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Rope
A flexible but inextensible link: bodies cannot move farther apart than the set length but can come closer.
How to add
Use the Joint tool (J), then choose type Rope in the joint properties.
Properties
- Length
- The maximum distance between the attachment points.
- Bodies A and B
- The rope ends. If B is empty the rope is tied to the world (a hanger).
Tips
- A rope only resists stretching: a weight on it swings like a pendulum.
- For a rigid rod use a hinge with Draw rod enabled, or a fixed joint.