Distance constraint

[Utkarsh]

Hello,

1] Is it possible to create a distance constraint between a ChNodeFEAxyz type and a ChBodyFrame (frame) object. I am not sure if ChLinkNodeFrame achieves this?
2] How are the equations of motion formulated for a system with solid co-rotational elements and rigid bodies connected via constraints? Are there any references that I can look into? I saw looked into the paper "interactive virtual materials" but I don't think it talks about constraints. Thank you,

Best,

Utk

[Utkarsh]

For anyone having a similar question who is trying to create a joint between a rigid body and flexible body meshed with ANCF brick elements. The trick is to "WELD" a rigid body say body "X"  with negligible mass and inertia to the ANCF brick body using  chrono::fea::ChLinkNodeFrame. And then use body "X" to create rigid body joints.