Joints for SP4?
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Hi,
This is an adaptation of a demo created by C. Phillips for self connecting joints. Basically all I have done, is changed the codes so that the objects to be connected do not need to be named.
All you have to do is copy and paste the pre-made joints to where the objects need a connection. No grouping joints, no Joint Connector Tool and no naming objects!There are hinges, sliders and ball joints in this demo. Just click on the joint type you want and copy and paste it to where where you need the joint. Just make sure that the joint touches both objects to be connected. There should be at least two objects and the base plate can count as one.
There are some ready made connections for demo purposes and some intentionally unconnected objects to test the joints on. One thing to note is that the joints do not have an option to disable "Connected Collide" in their current form so the objects to be connected should not overlap as in real life.It should be fairly easy to make a plugin toolbar to orientate and scale these self connecting joints at creation, just like the regular physics solids, for someone who knows what they are doing. The copy paste method is just a makeshift way to try out the concept.
I mentioned SP4 in the title because C.Phillips has mentioned that he intends to get rid of the JCT in SP4. This demo might give an idea of where SP4 is heading and be a basis for discussion for your SP4 wish list. Try the attached model and see what you think.
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