Constraining parts to path

[Mustang69]

This yellow part is rotationg around the pin.

I want to constrain the path to the pin sticking out

Iny tip how to do it best?

[JDMather]

Are you sure that you made the yellow path correctly (Solid Sweep).

If yes, then Transitional Constraint will work in Assembly Environment or 3D Contact Joint in Dynamic Simulation Environment.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Like JD mentioned, the cut is better done by Solid Sweep (when it works). Please feel free to share the file here. We can take a closer look and see if there is a better workflow.

Many thanks!

[Mustang69]

Ok so that might explain my problem!

I draw the tube as a solid and placed a "rib" on it so I could flat it out.
Then i draw the path and just cut it out.
Its a quick and so simple method.

Using sweep I find it really hard to work with on a cylinder so that I need to practice a lot more on.. 😞