Apply the Constraints

1. In the tree view, right-click on Constraints and select New.
2. Change the Name to Fixed Holes and select the curves defining the holes at the right end of the beam.

   

   

3. Click both Subcase 1 and Subcase 2 from the Subcases list. This will add this constraint to both subcases.

   

4. Click on New button.
5. Change the Name to Fix in Y Direction.
6. Additionally, ensure that Subcase 1 is selected in the Subcases list.

   

7. Select the three edges of the beam opposite to the side with the holes.

   

8. Click on Free button and select Ty to fix the channel in the enforced Y direction.
9. Click on Duplicate button. Notice that the selection of three edges of the beam opposite to the side with the holes is retained.
10. Change the Name to Fix in X Direction.
11. Ensure that Subcase 2 is selected in the Subcases list.

    

12. Click on Free button and select Tx to fix the channel in the enforced X direction.
13. Click OK.

Constrain the same nodes/surfaces/curves in the direction of the enforced displacement/rotations. It is important that only the nodes that have the enforced displacement are constrained in the direction of the displacement. All other constraints will be treated as actual boundary conditions.