*SetForce() - symmetric translational

Sets the values for a symmetric translational action-only or action-reaction force pair.

Syntax

*SetForce(force_name, LEFT|RIGHT, LIN, value_fx 
                                            LIN, value_fy 
                                            LIN,value_fz)

Arguments

force_name: The variable name of an existing translational action-only or action-reaction force pair.; Data type: varname
LEFT RIGHT: If LEFT is specified, the properties are assigned to the left force, and the right force properties are made symmetric to the left force.; If RIGHT is specified, the properties are assigned to the right force, and the left force properties are made symmetric to the right force.; Data type: keyword
LIN: Keyword suggesting that a linear value is used to specify the force value. With symmetry, only LIN is valid.; Data type: keyword
value_fx, value_fy, value_fz: Numbers or MDL expressions that determine the value of the translational X, Y, and Z components of the specified side of the force.; Data type: real

Example

*SetForce(frc_wc, RIGHT, LIN, 10.0, LIN, 11.0, LIN, 12.0)
*SetForce(frc_wc, LEFT, LIN, ds.real1.value * ds.real2.value, 
 LIN, 10.3, 
 LIN, ds.real3.value)

Context

Comments

Solver expressions, curve data, or user subroutines cannot be used for symmetric force pairs.