Actuating multiple components with CableConstraint

[KyleH]

Hi,

I’m currently trying to simulate a flexible catheter driven by cables, and the issue with the design we’re using is that the tip is made of a different material from the rest of the body and is more flexible. I’ve tried using BoxROI to select the tip and specify a different stiffness for the region but I’m not sure if the tetrahedra maintain the specified stiffness once they leave the ROI. I’m thinking that using AttachConstraint to combine two different meshes would be the best way to go about it, but then I run into the issue where I’m unable to use CableConstraint to act on both of them. Maybe I’m missing something, but is there currently a way to do that?

Thank you!

[Hugo]

Dear @kyleh

Which material are you using for your cable here? which code is this?

Best wishes,

Hugo

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