Setting general constraints

1. If the model nodes are not visible, turn on the appropriate layer in the Layers pane.
2. If you want to use a local coordinate system when setting constraints, first define and activate the local coordinate system.
3. Click (Boundary Conditions tab > Constraints and Loads panel > Constraints > General Constraint).
4. Make sure the Filter is set to Node, then use the cross-hairs to select the node(s) for which you want to set the constraint.
5. Enter the required Transitional stiffness and Rotational stiffness values in the X, Y, and Z directions.
6. Click Apply. An appropriate constraint symbol will be displayed at each node you have constrained.
7. Click Close to close the dialog.

Note: Now that you have successfully set the model constraint(s) in order to prevent rigid body motion, you can now apply the required load(s) to the model.