Translational World (PB)
R2026bTranslational World (PB) block
To add a block to a model, double-click the canvas and start typing the block name. Then, select the block from the list.
Libraries:
Simscape /
Foundation Library /
Translational /
Elements
Description
The Translational World (PB) block represents the stationary global reference frame. This block sets absolute zero position and velocity for the connected circuit. All positions in the connected circuit are relative to this reference. All position-based translational ports connected to this block are stationary.
Each position-based translational circuit requires a Translational World (PB) block
The Translational World (PB) block represents a single point in space. Therefore, in most situations it is consistent with the physical view to have only one Translational World (PB) block in a connected circuit.
Examples
Force Flow in the Position-Based Translational Domain
Describes how to interpret forces in a Simscape™ mechanical position-based translational network. The example summarizes rules for interpreting the signs of logged forces and then considers forces in three types of systems: springs being pulled or pushed from different ends, simple systems with external forces applied at a mid-point, and a more complex system with an external force applied at the mid-point.
Gravity and Friction in the Position-Based Translational Domain
Configure gravity and friction due to gravity in a mechanical position-based translational network.
Ports
Conserving
Programmatic Use: Add Block
To add the block programmatically, use the add_block function with one of these library block paths as the source.
"fl_lib/Translational/Elements/Translational World (PB)"
Example: add_block("fl_lib/Translational/Elements/Translational World (PB)","myModel/myBlock",MakeNameUnique="on")
For information about programmatic access to individual block parameters, see the Programmatic Use section of parameter descriptions on this page.
Extended Capabilities
Version History
Introduced in R2024b
