Adjust Ride Height
Use the Ride Height tool to adjust the heave, pitch, and roll of the model.
Adjust Heave
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From the Setup ribbon, Ride
Height tool group, click the Heave
tool.
- In the modeling window, select the dimension for the desired axle.
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In the microdialog, enter a value for height and press
Enter.
Adjust Roll and Pitch
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From the Setup ribbon, Ride
Height tool group, click the Roll and
Pitch tool.
- Optional:
Select fixed parts.
- From the guide bar, select Fixed Parts.
- In the modeling window, select parts you would like to remain stationary.
All wheel parts are stationary by default. - From the guide bar, select Ride Height.
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In the modeling window, click the dimensions of the
desired wheels.
Restriction: Only three dimensions can be active at a given time.The selected dimensions are activated.Tip: To deactivate a dimension, hold Ctrl and click the desired dimension.
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Edit the dimension height by completing one of the following:
- In the microdialog, enter a value for height and press Enter.
- In the microdialog, click and use the graphical manipulators to adjust the reference location.
Tip: To reset a dimension value, click in the microdialog. -
Position the vehicle by completing one of the following:
- From the guide bar, select to position the vehicle and continue adjusting the pitch and roll.
- From the guide bar, select to position the vehicle and exit the tool.