Interactive Physics

Adding an Anchor

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Some objects, such as ones that represent tables, the floor, or the ground shouldn't fall when the simulation starts! In order to do this in Interactive Physics, anchor them. It's easy.

Select the Anchor tool () from the tool bar.
Click on the center of mass of the object you wish to anchor - the anchor symbol will appear on the object, and it will remain in position when the simulation starts.

Anchors have other uses, such as giving an object a particular velocity or acceleration.

last update June 17, 2000 by JL Stanbrough