Help with assembly analysis CREO 10.0

[ML_10397290]

I have a school project with a claw mechanism designed by my group. The goal is to create a motion and force analysis that measures important aspects of the design. I want to measure the force generated between the two claws and perhaps the reaction forces at each pin. Can someone walk me through exactly how to do this? I'm completely lost. Thank you in advance for your help. 

A bit of what I have already done is: 

- Add a motor to the pinion to simulate the rack being pulled backward.

- Run an analysis from the fully open position to right before the two claw parts touch. 

Thank you for your help in advance. 

[vnamboodheri]

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