There are two methods of Coupler creation (Joint-Joint and Joint-Joint-Joint) as shown in the figure below. Two or three joints such as revolute, translational or cylindrical joints can be coupled by these creation methods. Parameters in the dialog are as shown in the figure and table below.
Figure 5.69: Description of parameters in the Coupler creation dialog
| Parameter | Description |
| 1. 1st Joint | Use to set the 1st joint using the General Picker. Revolute, translational or cylindrical joints can be selected using the entity picker. |
| 2. 2nd Joint | Use to set the 2nd joint using the General Picker. Revolute, translational or cylindrical joints can be selected using the entity picker. |
| 3. 3rd Joint | Use to set the 3rd joint using the General Picker for the Joint-Joint-Joint option. Revolute, translational or cylindrical joints can be selected using the entity picker. |
| 4. Name | Use to set the name of the Coupler. |
| 5. Show Property Dialog | Use to open the property dialog after finishing the creation operation. |
| 6. Control buttons | If all necessary parameters are set, these buttons are enabled. For more information about the control buttons, refer to Entity Creation. |