Applying Loads at Points

Apply a force at one reference point and a moment at another reference point.

To apply a force:

  1. Click Isometric on the Standard Views Toolbar to make sure you select the correct reference point.
  2. Right-click the External Loads folder and select Force .
  3. In the PropertyManager, under Selection:
    1. Click Vertices, Points and select Point1 from the flyout FeatureManager design tree.
    2. Select Front Plane from the flyout FeatureManager design tree for Face, Edge, Plane for Direction .
  4. Under Units, select English (IPS).
  5. Under Force:
    1. Click Along Plane Dir 2 .
    2. Type 500 lbf.
    3. Select Reverse direction.
  6. Click .