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Defining a new line rigid arm

Procedure to define a new (node-to-edge) rigid arm

1. The parts of the structure that are to be linked by the rigid arm must be already defined.

2. Open service Structure.

3. Start function Line rigid arms.

4. Select the master node.

5. Select the slave edge(s).

6. End the function.

Inserting a hinge to the slave edge

By default the rigid arm is always "rigid". Alternatively, you may modify the inserted rigid arm, so that the slave edge is pinned to the arm.

Procedure to insert a hinge into the line rigid arm

1. Select the line rigid arm into which the hinge is to be inserted.

2. The properties of the selected rigid arm are displayed in the Property window.

3. Select option Hinge on slave.

4. Clear the selection.

Note: Line rigid arm uses an extra view parameter. This means that the display on standard and line rigid arms can be controlled separately.

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