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VectorForce

Applies constant force to an assembly.

Member index 3

HistoryMember
731ApplyAtCenterOfMass: bool
731Force: Vector3
731RelativeTo: ActuatorRelativeTo
inherited from Constraint
731Active: bool
731Attachment0: Attachment
731Attachment1: Attachment
731Color: BrickColor
731Enabled: bool
731Visible: bool
604GetDebugAppliedForce(bodyId: int): Vector3
604GetDebugAppliedTorque(bodyId: int): Vector3
inherited from Instance
731Archivable: bool
731Capabilities: SecurityCapabilities
731IsInSandbox: bool
731Name: string
731Parent: Instance
731PredictionMode: PredictionMode
731Sandboxed: bool
731UniqueId: UniqueId
576AddTag(tag: string): null
573ClearAllChildren(): null
462Clone(): Instance
573Destroy(): null
486FindFirstAncestor(name: string): Instance
486FindFirstAncestorOfClass(className: string): Instance
486FindFirstAncestorWhichIsA(className: string): Instance
486FindFirstChild(name: string, recursive: bool = false): Instance
486FindFirstChildOfClass(className: string): Instance
486FindFirstChildWhichIsA(className: string, recursive: bool = false): Instance
486FindFirstDescendant(name: string): Instance
563GetActor(): Actor
486GetAttribute(attribute: string): Variant
462GetAttributeChangedSignal(attribute: string): RBXScriptSignal
631GetAttributes(): Dictionary
648GetChildren(): Instances
462GetDebugId(scopeLength: int = 4): string
707GetDescendants(): Instances
486GetFullName(): string
706GetStyled(name: string, selector: string?): Variant
657GetStyledPropertyChangedSignal(property: string): RBXScriptSignal
576GetTags(): Array
576HasTag(tag: string): bool
486IsAncestorOf(descendant: Instance): bool
486IsDescendantOf(ancestor: Instance): bool
664IsPropertyModified(property: string): bool
698QueryDescendants(selector: string): Instances
573Remove(): null
576RemoveTag(tag: string): null
664ResetPropertyToDefault(property: string): null
573SetAttribute(attribute: string, value: Variant): null
462WaitForChild(childName: string, timeOut: double): Instance
731children(): Instances
731clone(): Instance
731destroy(): null
731findFirstChild(name: string, recursive: bool = false): Instance
731getChildren(): Instances
731isDescendantOf(ancestor: Instance): bool
731remove(): null
462AncestryChanged(child: Instance, parent: Instance)
462AttributeChanged(attribute: string)
462ChildAdded(child: Instance)
462ChildRemoved(child: Instance)
462DescendantAdded(descendant: Instance)
462DescendantRemoving(descendant: Instance)
500Destroying()
657StyledPropertiesChanged()
731childAdded(child: Instance)
inherited from Object
731ClassName: string
731className: string
647GetPropertyChangedSignal(property: string): RBXScriptSignal
647IsA(className: string): bool
731isA(className: string): bool
647Changed(property: string)

Description

The VectorForce constraint applies constant force to an assembly. The direction and strength of the force is determined by a Vector3 and can be relative to an attachment on the part, another attachment, or the world coordinate system. Alternatively:

  • Because the VectorForce constraint applies constant force and acceleration, very high speeds may result if no other forces are involved. If you want to maintain a more steady velocity over time, use a LinearVelocity constraint.
  • If you only need initial velocity, set the AssemblyLinearVelocity property directly on the assembly.

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

Force Location

By default, force is applied to the assembly at the location of Attachment0. Thus, if its center of mass is not aligned with the direction/point of force, torque will be applied as well. If desired, force can be focused at the center of mass by toggling on ApplyAtCenterOfMass.

Relativity

By default, force is applied relative to Attachment0. If the parent assembly rotates, the force will change direction to match the adjusted orientation of the attachment; visualize this behavior in how the thruster of a rocket pushes it forward, regardless of the rocket's rotation.

If RelativeTo is set to World, force will be applied in world coordinates, independent of the parent or attachment orientations; visualize this behavior as a directional force like the wind blowing against an object.

If RelativeTo is set to Attachment1, force will be applied relative to Attachment1 and, if the attachment rotates, the force will change to match its orientation.

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Members 3

ApplyAtCenterOfMass

TypeDefault
boolfalse

When true, force is applied at the center of mass of the parent assembly of Attachment0. When false, force is applied at Attachment0.

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Force

TypeDefault
Vector31000, 0, 0

The strength and direction of the force.

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RelativeTo

TypeDefault
ActuatorRelativeToAttachment0

This property determines the CFrame in which the force is expressed.

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