[ODE] ODE and cyclic constraints

[Nate W]

On Sat, 22 Feb 2003, Charles James Leonardo Quarra Cappiello wrote:

> how does ODE handle cyclic constraints? is there a run-time check that no 
> circular constraints exists at any given time, or this must be handled at 
> the contact pushing stage?

It handles them just fine, no such checks are needed.  

Notice the double-wishbone suspension in the car on this page, and also
notice that the "segway" rider is attached to the "segway" by his hands
and his feet:

http://www.natew.com/juice/frames.cgi/general/html.Pix

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Nate Waddoups
Redmond WA USA
http://www.natew.com