Shape Puzzle Simulation
 

I'm doing some research into fine object manipulation in virtual space, I'll be using an Intersense wand and glove for input.

I need to replicate the experience of one of these toys:
http://consultantsale.com/images/yvonne/ShapeOToy.jpg
http://consultantsale.com/images/yvonne/ShapeOToy.jpg

Except the holes will be in a wall in front of the user, rather than in a ball.
Is the Physics engine within Vizard capable of accurately simulating this?

As in, if I have the shape in hand can Vizard accurately prevent the shape from entering the hole if it is the wrong hole, or improperly oriented?

Thanks for your input,

Isn't it easier to just check the x, y , yaw, pitch, roll values when the object tries to move past a certain z value ?

That is my Plan B, Plan C is switching to Unity (which doesn't actually work in our CAVE at the moment....)

Can this be done in such a way that it isn't jerky and jumpy?

In simplest terms, could I program a plane on the surface of the wall that won't let an object pass through unless oriented properly. Haha, kind of like a force field I guess.

Yes, if the object is not oriented properly when it reaches the plane you can limit it's movement in that direction.