To use the Force-Data FB correctly, do:
STEP 1: Do Configure the Power Source.
STEP 2: Add the Force-Data FB to the graphic-area
STEP 3: Edit the Force-Data Dialog-box to select a kinematic-element.
STEP 4: Select which Point in the kinematic-element - to define the Action or Reaction force at the joint.
The data at the Force-Data FB output-connector is the force that acts on the kinematic-element through the Point.
If the kinematic-element is a Power-Source, the data is the Load Torque to balance the kinematic-chain.
STEP 5: Connect a wire from the output-connector of a Force-Data FB to , for example, a Graph FB
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Forces toolbar > Add Force-Data FB (right of Graphic-Area) |
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Add menu > Forces sub-menu > Add Force-Data FB |
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Dialog-Box : |
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STEP 1: Add the Force-Data FB to the graphic area
The Force-Data FB is now in the graphic-area - see left |
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STEP 2: Open the Force-Data FB dialog
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 Force-Data FB with example selection of a Spring |
STEP 3: Link the Force-Data FB with a Point at a Joint, Spring or 2D-Cam: 1.Select a Joint, 2D-Cam or Spring in the graphic-area or the Assembly-Tree •The Joint, 2D-Cam or Spring shows in the box •A list of Available Points shows in the box 2.Click a Point in the box of Available Points If you select a: •Pin-Joint - two Available Points •Slide-Joint - four Available Points •2D-Cam - no Available Points •Spring FB - two Available Points Note: Even if a Point shows in the Selected Force Output Element box, click the Point in the Available Points box. 3.Click |
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