Apply the Constraints

Next, we will apply fixed boundary conditions to the two nodes at the bottom of the model.

  1. Ensure that the  View Navigate Orientation Front View is displayed.
  2. With the  Selection Shape Point or Rectangle and  Selection Select Vertices commands active, click and drag to draw a box enclosing the bottom of the model as shown in the following image. Ensure that only the bottommost two nodes are selected.
  3. Click Setup Constraints General Constraint.
    • Click the Fixed button.
    • Click OK.  

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