2.3.4 The General Constraint

The general constraint allows the user to enter a mathematical relationship directly as an equation.

The general constraint function.

For example, to constrain the origin of body 2 to lie on a paraboloid surface in the global coordinate system with its axis in the Z direction and Z intercept at {0, 0, 4}, Constraint would be used as follows.

Here is a general mathematical constraint.

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