Chrono Solidworks

CHRONO::SOLIDWORKS

  

Chrono::SolidWorks is an add-in for [SolidWorks](https://www.solidworks.com) that allows the user to simulate complex CAD models by leveraging the capabilities of the [Chrono](https://www.projectchrono.org) multibody library. The created models can be also exported for further processing in Chrono either as Python, C++, or JSON files.

Chrono::SolidWorks is part of [Project Chrono](https://www.projectchrono.org).

Main features

• seamless integration in SolidWorks as custom add-in
• export complex mechanical systems, including:
  • Parts, as rigid bodies; mass and inertial properties are preserved
  • Assemblies, as rigid bodies for Rigid Assemblies, or articulated for Flexible Assemblies
  • Mates, either Standard or Mechanical
  • custom motors
  • custom spring-damper-actuators
• export visualization shapes as Wavefront .OBJ meshes, to be later edited/optimized/rendered
• add and export advanced collision features either as Primitives, Convex Hulls or Concave Triangle Meshes
• export coordinate frames of interest as chrono::ChMarker

For more informations: [Chrono::Solidworks User Manual](https://api.projectchrono.org/development/manual_chrono_solidworks.html)

How to install the add-in (recommended)

Visit the ProjectChrono website for the [pre-compiled binary webpage](https://www.projectchrono.org/download/) and look for the Chrono::Solidworks section. Dependencies will be installed together with the add-in.

How to build the add-in from source (advanced users)

Note: there is no need to build the add-in fro