This function allows the user to define a Rigid Body Stopper. A Rigid Body Stopper provides a convenient way of controlling the motion of rigid tooling during the forming process.  For a detailed description, refer to the LS-DYNA Keyword User's Manual. The available options are shown in Figure 10.11.13.

Figure 10.11.13  Rigid Body Stopper dialog box

        Enter a value in the input field to define the distance from the upper stopper (or lower stopper) to the master part.

        Select Create. The Select Part dialog window is displayed. The user can select a part as the master part.

        Select Delete to remove the defined rigid body stopper.  Select Yes from the eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box as illustrated in Figure 10.11.14 to remove the definition of rigid body stopper.

Figure 10.11.14  eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box

        After changing the Up or Down value, select Modify. The user can change the position of the Rigid Body Stopper.

        Select the Show Stopper On window to show a stopper in the list.