Why add a Force-Data FB?
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Use a Force-Data FB to measure the force* that acts ON a Point at a Joint, Spring, 2D-Cam, Pulley, or Rack-Pinion.
It is important to Configure Power Source correctly to calculate Force*.
* Force is the generic term we use for Force and Torque data.
Add Force-Data FB
 Force-Data FB in graphic-area |
STEP 1: Add the Force-Data FB to the graphic-area.
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1.Click
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1.Click |
Then:
2.Click the graphic-area |
The Force-Data FB is now in the graphic-area.
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 Doube-click to edit Force-Data FB |
STEP 2.Open the Force-Data FB dialog
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 Force-Data FB dialog |
STEP 3.Link the Force-Data FB to a Force-Element and a Point
A.Select a Force-Element
1.Click a Force-element in the graphic-area or the
Force-elements include: Joint, 2D-Cam, Spring, Pulley, Rack-Pinion,
A list of Available Points shows in the box below.
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B.Select a Point in the box of Available Points
1.Click a Point in the box below Available Points
If you select a:
• - there are two(2) Available Points
One Point on each Part of the Pin-Joint
• - there are four(4) Available Points
Two Points on each Line of the Slide-Joint
•2D-Cam - zero(0) Available Points
Contact Point is selected
•Spring FB - two(2) Available Points
The Spring's Anchor Points
•Rack-Pinion - two(2) Available Points
The Contact-Points between the Rack and Pinion
Note: Even if a Point shows in the Selected Force Output Element box, click the Point in the Available Points box.
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C.Complete the command
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to close the