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Using a Model Edge

You can use a straight model edge as a reference to apply restraints. You can prescribe the translation in the direction of the edge. For shell meshes, you can also specify rotation about the edge.

The following table summarizes the attributes of this restraint type:

Attribute Value
Possible DOFs for solids 1 translation
Possible DOFs for shells and beams 1 translation and 1 rotation
Possible DOFs for trusses 1 translation
3D symbol
translation rotation
Selectable entities Vertices, edges, faces and beam joints
Translations

Along edge
Rotations (for shells and beams only)

About edge

Example

The selected face of the screw (shown in green) is to move a distance of 0.5 cm in the direction specified by the selected edge (shown in green). Use Preview to identify the direction. Use a negative value -0.5 cm to reverse it.



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