Define the Spring Properties

1. Expand Force Joints in the browser. Right-click the spring in the browser, and remove the checkmark next to Suppress to make the spring active.
2. Right-click the spring, and select Properties.
3. Enter 1 N/mm in the Stiffness field.
4. Enter 50 mm in the Free Length field to put a small preload on the spring.
   Tip: Double-click the existing value in the input fields to select the entire string.
5. Click More to expand the dialog box.
6. Enter 12 mm in the Radius field.
   Note: The values in the Dimensions and Properties fields affect only the appearance of the spring, not its physical properties.
7. Click OK.
   

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