I have modeled something like a rope attached to a fixed frame at both ends. Is there a way to detach one end of the rope from the fixed frame during a simulation? Is there a better way to go about this? I want to be able to release one end of the rope during the simulation.

Any advice or thoughts will help.

Thanks 

I have a very simple (possibly stupid) question. 

I am wondering if there is a simple way to model a mass on a rope (or string) in MapleSim, and measure the tension in the rope. Any suggestions would be helpful. 

Thanks,

Karis 

I have been messing around with MapleSim for a while now, and I cannot find a good way to model something such as a spiderweb. I want to be able to model a spiderweb (using something like cables), and then measure the tension in the cables, and also vibrations as they travel through the cables. Is this something that I can accomplish using MapleSim? If so, what is the best way to approach this problem? Any suggestions or comments would be helpful. Thanks.