M. To add a support displacement

To add a support displacement to a supported node, use the following procedure.

  1. Either:
    • On the Loading ribbon tab, select the Load Items tool in the Loading Specifications group
    • 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 Nodal Load > Support Displacement tab.
  3. Select the displacement Direction.
  4. Either
    • type the Displacement distance for translations (i.e., Fx, Fy, or Fz directions).
    • type the Rotation angle for rotations (i.e., Mx, My, or Mz directions).
  5. Click Add.
    The load item is added to the selected load case.