Construct mechanisms
Build planar mechanisms from links, kinematic pairs, one- and two-link slider groups, and slotted-link mechanisms.
DXNest Motion · Kinematics
Design, simulate and analyze planar mechanisms
DXNest Motion is browser-based kinematics software for constructing, simulating and analyzing planar mechanisms, including linkages, sliders, gears, racks, eccentric drives, rollers and rolling segments.
Build the mechanism on an engineering canvas, solve its full cycle, inspect trajectories and motion parameters, compare graphs, and export the results without installing desktop software.
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Construct
Create links, kinematic pairs, sliders, gear and rack transmissions, eccentric drives, roller contacts and rolling segments directly on the canvas.
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Simulate
Run a complete input cycle with a constraint solver and animate the resulting motion, trajectories, velocity vectors and acceleration vectors.
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Analyze and export
Review calculated point and link series, overlay graphs from different mechanisms, and export drawings, data tables and charts.
Capabilities
One workspace from mechanism layout to motion data
DXNest Motion keeps construction, calculation, visualization and export connected to the same mechanism model.
Model transmissions
Add multi-wheel gear trains, gear sectors, internal gears, racks, eccentric drives and attachable output pairs.
Simulate a full cycle
Use the constraint solver to animate a mechanism through its complete input cycle and inspect every solved position.
Analyze motion
Calculate displacement, velocity and acceleration for points, links, sliders, gears, segments and roller contacts.
Compare graphs
Keep several mechanisms open in tabs and overlay their calculated curves in one graph window for comparison.
Export engineering data
Save project data and results as JSON, CSV, SVG, DXF and XLSX, including per-object cycle tables and charts.
Mechanism modeling
Model connected motion, not isolated parts
Linkages and sliders
- Links and revolute kinematic pairs
- One- and two-link slider groups
- Pivoted slotted-link mechanisms
- Fixed dimensions and formulas
Gears and racks
- Multi-wheel external gear trains
- Internal gears and gear sectors
- Fixed and driven rack transmissions
- Selectable rotation sources
Drives and contacts
- Input cranks and eccentric drives
- Roller-on-wheel clearance or rigid contact
- Rolling pressing segments
- Attachable output kinematic pairs
Engineering drawing tools
- Linear and angular dimensions
- Movable dimension placement
- Trajectories and vector overlays
- Light and dark drafting themes
Kinematic analysis
See what every point and link does through the cycle
The calculation engine produces synchronized series for the complete mechanism, ready to inspect as values, vectors, trajectories and graphs.
Points
X and Y position, velocity and acceleration over the full input cycle.
Links and segments
Angle, angular velocity and angular acceleration for moving members.
Roller contacts
Clearance and centre distance through the cycle, including rigid-contact configurations.
Graphs and comparison
Plot calculated parameters and overlay curves from mechanisms open in different tabs.
Workflow
From a mechanism concept to reusable results
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Build the geometry
Place supports, links, sliders, gears and specialized contacts on the engineering canvas.
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Set dimensions
Enter lengths, coordinates, angles, radii and formulas, then choose which parameters stay fixed.
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Solve and inspect
Analyze the input cycle and review animation, trajectories, vectors, calculated series and graphs.
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Save and export
Keep the project in your account and export drawings or calculation data for further engineering work.
Specifications
DXNest Motion at a glance
| Product type | Browser-based planar mechanism design and kinematic-analysis software |
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| Workspace | Interactive SVG engineering canvas with multiple mechanism tabs, object list, parameters and dimensions |
| Solver | Constraint-based cycle calculation with differentiated velocities and accelerations |
| Visualization | Animation, trajectories, velocity vectors, acceleration vectors and comparative graphs |
| Exports | JSON, CSV, SVG, DXF and XLSX with per-object cycle tables and charts |
| Access | motion.dxnest.io |
Start designing a mechanism
Open DXNest Motion in your browser, or contact us for current access and licensing details.