Method of simulation of the appearance of an assembly of parts for motor vehicle body, uses computation to predict change in appearance of body components when they are subject to forces and constraints

摘要

The simulation uses a data file defining relative positions in the assembly and a data file defining appearance and geometry of components, taking into account the mechanical connections existing between parts (9, 10, 11, 12). When the assembly is subject to a pre-defined force, the simulation calculates the appearance properties that are affected using information from the final data file.