6.2.3.2. Inline

An inline joint constraints the origin of action marker to lie on the z-axis of a base marker, as shown in Figure 6.203.

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Figure 6.203 Definition of Inline Joint

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Figure 6.204 Definition of Inline Joint

6.2.3.2.1. Modeling Options

The user can create a joint entity as follows.

  • Point, Direction

    • Point: Selects a point on two bodies to define the location of the inline joint.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axes of base and action markers as the axis of translation.

  • Body, Body, Point, Direction

    • Body: Selects a base body of the inline joint.

    • Body: Selects an action body of the inline joint.

    • Point: Selects a point to define the location of the inline joint.

    • Direction: Defines the z-axes of base and action markers as the axis of translation.

6.2.3.2.2. Properties

The user can only define the force display using the Joint page.

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Figure 6.205 Inline property page [Joint page]

  • Type: Shows the type of joint.

  • Force Display: Displays the resultant force vector graphically on Working Window.