New Loop

Although the user will generally want to use AutoLoop, this option allows the user to manually create open and closed loops. The loops can be defined by sequentially selecting the joints which determine the loop path. The loop is complete when the first joint in the loop is selected again. Inputs are checked for errors to prevent incorrect loops. An example is shown below:
Command: NEW_LSelect type of loop, Open/ :
If the loop is a closed loop, just enter return. Closed loops start and end at the same location and represent kinematic constraints on the assembly. If the loop is an open loop, type OPEN and then select a specification as follows:
Select a specification:Starting loop at specification joint 12:Obtaining joint location . . .
After selecting a specification, the loop will automatically begin at the second specification joint created (the point of reference). The loop sequence then follows as with closed loops.
Select a contact joint:
Select contact joints going from one part to the next until the loop is complete. AutoCATS returns "Obtaining Joint Location . . . " after each joint is selected. AutoCATS also indicates which part the contact joint is on.
Starting loop on part ROLLERTransferring to part HUB