Point on Plane Joint

 

 

 

This command allows to create a point on plane joint between 2 rigid groups.

 

Creation stages / Use:

 

Click the icon or select Mechanism > Other joints > Point on plane... command from the drop-down menu.

 

  1. Select the rigid group of the point.

  2. Select the rigid group of the plane.

  3. Select the point.

  4. Select the plane. The arrow reverses the contact side of the point on the plane.

  5. Check or uncheck Unilateral. This option allows to have a non-permanent contact between the point and the plane, from the side chosen when the plane was selected. If this option is checked, you will be able to move the point of the rigid group until it touches the plane of the rigid group. The rigid groups can be separated, but can't intersect themselves.

  6. Friction can be taken into account by checking this option.