab - (SpaceClaim’s native properties) Here you can change the properties for the selected joint.