MSC Adams | Example 15: Latch

This is a complete example to review everything you have learned so far.
First I design the model then use joints, forces, spring, contact and sensor. after that I create a useful plot then creating design variables and running a design study. at the end I optimize the model.
Latch Mechanism Geometry 👇🏽
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[@amonberdiev8836]

Thanks for your perfect modeling; I have a question:
I want to determine the center of gravity for the whole system. each of the parts has an individual center of gravity (COG), but I can't find out where is the total center of gravity. to be more specific, when the system starts to run, some parts are moving (have rotation or translational motions) and the COG of the whole system will be changed during a dynamic simulation.
Could you help how can I define total COG for this system and determine its magnitude during the time?

[@meschannel6004]

You're welcome.
To define the COG of the whole model, you must create a function measure according to the COG relation(system of particles).