Design method for simulating pipeline fluid and mechanical motion scene based on Composer
The Composer software uses the Composer software to simulate and demonstrate animation design of mechanical structure movement, pipeline fluid and equipment assembly, which solves the shortcomings of animation display in digital product design and realizes dynamic display and verification of complex systems.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510650818.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing digital product design software cannot effectively display equipment assembly, pipeline system operation animation and mechanical product motion process animation.
Composer software is used to simulate and demonstrate animation design of mechanical structure movement, pipeline fluid flow and equipment assembly, including model modeling, merging, rendering, motion relationship setting, texture adjustment, keyframe setting and animation export.
It realizes the operation process of complex pipeline systems, system principle simulation, equipment maintenance simulation and dynamic display of mechanical product work scenarios, and improves the intuitiveness of design rationality verification.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of digital design technology, and in particular relates to a design method for simulating pipeline fluid and mechanical motion scenes based on Composer. Background Art
[0002] Current digital products are mainly static models used for product assembly and manufacturing. In daily design, many complex devices or systems require precise motion simulation to help designers verify the rationality of the design. At the same time, in the product design process, in order to more intuitively display product characteristics, dynamic animation production has become an indispensable part.
[0003] At present, in daily digital product design, product digital design software cannot effectively display equipment assembly, pipeline system operation animation, and mechanical product movement process animation. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a design method for simulating pipeline fluid and mechanical motion scenarios based on Composer, including:
[0005] Mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation;
[0006] Pipeline fluid flow simulation demonstration animation;
[0007] Equipment assembly disassembly simulation demonstration animation.
[0008] Furthermore, the mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation includes:
[0009] Model the robotic arm model or assemble parts in digital design software and export the model;
[0010] Merge the imported model: import the model into the composer software, select the target part in the structure tree, and use the merge command to form the components;
[0011] Render the model: adjust the color opacity, brightness, emission, texture, environmental effects, and outlines according to the model design;
[0012] Set the parent-child relationship of the motion of each component of the robot arm: Set the parent-child relationship to enable the various components of the robot arm to have transmission function;
[0013] Adjust model link properties: Set the link properties of each active component and define the movement mode of each component as rigid or rotational;
[0014] Adjust component motion pivots: Adjust the motion pivots of each component and align them with the local coordinate system so that the component can rotate along the specified axis and at the specified position;
[0015] Generate key views: First, select the "View" window and click "Create View" to create the initial view. Then use the "Motion Mechanism" module to drive the robot model and create views when adjusting to key positions. Each view created can be played.
[0016] Combine views into animation: Change the view mode to animation mode. Select the key views created in the previous step and drag them to the timeline in chronological order according to the animation requirements. Click the play command to view the animation.
[0017] Animation export: Click the "Video" command in the "Publish" module in the workshop project, and the workshop window will appear on the right. You can set the "Anti-aliasing" parameters of "AVI" output and export the produced simulation animation.
[0018] Furthermore, pipeline fluid flow simulation animation includes:
[0019] Model format processing: the import file format is 3dxml;
[0020] Model texture material production: Use the drawing tool to create a half blue and half white picture, and save the picture in jpg format;
[0021] Give the model texture: click on the water tank, bucket, and pipe models to select them and add the materials from the previous step to fill them into the model;
[0022] Adjust the texture: drag the aspect ratio and scale to adjust the liquid level to the appropriate position;
[0023] Processing of moving parts model: The valve used in digital design is a whole. It needs to be imported into the software and broken up into pieces. Then the valve body and handle are combined separately to realize the open and closed states of the handle.
[0024] Valve opening animation production: At 0 seconds on the event axis, click the video keyframe to determine the video angle of view. At 2 seconds on the timeline, turn the valve handle to the required angle and record the keyframe.
[0025] Water flow animation production: click on the water pipe model, click "Set Keyframe" on the timeline at the 1st second, then click "Set Keyframe" on the timeline at the 2nd second, click on the workspace in the work bar - Texture, then the work box in the upper right corner will appear, select "Texture Translation Mode", and finally click on the water level of the water pipe and drag it down to the target position;
[0026] To create an animation of the water level in the tank dropping and the water level in the bucket rising: Click the tank model, then click "Set Keyframe" at the 2nd second and then "Set Keyframe" at the 6th second. In the texture workspace in the upper right corner, select "Texture Translation Mode." Finally, drag the water level in the tank downward to the target position, and then drag the water level in the bucket upward to the target position to complete the fluid dynamics display.
[0027] Animation export: Play the animation you created, and then export it as an AVI video after confirming the effect.
[0028] Furthermore, the equipment assembly disassembly simulation demonstration animation includes:
[0029] Model format processing: export 3D XML format models from product digital design software, import them into Composer software, and produce assembly model disassembly effects;
[0030] Model processing after importing the external model into the Composer software: Based on the requirements of the equipment disassembly effect, the various components of the equipment are merged into a single overall model using the "Merge command" of the geometry module for disassembly and decomposition;
[0031] Determine the animation perspective: Adjust the device model in the model display window to the desired animation perspective, and set the "Camera Keyframe" at the beginning of the timeline to determine the initial animation perspective. According to the animation requirements, you can set any animation perspective at the corresponding time on the timeline according to the above method;
[0032] Disassembly animation production - single component: click the "distribution box cover component" model, select "Set position keyframe" on the timeline. The keyframe here is the first frame of the cover opening animation. According to the cover opening time, set the "keyframe" at the corresponding position on the timeline. Use the rotation name in the transformation module to rotate the cover model to the target angle, and then click the play command to play the distribution box cover opening animation;
[0033] Disassembly animation production - all parts: After the previous animation is completed, on the timeline after the last frame of the animation, each part is produced in turn according to the single part animation production process; that is, the disassembly animation production of each part is completed;
[0034] Distribution box disassembly animation export: After confirming the effect, use the "Workshop" module, "Video" function to export a qualified AVI video with a specified resolution.
[0035] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0036] The present invention can conveniently utilize existing digital product models for dynamic display of assembly and principles in daily digital design work, such as simulation demonstration of complex piping system operation process and system principle, simulation demonstration of process decomposition of large-scale products, simulation demonstration of equipment maintenance, etc., simulation demonstration of mechanical product working scene, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0037] Figure 1 Demonstrate animation of mechanical structure motion simulation - source model diagram;
[0038] Figure 2 Demonstrate animation and model processing diagram for mechanical structure motion simulation;
[0039] Figure 3 Animation-model rendering for mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration;
[0040] Figure 4 For the mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation - set up the component parent-child relationship diagram;
[0041] Figure 5 To demonstrate the animation of mechanical structure motion simulation - adjust the model link property diagram;
[0042] Figure 6 To simulate the movement of mechanical structures, animation was created - the movement pivot diagrams of each component were adjusted;
[0043] Figure 7 Animation demonstration for mechanical structure motion simulation - combined animation diagram;
[0044] Figure 8 To demonstrate the animation of mechanical structure motion simulation - adjust the model link property diagram;
[0045] Figure 9 Demonstrate animation for mechanical structure motion simulation - export simulation animation graph;
[0046] Figure 10 Create graphics for pipeline fluid simulation demonstration animation-model texture material;
[0047] Figure 11 For pipeline fluid simulation demonstration animation - give the model a texture map;
[0048] Figure 12 Adjust the liquid level map for pipeline fluid simulation demonstration animation;
[0049] Figure 13 Demonstrate animation of pipeline fluid simulation - processing diagram of moving parts model;
[0050] Figure 14 Produce animations for pipeline fluid simulation demonstrations and mechanical operation animations;
[0051] Figure 15 Create animations for pipeline fluid simulation demonstrations - fluid animations;
[0052] Figure 16 Demonstrate animation for pipeline fluid simulation - animation effect diagram;
[0053] Figure 17 Demonstrate animation for pipeline fluid simulation - export animation diagram;
[0054] Figure 18 Animation of equipment disassembly simulation demonstration - external model post-processing diagram;
[0055] Figure 19 Simulate the disassembly of the equipment and provide a preliminary rendering of the disassembly animation.
[0056] Figure 20 A simulation animation of the device disassembly - the final effect of the disassembly animation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0057] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0058] The present invention provides a design method for simulating pipeline fluid and mechanical structure motion scenarios based on Composer, which specifically includes:
[0059] 1. Mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation:
[0060] 1) Model the robot arm model or assemble parts in digital design software (such as Figure 1 As shown), export the model (.3dxml format).
[0061] 2) Merge the imported model: import the model into the composer software, select the target part in the structure tree, and use the merge command to form the components ( Figure 2 ).
[0062] 3) Render the model: adjust the color opacity, brightness, emission, texture, environmental effects, outline, etc. provided by the model design ( Figure 3 ).
[0063] 4) Set the parent-child relationship of the movement of each component of the robot arm: Set the parent-child relationship so that the components of the robot arm have transmission functions ( Figure 4 ).
[0064] 5) Adjust the model link properties: Set the link properties of each active component, and define the movement mode of each component as rigid or rotational ( Figure 5 ).
[0065] 6) Adjust the movement pivot of each component: Adjust the movement pivot of each component and align it with the local coordinate system so that the component can rotate along the specified axis and at the specified position ( Figure 6 ).
[0066] 7) Generate key views: First, select the "View" window and click "Create View" to create the initial view. Then use the "Motion Mechanism" module to drive the robot model and create views when adjusting to key positions. Each view created can be played ( Figure 7 ).
[0067] 8) Combine views into animation: Adjust the view mode to animation mode. According to the animation requirements, select the key views created in the previous step and drag them into the timeline in chronological order. Click the play command to view the animation ( Figure 8 ).
[0068] 9) Animation export: Click the "Video" command in the "Publish" module in the workshop project, and the workshop window will appear on the right. You can set the "AVI" output "anti-aliasing" parameters and export the produced simulation animation ( Figure 9 ).
[0069] 2. Pipeline fluid flow simulation demonstration animation:
[0070] 1) Model format processing: The imported file format is 3dxml, which has the characteristics of fast model import and can inherit the original model's color, transparency and other properties.
[0071] 2) Model texture material production: Use the drawing tool to create a half blue and half white picture. (Leaving half white is because white is the default transparent color when applying the texture, and dragging the texture can produce a water flow effect.) Save the picture in jpg format ( Figure 10 ).
[0072] 3) Add texture to the model: Click on the water tank, bucket, or pipe model to select and add Figure 10 Fill the model with the material ( Figure 11 ).
[0073] 4) Adjust the texture: Drag the aspect ratio and scale to adjust the liquid level to the appropriate position ( Figure 12 ).
[0074] 5) Processing of moving parts model: The valve used in digital design is a whole, which needs to be imported into the software and broken up in the form of facets. Then the valve body and the handle are combined separately to realize the handle in the open and closed state of the valve body ( Figure 13 ).
[0075] 6) Valve opening animation production: At 0 seconds on the event axis, click the video keyframe to determine the video angle ( Figure 14), at the 2nd second on the timeline, turn the valve handle to the required angle and record a keyframe.
[0076] 7) Water flow animation production: Click the water pipe model, click the timeline "Set Keyframe" at the 1st second, then click the timeline "Set Keyframe" at the 2nd second, click the work bar workshop - Texture, then the work box in the upper right corner will appear, select "Texture Translation Mode", and finally click the water level of the water pipe and drag it down to the target position ( Figure 15 ).
[0077] 8) Water level in the tank drops, and water level in the bucket rises: Click the water tank model, click "Set Keyframe" at the 2nd second on the timeline, and then click "Set Keyframe" at the 6th second on the timeline. In the texture work box in the upper right corner, select "Texture Translation Mode", and finally drag the water level of the water tank downward to the target position, and drag the water level of the bucket upward to the target position to complete the fluid dynamic display ( Figure 16 ).
[0078] 9) Animation export: Play the animation and export it to AVI format after confirming the effect. Figure 17 ).
[0079] 3. Equipment assembly disassembly simulation demonstration animation:
[0080] 1) Model format processing: Export the 3D XML format model from the product digital design software, import it into the Composer software, and produce the assembly model disassembly effect.
[0081] 2) Model processing after importing the external model into the composer software: According to the requirements of the equipment disassembly effect, the various components of the equipment are merged into a single overall model using the "Merge command" of the geometry module for disassembly and decomposition ( Figure 18 ).
[0082] 3) Determine the animation viewing angle: Adjust the device model in the model display window to the required animation viewing angle, set the "camera keyframe" at the beginning of the timeline (0 seconds) to determine the initial viewing angle of the animation, and according to the animation requirements, you can set any animation viewing angle according to the above method at the corresponding time on the timeline.
[0083] 4) Disassembly animation production - single component: Click the "distribution box cover component" model, select "Set position keyframe" on the timeline. The keyframe here is the first frame of the cover opening animation. According to the cover opening time, set the "keyframe" at the corresponding position on the timeline. Use the rotation name in the transformation module to rotate the cover model to the target angle, and then click the play command to play the distribution box cover opening animation ( Figure 19 ).
[0084] 5) Disassembly animation production - all parts: After the previous animation is completed, on the timeline after the last frame of the animation, each part is animated in turn according to the single part animation production process (depending on the movement mode of the part, select the rotation or translation movement mode). The disassembly animation production of each part is completed. Click the play command to play the distribution box disassembly animation ( Figure 20 ).
[0085] 6) Export the distribution box disassembly animation: After confirming the effect, use the "Workshop" module, "Video" function to export a qualified AVI video with a specified resolution.
[0086] The above-mentioned mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation, pipeline fluid flow simulation demonstration animation, and equipment assembly disassembly simulation demonstration animation have three technical points. In daily digital design work, existing digital product models can be conveniently used for dynamic display of assembly, principles, etc., such as simulation demonstration of complex piping system operation procedures and system principles, process decomposition simulation demonstration of large-scale products, equipment maintenance simulation demonstration, etc., and mechanical product working scene simulation demonstration and other scenarios.
[0087] In summary, the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made according to the patent scope of the present invention and the contents of the specification are within the scope covered by the patent of the present invention.
Claims
1. A method for designing pipeline fluid and mechanical motion scenarios based on Composer simulation, characterized in that: include: Mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation; Pipeline fluid flow simulation demonstration animation; Equipment assembly disassembly simulation demonstration animation.
2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Mechanical structure motion simulation demonstration animation includes: Model the robotic arm model or assemble parts in digital design software and export the model; Merge the imported model: import the model into the composer software, select the target part in the structure tree, and use the merge command to form the components; Render the model: adjust the color opacity, brightness, emission, texture, environmental effects, and outlines according to the model design; Set the parent-child relationship of the motion of each component of the robot arm: Set the parent-child relationship to enable the various components of the robot arm to have transmission function; Adjust model link properties: Set the link properties of each active component and define the movement mode of each component as rigid or rotational; Adjust component motion pivots: Adjust the motion pivots of each component and align them with the local coordinate system so that the component can rotate along the specified axis and at the specified position; Generate key views: First, select the "View" window and click "Create View" to create the initial view. Then use the "Motion Mechanism" module to drive the robot model and create views when adjusting to key positions. Each view created can be played. Combine views into animation: Change the view mode to animation mode. Select the key views created in the previous step and drag them to the timeline in chronological order according to the animation requirements. Click the play command to view the animation. Animation export: Click the "Video" command in the "Publish" module in the workshop project, and the workshop window will appear on the right. You can set the "Anti-aliasing" parameters of "AVI" output and export the produced simulation animation.
3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The pipeline fluid flow simulation animation includes: Model format processing: the import file format is 3dxml; Model texture material production: Use the drawing tool to create a half blue and half white picture, and save the picture in jpg format; Give the model texture: click on the water tank, bucket, and pipe models to select them and add the materials from the previous step to fill them into the model; Adjust the texture: drag the aspect ratio and scale to adjust the liquid level to the appropriate position; Processing of moving parts model: The valve used in digital design is a whole. It needs to be imported into the software and broken up into pieces. Then the valve body and handle are combined separately to realize the open and closed states of the handle. Valve opening animation production: At 0 seconds on the event axis, click the video keyframe to determine the video angle of view. At 2 seconds on the timeline, turn the valve handle to the required angle and record the keyframe. Water flow animation production: click on the water pipe model, click "Set Keyframe" on the timeline at the first second, then click "Set Keyframe" on the timeline at the second second. Click the workspace in the work bar - Texture, and then the work box in the upper right corner will appear. Select "Texture Translation Mode", and finally click on the water level of the water pipe and drag it down to the target position; To create an animation of the water level in the tank dropping and the water level in the bucket rising: Click the water tank model, then click "Set Keyframe" at the 2nd second and then "Set Keyframe" at the 6th second. In the texture workspace in the upper right corner, select "Texture Translation Mode." Finally, drag the water level in the tank downward to the target position, and then drag the water level in the bucket upward to the target position to complete the fluid dynamics display. Animation export: Play the animation you created, and then export it as an AVI video after confirming the effect.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein Equipment assembly disassembly simulation animation includes: Model format processing: export 3D XML format models from product digital design software, import them into Composer software, and produce assembly model disassembly effects; Model processing after importing the external model into the Composer software: Based on the requirements of the device disassembly effect, the various components of the device are merged into a single overall model using the "Merge command" of the geometry module for disassembly and decomposition; Determine the animation perspective: Adjust the device model in the model display window to the desired animation perspective, and set a "camera keyframe" at the beginning of the timeline to determine the initial animation perspective. Based on animation requirements, you can set any animation perspective at the corresponding time on the timeline using the above method. Disassembly animation production - single component: Click the "Distribution Box Cover Component" model and select "Set Position Keyframe" on the timeline. The keyframe here is the first frame of the cover opening animation. Set the "Keyframe" at the corresponding position on the timeline according to the cover opening time. Use the rotation name in the transformation module to rotate the cover model to the target angle. Click the play command to play the distribution box cover opening animation. Disassembly animation production - all parts: After the previous animation is completed, on the timeline after the last frame of the animation, each part is produced in turn according to the single part animation production process; that is, the disassembly animation production of each part is completed; Export the distribution box disassembly animation: After confirming the effect, use the "Workshop" module, "Video" function to export a qualified AVI video with a specified resolution.