Creating clusters with RocSim?

[PopRocket]

I am using a trial version of RocSim and trying to create a model with a seven motor cluster, six motors around a central motor. RocSim does not seem to support this configuration - at least it is not one of the available patterns when using the cluster wizard. Can someone help me out?

 

[BobCox]

I'm a bit surprised that that 7-motor cluster is not one of RockSim's default options, but it is pretty easy to do.

1) Set up a cluster using the 6-motor cluster.
2) Select one of the motor tubes. Copy it (using ctrl-C) and paste it (ctrl-V).
3) Edit the newly copied tube. On the Radial Position tab, change the Radial Distance to 0.000. On the General tab, rename the tube. Press OK.

It's just that easy.

 

[PopRocket]

Thanks Bob. That worked.

 

[jraice]

just do a 6 motor cluster, and a seperate single motor mount. The seperate mount will be centered, this is how I simulate 7 motor clusters.