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MAT_RIGID Additional Properties (LS-DYNA)
| Name | Defines the name of the modeling object. |
|---|---|
| Label | Specifies a unique numerical identifier for the modeling object. |
| Properties | |
| MADYMO3D coupling flag N | Controls how the software updates the rigid body. |
| Use normal LS-DYNA rigid body updates (M=0) | Controls how the software handles rigid body updates.Select this check box to have the software use normal LS-DYNA rigid body updates.Clear this check box to use the MADYMO software to update the rigid body. Specify the number of the corresponding MADYMO rigid body. |
| Coupling option (COUPLE) | Controls coupling, if applicable. |
| MADYMO External Reference Number (RE) | Lets you specify the external reference number for the MADYMO solver. |
| Center of mass constraint option (CMO) | Controls how the software applies center of mass constraints. |
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