Machine jogging

You can use machine jogging to simulate the movement of solids in a Machine Design document without having to use an FM file. This enables you to test the movement and ensure the limits are set correctly.

To use machine jogging to test machine movements:

1. Save any changes to your MD document.

   Any unsaved changes to the document are not displayed in the jogging simulation.

2. Select Machine Design tab > Motion panel > Jog Machine.

   The Jog Machine dialog is displayed.

   Each row displays an axis in which solids in the document can move.

3. Select a solid in the list next to an axis name.

   The list is unavailable if there is only one solid that can move in that axis.

4. For the selected solid, move the slider between the minimum limit and the maximum limit.

   The solid's current position is shown in the middle field, and the solid's movement is simulated in the graphics window.

Note: You can set the limits and home positions of the solids using the Specify Movement dialog.
5. To hide solids in the jogging simulation, select Home tab > Select & Edit panel > Select, then click solids in the graphics window.
6. To return all solids to their default positions, click Reset All.
7. When finished, close the dialog. The jogging simulation is cleared, and all solids are returned to their default positions.