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CylindricalConstraint

Constrains two attachments on two parts to have a relative linear and rotational motion.

Memory categoryPhysicsParts

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553AngularActuatorType: ActuatorType
553AngularLimitsEnabled: bool
553AngularResponsiveness: float
553AngularRestitution: float
553AngularSpeed: float
553AngularVelocity: float
553CurrentAngle: float
553InclinationAngle: float
553LowerAngle: float
605MotorMaxAngularAcceleration: float
553MotorMaxTorque: float
553RotationAxisVisible: bool
553ServoMaxTorque: float
611SoftlockAngularServoUponReachingTarget: bool
553TargetAngle: float
553UpperAngle: float
553WorldRotationAxis: Vector3
inherited from SlidingBallConstraint
553ActuatorType: ActuatorType
553CurrentPosition: float
553LimitsEnabled: bool
553LinearResponsiveness: float
553LowerLimit: float
553MotorMaxAcceleration: float
553MotorMaxForce: float
553Restitution: float
553ServoMaxForce: float
553Size: float
611SoftlockServoUponReachingTarget: bool
553Speed: float
553TargetPosition: float
553UpperLimit: float
553Velocity: float
inherited from Constraint
553Active: bool
553Attachment0: Attachment
553Attachment1: Attachment
553Color: BrickColor
553Enabled: bool
553Visible: bool
604GetDebugAppliedForce(bodyId: int): Vector3
604GetDebugAppliedTorque(bodyId: int): Vector3
inherited from Instance
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553Parent: Instance
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313AzimuthalAngle: float

Description

A CylindricalConstraint allows its attachments to slide along one axis and rotate about another axis. It can be thought of like a combination of a PrismaticConstraint and a HingeConstraint. The sliding axis is determined by the X axis of the constraint's Attachment0. The rotation axis is centered at the constraint's Attachment1 and is angled off of the sliding constraint by the constraint's InclinationAngle.

This constraint, along with a SpringConstraint, is ideal for building vehicle suspension.

Note that if this constraint attaches one part (A) to another part (B) that is anchored or connected to an anchored part (Z), part A will not be locally simulated when interacting with a player.

When configuring this constraint, it may be helpful to study Roblox Units to understand how Roblox units compare to metric units.

Angular Power

If a cylindrical's AngularActuatorType is set to Motor, it attempts to rotate the attachments with the goal of reaching its AngularVelocity. You can further control this rotation through both MotorMaxAngularAcceleration and MotorMaxTorque. If a cylindrical's AngularActuatorType is set to Servo, it attempts to rotate to an angle specified by TargetAngle. This rotation is controlled by AngularSpeed, AngularResponsiveness, and ServoMaxTorque.

Linear Power

If a cylindrical's ActuatorType is set to Motor, it attempts to translate the attachments with the goal of reaching Velocity. You can further control this translation through both MotorMaxAcceleration and MotorMaxForce. If a cylindrical's ActuatorType is set to Servo, it attempts to translate the attachments to a set separation specified by TargetPosition. This translation is controlled by Speed, LinearResponsiveness, and ServoMaxForce.

Limits

You can set limits to restrict both the sliding range and rotation of a cylindrical constraint. Enabling the LimitsEnabled property exposes the LowerLimit and UpperLimit values, as well as Restitution which defines the elasticity of the attachments when they reach either limit. Enabling the AngularLimitsEnabled property exposes the LowerAngle and UpperAngle limits, as well as AngularRestitution which defines the elasticity of the attachments when they reach either limit.

Inclination Angle

InclinationAngle defines the direction of the rotation axis as an angle from the X axis in the XY plane of Attachment0, from -180 to 180. This lets you tilt the rotating element without changing the sliding axis.

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AngularActuatorType

TypeDefault
ActuatorTypeNone

If a cylindrical's AngularActuatorType is set to Motor, it attempts to rotate the attachments with the goal of reaching its AngularVelocity. You can further control this rotation through both MotorMaxAngularAcceleration and MotorMaxTorque.

If a cylindrical's AngularActuatorType is set to Servo, it attempts to rotate to an angle specified by TargetAngle. This rotation is controlled by AngularSpeed, AngularResponsiveness, and ServoMaxTorque.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryCylinder
Loaded/Savedtrue

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AngularLimitsEnabled

TypeDefault
boolfalse

Enables the angular limits around the rotation axis.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryCylinder
Loaded/Savedtrue

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AngularResponsiveness

TypeDefault
float45

This property specifies the sharpness of the angular servo motor in reaching the TargetAngle, when AngularActuatorType is set to Servo. Larger values correspond to a faster response and smaller values results in more damping and a slower response.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularServo
Loaded/Savedtrue

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AngularRestitution

TypeDefault
float0

Restitution of the two limits, or how elastic they are. Constrained between 0 and 1.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularLimits
Loaded/Savedtrue

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AngularSpeed

TypeDefault
float0

Target angular speed. This value is unsigned as the servo will always move toward its target. In radians per second.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularServo
Loaded/Savedtrue

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AngularVelocity

TypeDefault
float0

The target angular velocity of the motor in radians per second around the rotation axis.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularMotor
Loaded/Savedtrue

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CurrentAngle

TypeDefault
float0

Signed angle (in degrees) between the reference axis and the secondary axis of Attachment1 around the rotation axis. Valid range between -180 and 180.

This property is not replicated. Its interface does not cross the network boundary.
This property is read-only. Its value can be read, but it cannot be modified.
Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryDerived
Loaded/Savedfalse/true

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Tags: [ReadOnly, NotReplicated]

InclinationAngle

TypeDefault
float0

Direction of the rotation axis as an angle from the X axis in the XY plane of Attachment0. Valid range between -180 and 180.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryCylinder
Loaded/Savedtrue

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LowerAngle

TypeDefault
float-45

Lower limit for the angle (in degrees) between the reference axis and the SecondaryAxis of Attachment1 around the rotation axis. Valid range between -180 and 180.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularLimits
Loaded/Savedtrue

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MotorMaxAngularAcceleration

TypeDefault
float500000

The maximum angular acceleration of the motor in radians per second squared.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularMotor
Loaded/Savedtrue

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MotorMaxTorque

TypeDefault
float0

The maximum torque the motor can apply to achieve the target angular velocity. Units are mass × studs²/second².

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularMotor
Loaded/Savedtrue

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RotationAxisVisible

TypeDefault
boolfalse

Enable the visibility of the rotation axis.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAppearance
Loaded/Savedtrue

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ServoMaxTorque

TypeDefault
float0

Maximum torque the servo motor can apply. Units are mass × studs²/second².

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularServo
Loaded/Savedtrue

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SoftlockAngularServoUponReachingTarget

TypeDefault
boolfalse
This property is deprecated. It exists only for backward compatibility, and should not be used for new work.
Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularServo
Loaded/Savedtrue

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Tags: [Deprecated]

TargetAngle

TypeDefault
float0

Target angle (in degrees) between the reference axis and the secondary axis of Attachment1 around the rotation axis. Valid range between -180 and 180.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularServo
Loaded/Savedtrue

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UpperAngle

TypeDefault
float45

Upper limit for the angle (in degrees) between the reference axis and the secondary axis of Attachment1 around the rotation axis. Valid range between -180 and 180.

Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryAngularLimits
Loaded/Savedtrue

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WorldRotationAxis

TypeDefault
Vector31, 0, 0

The unit vector direction of the rotation axis in world coordinates.

This property is not replicated. Its interface does not cross the network boundary.
This property is read-only. Its value can be read, but it cannot be modified.
Thread safetyReadSafe
CategoryDerived
Loaded/Savedfalse/true

History 4

Tags: [ReadOnly, NotReplicated]

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AzimuthalAngle

TypeDefault
float
Category
Loaded/Savedfalse

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