Setting the Study Properties

You activate the inertial relief functionality to prevent numerical instability because of inadequate restraints and stabilize the model against rigid body motions.

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the Partial study and select Properties.
  2. In the dialog box, on the Options tab, under Solver, select Use inertial relief.
    If a model is not adequately restrained, a small force can cause a rigid body motion. Even in cases when the applied forces are balanced, a small unbalanced force can result from numerical approximation. When you activate Use inertial relief, the program automatically applies forces to counteract unbalanced external loading. You do not need to apply restraints in this case.
  3. Under Solver, for Selection, click Automatic.
  4. Click OK.