Vicon Online University
BodyBuilder Training
Session 1 - Introduction to BodyBuilder
Session 2 – .MKR Files, Static Trials and .MP Files
Session 3 – Introduction to Kinematic Modeling
Session 4 – Managing Axes, and Introduction to Macros
Session 5 – Advanced Segments, and 3D Angles
Session 6 – Special Functions and Intro to Kinetics
Session 1 - Introduction to BodyBuilder
WHEN
November 1, 2011 - 10:00 am MST
WHAT
Learn the basics of what you can do with a BodyBuilder script and how to prepare to begin your first script.
OBJECTIVES
1.BodyBuilder Introduction
a. What is BodyBuilder
b. How does BodyBuilder fit into my data processing workflow?
c. Introduction to the BodyBuilder User Interface
d. Introduction to BodyLanguage
e. Files required to run a BodyLanguage script
2.Considerations before beginning your model: Planning your Model
a. What is a Model?
b. The Research Question
c. Free Body Diagram
d. Rigid Segments definition
e. Marker Placement, based on the segment's local coordinate systems
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Session 2 – .MKR Files, Static Trials and .MP Files
WHEN
November 8, 2011 – 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
Learn to create the .MKR file needed to define the markers used in your BodyBuilder model. Next, learn how to create calculations that are only performed on the static trial of your subject (aka T-Pose Trial.) Finally, we will cover how to make the .MP file needed to define the contestant parameters called on by the model file in your BodyBuilder code.
OBJECTIVES
1. How to create a .MKR file
2. Non-Assigning Statements
3. Using a Static Trial
a. Why use at Static Trial
b. How to designate a Static Trial
c. The IF Condition - Designating code as Static Trial only
d. PARAM - Exporting Parameters from the Static Trial to the .MP file
4. Creating a .MP File
a. Generic vs. Subject Specific .MP files
b. Syntax
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Session 3 – Introduction to Kinematic Modeling
WHEN
November 15, 2011– 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
In this session we introduce the fundamental concept in BodyBuilder; how to create segments ( i.e. Rigid Bodies) from your subject markers.
OBJECTIVES
1. Kinematic Analysis
a. Introduction to Vector Algebra and Rigid Body Mechanics
b. An example Pelvis Segment
2. BodyLanguage Basics
a. Basic Syntax
b. Introduction to Segment Definition
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Session 4 – Managing Axes, and Introduction to Macros
WHEN
November 29, 2011 – 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
Learn how to visualize the local coordinate axes created in the last session in order to confirm the axes have the intended directions. Next, we will cover the concept of macros. Macros are a powerful way to repeat a section of code many times in your model while saving time and decreasing the chances of errors.
OBJECTIVES
1. How to visualize the axes of a segment in the 3D workspace
a. Virtual Point Review
b. How to add appropriate code to the .MOD and .MKR files
2. Axes from a Local to Global coordinate systems
a. Why switch from Local to Global and vice versa?
3. Macros
a. What is a Macro?
b. How to create and use a Macro
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Session 5 – Advanced Segments, and 3D Angles
WHEN
December 6, 2011 – 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
Now that we know the basics of how to set up a segment in BodyBuilder, we will learn some advanced tools that can be used to control the position and orientation of the segment. Finally, we will learn how to take 3D angles between our various segments.
OBJECTIVES
1. Advanced Segment Definition
a. Point Functions
b. Dead band
c. Anti-flip lines
d. Linking segments
2. Segment Manipulation
a. Attitude
b. Rotation (Rot)
c. Align
3. 3D Angles
a. Absolute Angles
b. Relative Angles
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Session 6 – Special Functions and Intro to Kinetics
WHEN
December 13, 2011 – 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
Learn special functions to allow you to execute sections of your model only under specified conditions. Finally, we will introduce the topic on Kinetic Analysis and creating hierarchies of segments for inverse dynamic calculations.
OBJECTIVES
1. Special Functions
a. LAST
b. EXIST
c. EXISTATALL
d. EXISTALWAYS
e. AVERAGE
f. MIN/MAX/STDDEV
g. FIELD/SAMPLE/FIRSTSAMPLE/LASTSAMPLE
2. Working along the time scale in BodyBuilder
3. Advanced Angles
4. Introduction to Kinetic Analysis
a. Creating Hierarchies
b. Integration of inertial characteristics in segment definitions
i. Direct method vs Anthropometry table
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Session 7 – Kinetic Functions
WHEN
December 20, 2011 – 10:00am Mountain Standard Time
WHAT
Learn to manage forces from force plates and other decides in your inverse dynamic calculations. Finally, learn the function calls to calculate forces and moments for all segments in your model.
OBJECTIVES
1. Using the REACTION function
2. Using the CONNECT function
3. Managing force platforms in BodyBuilder
a. The ForceVector Macro
b. The Auto connect feature
4. Manually assigning forces to the corresponding foot.
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Please note courses are provided free of charge to customers under warranty, with Support credits or
a Premier support contract. Customers are more than welcome to book on to any course.
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