silux product
Professional tool, multi-body dynamic simulation

Versions
2D Standard
2D Pro

Platforms
Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP

Target groups
Mechanical engineering, institutes of technology, universities, technical schools, research, development, etc.

Languages
English, German

Support
Web and fax-hotline, extensive documentation with numerous examples

Learning phase
Quick and independent program start-up.
Intuitive user mode

Model setting
Integrated drawing and definition tools, multi-layer technique

Model size
Microtechnique to astronomical dimensions

Number of parts
Hundreds, thousands,...

Collision control
Fully automatic or by numerous modes defined by user

Simulation method
Finite Differences, continuous simulation

Execution
Fully interactive

Subassemblies
Springs, dampers, actuators, propulsion engines,gears, cables, links, fixed points, ...

Extras
Gravitation fields, perturbations, programmable control systems, sensors, frictions, ....

Standard interfaces
DXF, TEXT

Macro language "silux script"
Command language, automatic drawing, program language, command and control technique, program control, system optimization

Controls
Component parts, subassemblies can be controlled manually (interface) or by a control system "silux script"

Graphs
All geometrical and physical system data can be rendered in graphs live and dynamically.
Export of measurement data

Structure analysis
Internal grid-structure, dynamic stress distribution, elastic-plastic behavior, shock waves, reactive materials, ........