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Bulk Data Entry
JOINTM – Joint Definition for Multi-body Solution Sequence using Marker
Description
Defines a joint using two grids which have a marker card associated with them. Joints are only valid in a multi-body solution sequence.
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JOINTM |
JID |
JTYPE |
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JID |
Unique joint identification number. (Integer > 0) |
JTYPE |
Joint type (BALL, FIX, REV, TRANS, CYL, UNIV, CV, PLANAR, INLINE, PERP, PARA, INPLANE, or ORIENT) |
M1, M2 |
Marker identification numbers. M1 and M2 must belong to different bodies and must have a marker card associated with them. (Integer > 0) |
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Joint Type |
JTYPE |
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Ball |
BALL |
M1, M2 |
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Fixed |
FIX |
M1, M2 |
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Revolute |
REV |
M1, M2 |
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Translational |
TRANS |
M1, M2 |
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Cylindrical |
CYL |
M1, M2 |
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Universal |
UNIV |
M1, M2 |
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Constant Velocity |
CV |
M1, M2 |
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Planar |
PLANAR |
M1, M2 |
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Inline |
INLINE |
M1, M2 |
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Perpendicular |
PERP |
M1, M2 |
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Parallel Axes |
PARA |
M1, M2 |
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Inplane |
INPLANE |
M1, M2 |
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Orient |
ORIENT |
M1, M2 |
No relative rotation. |
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