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Create a Functional Joint at the Right Hip

This example tutorial provides an overview of the process for creating functional joints. The general process is illustrated by defining a functional joint for the right hip, e.g., the joint between the Pelvis (RPV) and Right Thight (RTH) segments.

Static File

  1. Load a static .c3d file into the workspace
    loadstatic_modelstab.jpg

Creating the Functional Joint

  1. Create the F_RHIP
    1. In the Models Tab
    2. Click the Landmarks Button
    3. Select the Functional Tab
    4. Select F_RHIP from the dropdown
    5. Click Create
      functionaljointtab_frhip.jpg
  2. Select tracking targets
    1. RPV targets
    2. RTH targets
    3. Click Build Model Close
    4. Close tab
      frhip_trackingtargets.jpg

Post-Processing

  1. Click Post Processing Button
    toolbar_postprocessing.jpg
  2. In Post Processing dialog
    1. Open motion trial
    2. Select motion trial (when selected it should be higlighted in blue)
      modelbuilderadvancedpostprocessing_addmotionfile.jpg
  3. Specify Start Frame
    1. Find the start frame of the functional activity using the blue slider on the bottom
    2. Select the functional landmark (when selected it should be highlighted in blue)
    3. Click Set START Event to Current Frame
      toolbar_postprocessing_startframes.jpg
  4. Specify End Frame
    1. Find the end frame of the functional activity using the blue slider on the bottom
    2. Select the functional landmark (when selected i should be higlighted in blue)
    3. Click Set END Event to Current Frame
      toolbar_postprocessing_endframes.jpg
  5. Click Compute All Landmarks
  6. Results will pop up
  7. Click OK
  8. Close the dialog box

Finish

  1. The functional right hip landmark should appear in the 3D viewer