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Stabilizing the Model

The specified fixtures do not restrain the model in the axial direction. You need to stabilize the model.

To stabilize the model:

  1. Right-click Fixtures and select Fixed Geometry.
  2. In the PropertyManager, select the vertex shown for Faces, Edges, Vertices for Fixture .
  3. Click PM_OK.gif.
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