PositionTracker

This simulation component tracks the current position of a selected 3D object.

When to use

Use this simulation component if you want to track the current position of a 3D object at runtime.

For example, the position of an Automated Guided Vehicle should be monitored for evaluation to make some path optimizations afterwards.

How to use

Add this simulation component from the simulation component library. Select a 3D object which should be tracked either in the 3D view or in the assembly structure window using the template select button. When the simulation is running the current position will be outputted.

Note

The current position of the 3D object will only be updated if the simulation is running.

Note

The current position of the tracking point is marked with a small cross.

Parameters

GlobalOrigin

Indicates a point in the global coordinate system which defines an offset of the tracking point from the selected 3D object.

Object3D

Indicates the 3D object which should be tracked.

Outputs

X_Position

Output indicating the current global x position in m of the tracking point.

Y_Position

Output indicating the current global y position in m of the tracking point.

Z_Position

Output indicating the current global z position in m of the tracking point.

Example

In this example, the position of an AGV, as already described roughly above, should be monitored for evaluation. Therefore the simulation components PositionTracker and FileLogger, as shown in the picture below, are used.

As 3D object the whole moving assembly of the vehicle is selected.

The highlighted assembly is shown in the picture below.