controlling a solidworks model using Labview

[nagosti1]

I am an intern working on a project where I have to controll a solidworks model using Labview. I have to make straight 3-dimensional as well as pan and tilt. I am working with Labview 2009 and Solidworks Office Premium 2007.  I have seen the videos on the NI website on how to do something similar to this, but they use Solidworks Office Premium 2009. 

First of all, is it possible to do this using the 2007 version?

Would I need to purchase any extra Toolkits for Labview?

If it is possible with the tools I have, I would appreciate any help so that I know where to begin.

Thank You

[esmaham]

Hi nagosti1,

The following software is required for this application.
❑ LabVIEW 2009 (32-bit) or later
❑ LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module Standard 2009 or later
❑ NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks 

❑ SolidWorks 2009 Service Pack 2.1 or higher and SolidWorks Motion
Simulation with the Motion Simulation add-in enabled from the Tools
menu in SolidWorks. This is included with SolidWorks Premium,
Simulation Premium, or Simulation Professional. 

Aslso here are some recources to get you started:

Getting Started with NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks

NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks FAQ
 Thanks and have a great day.

Esmail Hamdan | Applications Engineering | National Instruments 

[nagosti1]

Thank you for the response.

Would it not be possible to perform a similar function such as done using the Mechatronic toolkit and tutorial on the NI website, were Solidworks 2007 and COSMOSMotion 2007 are used?

Is there any way to perform very basic moves using a 2007 version of Solidworks Office Premium and COSMOSMotion 2007?

Thank you again

[esmaham]

Hi,

Here are some webcasts explain what you can do with this Toolkit:

NI LabVIEW-SolidWorks Mechatronics Toolkit (Alpha version 01) 

Mechatronics Web Cast Series: New Technologies Enable Virtual Machine Prototyping 

Mechatronics Series I: Mechatronics Basics - Virtual Machine Prototyping Overview and Business Benefits 

Thanks and have a great day.

Esmail Hamdan | Applications Engineering | National Instruments

[P.Sanders]

Thanks for the info