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SimMechanics Block Reference


This chapter contains complete information on every block in SimMechanics. Refer to this chapter when you need to find detailed information on a particular block.

Blocks - By Category
The SimMechanics blocks summarized by block library
Blocks - Alphabetical List
The SimMechanics blocks listed alphabetically by name

Blocks - By Category

This section consists of the block library hierarchy, a structured list of the SimMechanics libraries; and the block library contents, a listing of all SimMechanics blocks arranged by library.

Use the Simulink Library Browser or the SimMechanics library to access the blocks directly, guided by this hierarchical library list. The subsequent pages contain reference information for all blocks in SimMechanics, arranged by library and in alphabetical order by block name.

Bodies Library

Contains blocks representing rigid bodies and ground points.

Joints Library

Contains blocks representing relative motion degrees of freedom (DoFs) between bodies.

Constraints & Drivers Library

Contains blocks to restrict or externally drive relative DoFs between bodies.

Sensors & Actuators Library

Contains blocks to initiate and measure motion.

Utilities Library

Contains additional useful blocks for modeling and simulating machines.

Demos Library

Contains Simulink model files with SimMechanics blocks. Online Help users can click this library name to browse the demos.


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