Automatic Detection of Underconstrained Bodies

You can detect rigid body modes at the early stage of a linear static study's solution.

The option Automatically detect underconstrained bodies is available from the System Options - General dialog box. This option detects bodies that are not sufficiently constrained during simulation and can exhibit translational or rotational rigid body modes.

When the solver detects rigid body modes, you have the option to continue with the solution, or stop the solution and review the rigid modes using the Underconstrained Bodies tool.

The automatic detection of rigid bodies is available for linear static studies.