M. To add a support displacement
To add a support displacement to a supported node, use the following procedure.
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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.
- 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. - On the
Loading ribbon tab, select the
Load Items tool in the
Loading Specifications group
- Select the Nodal Load > Support Displacement tab.
- Select the displacement Direction.
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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).
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Click
Add.
The load item is added to the selected load case.