[ODE] Origin of Composite

Jon Watte (ODE) hplus-ode at mindcontrol.org
Wed Aug 9 09:28:35 MST 2006



Chris M. wrote:
> Well, I'm trying not to worry about mass distribution just yet, but is it 
> necessary to just the point of reference?
>   

The center of mass will always be at the point returned by 
dBodyGetPosition() (and set by dBodySetPosition). Thus, all geoms are 
placed relative to the center of mass. So, to "move" the center of mass, 
just "counter-move" the geoms.

Cheers,

                  / h+



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