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Constraining Multiple Rigid Bodies to One

If you want to constrain multiple objects to one, you use the Multi Constraint Tool command. After you choose a constraint command, a picking session begins in which you need to pick the constrained and constraining objects.

In this example, you will constrain objects A, B, C (active rigid bodies) to object D (a passive rigid body).

To constrain many rigid bodies to one

1. Choose a constraint from the Create > Rigid Body > Multi Constraint Tool menu in the Simulate toolbar: Hinge, Ball and Socket, Spring, Slider, or Fixed.

2. Press Shift while you left-click to pick all objects to be constrained (A, B, and C).

3. Middle-click to pick object D (the passive object).

4. Right-click to end. A constraint object is created for each object and is attached at the center of each of these objects.

You can also select all objects to be constrained (A, B, C) before choosing the constraint command.

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