Setting point loads

  1. Click Loads Load Definition. The Load Definition dialog opens.
  2. Go to the Node tab.
  3. Click (Force in Point). The Force in Point dialog opens.
  4. Enter the force to be applied (F) and the allowed rotation (M) for the X, Y, and Z directions.
  5. Optionally, enter the angles at which the force concentrated forces act at the structure node. Angles are measured in relation to the global coordinate system axes. The positive angle is measured counterclockwise.
  6. Click a node in the graphic area to apply the load on the structure. The coordinates of the selected node are displayed in the Point box.
    Note: Alternatively, enter the node's coordinates manually in the Point box.
  7. Click Add. The load is added to the Loads table.