Force-Data FB
To use the Force-Data FB correctly, do:
| 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 , 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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Menu :
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Dialog-Box :
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| STEP 1: | Add the Force-Data FB to the graphic area |
| 1. | Click Forces toolbar > Add Force-Data FB |
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| 1. | Click Add menu > Forces sub-menu > Add Force-Data FB |
| 2. | Click in the graphic-area to place the Force-Data FB in the graphic-area. |
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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 with a Point at a Joint, Spring or 2D-Cam: |
| 1. | Select a Joint, 2D-Cam or Spring in the graphic-area or the |
| • | 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:
| • | - two Available Points
One Point on each Part of the Pin-Joint |
| • | - four Available Points
Two Points on each Line of the Slide-Joint |
| • | 2D-Cam - no Available Points
Contact Point is selected |
| • | Spring FB - two Available Points
The Spring's Anchor Points |
Note: Even if a Point shows in the , click the Point in the Available Points box.
| 3. | Click  to close the |
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