| Name
|
Type a unique name for the load group.
|
| Description
|
Type an optional description to
further explain the load groups purpose.
|
| Type
|
Select the nature of the load from the
drop-down list.
|
| Self-weight data
|
This factor is a multiplier for the
calculated weight of the structural elements. A factor of 1.0 is used for the
full weight.
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Multiplier in X
|
Value for self weight
acting along the global X direction.
|
| Multiplier in Y
|
Value for self weight
acting along the global Y direction.
Tip: The self weight is applied in
the positive global direction, so a negative value should be used for a typical
gravity load.
|
| Multiplier in Z
|
Value for self weight
acting along the global Z direction.
|
|
