To add an enclosed zone load to a primary load case, use the following procedure.

1. Either:

   On the Loading ribbon tab, select the Load Items tool in the Loading Specifications group

   Tip: This will add the load item to the currently selected load group selected in the program status bar.

   or

   In the Load & Definition dialog, select a primary load case in the Load Cases Details list and then click Add.

   The Add New Load Items dialog opens.
2. Select the Enclosed Zone > Enclosed Zone Load tab.
3. Select the Zone Name from the drop-down list.
4. Type the Intensity value. This is the magnitude of the load applied
   Tip: Negative values can be used to reverse the load application direction.
5. Specify the Direction of load application:

   Local Z - apply the load perpendicular to the enclosed zone

   The load is applied using the "right-hand rule": if a enclosed zone boundary is defined by nodes in a counter-clockwise order, then a positive value loads in the positive local Z direction. Conversely, if a enclosed zone boundary is defined by nodes in a clockwise order, then a positive value loads in the negative local Z direction.

   or

   GX / GY / GZ - apply the load parallel to one of the global model axes

   This option represents a projected load along a global axes. This can be particular useful in applying wind or snow loads.

6. Click Add.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional enclosed zone loads to the current primary load case.