Hello,
I am a new user working to learn System Modeler. I've been modeling simple mechanisms to see if I can obtain outputs that match my expectations.
I'm now stuck on a pretty basic issue. I created a model of a rectangular body with mass that swings on a pivot. A prismatic joint connected to the rectangular mass represents a hydraulic cylinder. A pictorial depiction of the simple mechanism is shown below: 
The rectangular mass's rotation is now driven by a combiTimeTable with an Accelerate Rotational Source. For now, let's say that the resulting motion profiles (acceleration, velocity, and position) of the rectangular mass are exactly what we want. With this simple model, I'm looking to determine the hydraulic cylinder force profile (over the simulation time span) that would accelerate and decelerate the rectangular mass through the motion prescribed by the combiTimeTable. Right now, when I plot the prismatic joint's force (f), it's value is zero over the entire model time span. Understanding that System Modeler is acausal, I was hoping that I could find the force through a prismatic joint by defining the motion of a driven, connected part. If this can be done, I'm making a mistake somewhere along the line.
If anyone can lend me hand with this, the help will be greatly appreciated. I've attached the model and the combiTimeTable file to this post. Thanks.
Dave
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