Maple

DynaFlexPro

DynaFlexPro is a Maple package for modeling and simulating the dynamics of mechanical multibody systems. A graphical user interface, DynaFlexPro ModelBuilder, facilitates the rapid creation of system models using block diagrams and drop-down menus. DynaFlexPro combines graph theory with engineering mechanics in algorithms that automatically generate the system equations from the system model.

Maple’s powerful computer algebra technologies are used to create concise and efficient sets of system equations in symbolic form, which facilitates viewing, physical insight, and sharing. Not only does this facilitate the design, optimization, simulation and control of complex engineering systems, this symbolic approach is well-suited to teaching of mechanical system design.

The latest usability features of DynaFlexPro v3.0 mean that you can produce models of complex mechanical systems without knowing anything about linear graph theory or Maple command syntax. New Task Assistants and a Coordinate Selection dialog provide a much easier user interface for developing your mechanical systems models than ever before.

Download DynaFlexPro 3.0 Datasheet
New Features in DynaFlexPro 3.0

New DynaFlexPro/Tire Add-On
DynaFlexPro/Tire is an optional add-on package to DynaFlexPro. Users can incorporate the latest pneumatic tire models into simulations of vehicle systems.

Testimonial:
“DynaFlexPro is a fantastic package. I’d recommend it to any control-engineer who needs to create mathematical models of complex articulated multibody systems and analyze their dynamic behavior.”
- Dr Venkat N. Krovi,
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, State University of New York at Buffalo

Key Features

• Rapid creation of system models using block diagrams and drop-down menus
• Automatic generation of kinematic and dynamic equations from system model
  
• Users can select their preferred modeling coordinates
• Uses computer algebra to generate small, efficient sets of equations
• Symbolic equations can be visually examined and shared between team members, clients, colleagues and students
  
• Symbolic format leads to efficient numerical simulation using Maple’s large library of numerical solvers (including those from NAG)
• Specialized routines create optimized code for real-time simulation
• Extensive User’s Manual in “e-book” format, with many solved examples that can be run directly by the user
• Compatible with BlockBuilder for Simulink
• DynaFlexPro/Tire is an optional add-on package to DynaFlexPro. Users can incorporate the latest pneumatic tire models into simulations of vehicle systems.

Ideal User:

• Engineers with a dynamic mechanical system to design or analyze
• Instructors of courses in dynamics and design

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New Features in DynaFlexPro 3.0

• Project Manager User Interface
  Guides you through the model development process with step-by-step instructions, buttons and dialog boxes.
  
  
• Model Development Guide
  Step-by-step guide to creating a new model - or loading an existing one – generating the model equations and viewing them.
  
  
• Coordinate System Selection in ModelBuilder
  Unlike most other multi-body system modeling tools that only generate models in one, absolute coordinate system, DynaFlexPro allows you to select the starting coordinate system to which the rest of the system reference frames are mapped. This can produce much more concise equations than purely absolute coordinates. However, to use this feature, you needed to know a little about linear graph theory concepts like T-Trees and R-Trees and how they relate to the coordinate systems.
  
  Now, you simply the select the coordinate system that is most appropriate for your application. If you’re not sure, the system will even recommend a coordinate system that minimizes the size and number of equations.
  
  
• Equation Builder Assistant
  The Equation Builder Assistant walks you through converting the model description to the kinematic and dynamic equations that describe the motion of the system. There are many options that can be set in this process and the Assistant allows you to set them without knowing any Maple command syntax.
  
  You can then navigate through the resulting model to view and export the equations you need for your work.
  
  
• Simulation Assistant
  All parameters are available through the Simulation Assistant to produce plots of the behavior of the system. All the Maple commands used to produce the simulation can be saved in the Maple worksheet for easy re-execution.

Technical Requirements

• Maple 10 or higher
• Windows 2000, Windows XP or Linux
• Please call for availability on other platforms

Author Information

MotionPro Inc
MotionPro Inc. was co-founded by Dr. John McPhee, P.Eng., and Patricia Shaw, P.Eng. MotionPro develops and markets the DynaFlexPro software for analyzing the motion of complex mechanical systems. MotionPro also helps their customers to develop customized models, including real-time dynamic analysis and optimized designs, of their engineering systems. For further information about MotionPro and its products, please contact sales@motionpro.ca.

Technical Support

Provided by MotionPro Inc, by email: support@motionpro.ca

Other Information

For more information on this product, contact maple@adeptscience.co.uk