From the Input Channel property dialog, the input channel and connector parameters can be modified as shown in the figure and table below.
Figure 13.21: Description of parameters in the Input Channel property dialog
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension (Range) |
1. Input Type | N/A | Use to select input type. You can select "Force", "Displacement", "Velocity", "Acceleration". | N/A |
2. Input Mode | N/A | Use 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 Name | N/A | Use to select actuator. If you want to use rotating mass actuator, you must select "Force" by input type. | N/A |