moveenabled

Moveenabled is a property or flag used in software and hardware systems to indicate whether movement is permitted for a given component or subsystem. Typically represented as a boolean, moveenabled controls whether motion commands are accepted and executed, serving as a gate to prevent unintended or unsafe motion.

In robotics and automation, a moveenabled flag often gates actuators, joints, or entire robots. When set to false, movement commands are ignored or blocked, supporting safety interlocks during setup, maintenance, testing, or fault conditions. In software and game development or user interfaces, moveenabled can regulate locomotion, drag operations, camera panning, or character movement, enabling motion only when prerequisites like calibration, authorization, or load conditions are satisfied.

Naming conventions vary, with moveEnabled, MoveEnabled, or moveenabled commonly appearing in code, configuration files, or data models. As a boolean field, its value communicates whether motion is permitted. It is frequently used alongside other state flags such as isPowered, isCalibrated, or isLocked to reflect the system’s readiness.

Implementation typically involves conditional checks or state transitions, for example: if moveEnabled then performMove() else log or block movement. In safety-critical contexts, moveenabled may be tied to interlocks, emergency stops, or authorization checks, requiring atomic updates and explicit state validation to avoid race conditions.

Design considerations include clear documentation of the default state, robust handling of transitions, and thorough logging of movement attempts. This helps diagnose issues and maintain predictable behavior across devices and software components.

See also: enable flag, boolean flag, interlock, safety interlock, state machine, access control.