T.2 Specifying Supports
The base nodes of all the columns are restrained against translation and rotation about all the 3 global axes (i.e., fixed supports at those nodes).
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On the
Select ribbon tab, select the
Node Cursor tool in the
Cursors group.
- In the View window, hold <Ctrl> and click on nodes 1, 4, and 5 to select them.
- In the Supports dialog, click Create.
- Select the Fixed tab (selected by default) and then click Assign.
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Click any open space in the View window to deselect all selected
nodes.
This prevents accidental assignment of unwanted data to those nodes.