The accuracy and the preservation property of the descrete mechanics (Q789906)

\textit{R. A. LaBudde} and \textit{D. Greenspan} [ibid. 15, 134-167 (1974; Zbl 0301.70006)] proposed a scheme for numerical solution of classical equations of motion. Here, we point out that there exists a scheme of higher-order accuracy which also exhibits the desired preservation property. At the same time, we discuss some of the limitations inherent to those types.