WM2D

Working Model 2D (WM2D) is a simulation program that allows for the two-dimensional simulation of multiple rigid components (aka "objects") via an intuitive and graphic programming environment.

Where to Access WM2D

• Installed in EBU2 rooms 203 205, and 239

• Accessible via Virtual Lab using either Windows or Mac computer

  • See: govirtual.ucsd.edu

    • If running form off campus, you will first need to run the UCSD VPN: http://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/network/connections/off-campus/VPN/index.html

    • NOTE: Make sure to set a pause condition, since the stop button does not work in the Virtual Lab environment.

      • World => Pause Control => New Condition => Pause When => Set time (typical value is 5 sec).

  • Student version available for $30 from: https://www.design-simulation.com/Purchase/studentproducts.php

  • Company webpage: http://www.design-simulation.com/wm2d/

Getting Started Tutorial

• Complete steps 1-8 in the Working Model 2D Introductory Tutorial. https://www.design-simulation.com/wm2d/tutorial.php

WM2D Reference Material:

• Working Model Tutorial by Mark Minor

• Building Mechanisms with Working Model 2D Video Tutorial

• Some of the mathematics behind Working Model 2D.

• clock.wm2d: an example of a pendulum clock in Working Model and the resulting AVI movie and the same movie compressed (loads faster) with Windows Media Video Version 9.

• escapementwheel_and_pendulum_and_pendulum.wm2d: see the effect of the escapement wheel on the oscillation timing of a pendulum clock.