M. To generate a mass model
To automatically generate from existing primary load cases or reference load definitions, use the following procedure.
Your model must contain one or more
primary load cases or reference load definitions as load sources. The load case types
must be defined as: dead, live, snow, ice, crane hook, or dust.
Any load case or reference load of load type mass will automatically be included in the generated mass model. The generated mass model contains all load items from the included load sources. These load items are factored using the specified load factors and act in the global X, Y, and Z directions.
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On the Loading ribbon tab, select the Mass
Model Generator tool in the Load
Generation group.
The Create Mass Model dialog opens. -
Select the load case where the mass model will be generated as either:
New Reference Load Case
or
Add into 1st Dynamic Load Case
- Add the load cases to use in order to define the mass model. All primary load cases of the appropriate load types are automatically added to the Selected Load Cases list. Reference load cases of the appropriate load types are may be selected from the Available Reference Load Cases list as needed.
- Click Generate.