*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

*BeginMdl()

*DefineAnalysis()

*DefineSystem()

*DefineAssembly()

*BeginContext()

Comments

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