Bodies Panel - Center of Mass Coordinates Tab

The center of mass (CM) coordinates tab is used to define the center of mass of a body.

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Bodies panel - CM Coordinates tab

If the CM coordinates are not explicitly specified, the center of mass coordinates of the body will be set to Global (the default setting).

Use center of mass coordinate system	Activate the check box to define the center of mass of a body.
Origin

	Point	Select the point at the location of the center of mass.
	Orientation	Refer to Methods of Orientation for a Coordinate System for additional information.

Note This tab is not applicable for a deformable body.

MotionView creates an implicit marker - Marker CM belonging to the body.

When the Get Properties from associated Graphic(s) option is activated (in the Properties tab), this tab will be deactivated and the CM marker orientation will be aligned with the Global Frame.