*SetJointIC() - symmetric joint pair

Sets symmetric initial conditions of a joint pair.

Syntax

*SetJointIC(joint_name, LEFT|RIGHT, 
                                 [TRANS|ROT], ic_disp, ic_vel)

Arguments

joint_name
The variable name of an existing joint pair.
Data type: varname
LEFT RIGHT
If LEFT is specified, the properties are assigned to the left joint, and the right joint properties are made symmetric to the left joint.
If RIGHT is specified, the properties are assigned to the right joint, and the left joint properties are made symmetric to the right joint.
TRANS ROT
This argument indicates whether the initial condition values are translational or rotational.
ic_disp
The initial displacement of the specified side of the joint pair.
Data type: real
ic_vel
The initial velocity of the specified side of the joint pair.
Data type: real

Example

*SetJointIC(cyl_joint, LEFT, TRANS, 5, 1)

Context

*BeginMdl()

*DefineAnalysis()

*DefineSystem()

Comments

TRANS or ROT is required only for cylindrical joints. For all other joints, this argument may be left blank.