Point Loads

1. Open a structural plan level - analytical view with a framing plan model similar to the one shown.
   
   Note: Place loads in the analytical view of a structural plan level. For information about analytical views, see Visualization.
2. Click Analyze tabLoads panel Loads.
3. Click Modify | Place Loads tabLoads panel Point Load.
4. On the Properties palette, select a value for Load Case. For information about Load Case, see Adding a Load Case or Load Nature.
5. For the Orient to parameter, select Project or Work Plane.
6. Place point loads as appropriate in your model, such as at the center of a beam.
   

   Plan view of point load placed using project coordinate system in negative z direction.