I have a basic RBD scene where an object reacts to a force, then bounces and rolls to a stop. I want the realism of the dynamics solution, but i would like to have the rigid body finish in (roughly) a certain location/orientation.

Is there any way to encourage it towards a goal?

(I realise this is counter to the idea of a physical simulation….)

Currently I am just changing variables slightly, re-running the simulation and hoping to get lucky

For eg. With sop solver you could make a vector from object to goal and use it to push your object

Thanks, I'll look into that!

In order to calculate the vector between the rigid body object and the target object in the SOP solver, should I be looking at using a Point SOP?

Also, do I just apply the SOP Solver in the DOP chain (like a gravity DOP)?

the ForceVOp could also be a good way.