Defining Constraint and Goal

You define the sensor that tracks the X-component of the projectile's trajectory as a constraint . As a goal, you want to minimize the impact force of the projectile when it hits the target.

1. On the Variable View tab, in Constraints, select the displacement sensor. For condition, select Is between. For Min, select -1.73 and for Max, -1.65.

   This condition enforces the limits for the X-component of the projectile's displacement, so that it can hit the target.

2. In Goals, select the force sensor. For condition, select Minimize.

   As a goal, you want to minimize the contact force of the projectile when it hits the target. If you do not define any goals, you can run the design study as an evaluation design study. There is a total of nine active design scenarios