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Relations > Joint constraints > Slider joint constraint
Slider joint constraint
This relation creates a connection between two objects. It limits the constrained object to move within a certain distance along a single axis.
This relation allows you to create a drawer-like constraint where one object can slide along an axis related to another object. For example, the small cylinder of this telescope can translate only from left to right by a maximum of 5 units and follows the larger cylinder when it is moved.
To apply a slider joint constraint:
- Multi-select the follower and then the object to which is will be constrained, in that order. You can either turn off Lock to create an offset or correct it later.
- Choose View > Display > Constraints.
- Choose Relations > Joint Constraints >Slider.
The first object is now constrained to slide along the blue box attached to the second object. By default, it slides 5 units along the X axis.
- Change the minimum and maximum position limits with the sliders to allow for greater or smaller range of movement.
Move the object by adjusting the Position parameter in the Parameter Editor.
- Translate and rotate the slider joint, then translate the follower again.
Slider Joint Constraint Parameters
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