Setting nodal loads

  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 the loads, first define and activate the local coordinate system.
  3. Click one of the sub-menu items under Loads (Boundary Conditions tab > Constraints and Loads panel > Loads). You can select either Point or Edge for a nodal load.
  4. Select the Tools tab in the Project pane.
  5. Select the nodes on the model where you want to set the load(s).
    • If setting a Point Load Point load, enter the force to be applied (Nodal force) and the allowed rotation (Nodal moment) for the X, Y, and Z directions.
    • If setting an Edge Load Edge load, enter the force to be applied (Nodal force) in the X, Y, and Z directions.
  6. Select Apply. The load should now be applied to the model.
Tip: You can apply the load in any arbitrary (non-global) direction by first setting up a local axis system at the node (see Step 2). If a local axis system is not specified, the load will be set globally.
Parent topic: Nodal loads