Properties

The user can define initial conditions and friction force using Joint page.

Figure 1  CVCV property page [Joint page]

•     Type: Shows the type of joint.

•     Curve: The two curves must be in the same plane. If two curves are straight lines, an error occurs because plane normal cannot be obtained. (Error code: C000917)

•    Curve: Changes the curve by using Cv.

•    Preview for Curve Segment: Shows the segments of the curve by clicking Preview.

•    Setting for Curve Segments: Access Base Curve Segment dialog box as shown in Figure 2. For more information, click here.

Figure 2  Base Curve Segment dialog box

•     Initial Conditions

•    Position: Changes the initial point position on the curve.

•    Tangential velocity: Tangential velocity along the curve is defined. 

•     Friction

•    Include Friction: If this option is checked, the friction force can be defined for the cvcv joint. Only Sliding type is supported. For more information, click here.

•     Force Display: Displays the resultant force vector graphically on Working Window. For more information, click here.