Applying Fixed Restraints

For static analysis, you must apply adequate fixed restraints to stabilize the model. In this example, you fix the two holes at the base of the part.

1. Click the down arrow on Fixtures Advisor (Simulation CommandManager) and select Fixed Geometry, or right-click Fixtures in the study tree and select Fixed Geometry .
   The Fixture PropertyManager appears.
2. In the graphics area, click the faces of the two holes shown in the figure.
   Face<1> and Face<2> appear in the Faces, Edges, Vertices for Fixture box.

   

   To change the color of the restraint symbols, click Edit Color under Symbol Settings. A color palette opens. Select the required color and click OK.
3. Click .
   The software fixes the faces of the two holes and creates an icon named Fixed-1 in the Fixtures folder of the Simulation study tree.