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Spring Simulation

Spring Simulation

Spring Simulation

(OP)
Hi,

I am trying to simulate a spring going from a compressed state and expanding to move a slider piece. I cant seem to get simulation to do anything with springs. I'm confused as to the parameters for the spring end points. The help section gives no examples. Has anyone gotten this to work? Or know of anyhere where i can get some pointers? THanks.

RE: Spring Simulation

(OP)
thanks I'll check it out. Anyone have any ideas about doing this using Physical Simulation?

RE: Spring Simulation

You could look at limit mates (they are the Advanced pulldown in the mate property manager).  I don't think that it will get the spring stretching and compressing though.

RE: Spring Simulation

(OP)
no i dont think so either, but this can be done with physical simulation. Perhaps I'll check with my VAR this week.

RE: Spring Simulation

(OP)
I'm not sure i understand what this does? Do i have to move the spring?

RE: Spring Simulation

Move the part 'stang' and rebuilt.

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