Parameter

A parameter is a symbolic variable used to represent constants in the model. Typical uses are fixed lengths or angles in vector or frame definitions, mass properties, or spring stiffness and damping.

Keyword Arguments

param str name

Key to be used when referencing this parameter in the mechanism.p dictionary. Can be entered using LaTeX symbol formatting, i.e. theta yields θ, etc

param numeric value

Constant value for the parameter

param str description

Description of the parameter

return str

Message describing the created parameter