Adams/Chassis Build Mode
The Adams/Chassis Build mode lets you edit model data and change system configuration.
This topic is divided into the following sections:
• Subsystems
• Components
• Construction options
• Modeling
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Overview
Creating/Opening a Model
To create a model:
1. Select Load Example Model button
in the toolbar.
2. Change the subsystem files or components as desired.
To open a model:
1. Select the Load Model button
in the toolbar.
2. Do one of the following:
a. If you want to load a pre-defined example model:
• Select Example Vehicles in the file browser.
• Select the model you want to load.
b. To load other models:
• Select a valid system file to load the model, such as
vehicle_database.vdb/systems.tbl/system_file.xml.
Model Setup
You can change the setup of the model by using the system file editor. This allows you to change the
model type, select or change the required subsystems, and select or change optional subsystem for a given
model type. This is only available in the Build mode.
You can also change the properties of the model by selecting the Properties tab.
Subsystem Definition Tab
To change model setup:
1. Select highest level node in the Build mode treeview.
The Property editor populates with the system file editor.
2. Select the Subsystem Definition tab.
3. Review or change the following subsystems as desired.
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For the option:
Do the following:
Vehicle Configuration Displays the loaded system file name. If you make changes, select one of the
following:
• Save All- Saves the changes to the loaded system file.
• Save - Saves the current system file.
• Save As -Saves the current system file with a new name.
Model Type
Displays the model type of the system file. Select the model type:
• Full
• Front
• Rear
Required Subsystems
Displays the subsystem files used for the type of model selected. This list
changes according to the model type selected.
Model
type
Required subsytem files
Full
• Body
• Front Suspension
• Front