Setting pin constraints

If you want to use a local coordinate system when setting constraints, first define and activate the local coordinate system.

1. Click (Boundary Conditions tab > Constraints and Loads > Constraints > Pin Constraint).
2. Use the cross-hairs to select the location(s) for which you want to set the constraint.
3. Select the analysis type for which this constraint is being set.
4. Click Apply. An appropriate constraint symbol will be displayed at each node you have constrained.
5. 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.