13.4.2. Input Channel Properties

From the Input Channel property dialog, the input channel and connector parameters can be modified as shown in the figure and table below.

Figure 13.20: Input Channel property dialog

Input Channel property dialog

Figure 13.21: Description of parameters in the Input Channel property dialog

ParameterSymbolDescriptionDimension (Range)
1. Input TypeN/AUse to select input type. You can select "Force", "Displacement", "Velocity", "Acceleration".N/A
2. Input ModeN/AUse to select input mode. You can select "Translational", "Rotational". When the input mode is "Translational", the input channel is applied a force. When the input mode is "Rotational", the input channel is applied a torque.N/A
3. Actuator NameN/AUse to select actuator. If you want to use rotating mass actuator, you must select "Force" by input type.N/A