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Nodal Load Definition

This tab is used to define loads that can be assigned to nodes. The left pane displays a list of nodal loads available in the model, while the right pane shows the parameters of the selected load. The same area is also used to input parameters when creating a new nodal load.

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1. Load case

Select the load case under which this load is defined.

2. + button

Opens the load case definition window so that you can add a new load case.

3. Load name

A unique name for the load. It can be left blank, in which case the program will generate one automatically.

4. Color

The color assigned to this load for visualisation purposes.

5. Load components

A set of entry fields is provided where you can define the components of the load vector. At least one component must be non-zero for the definition to be valid. Any empty field is treated as zero.

  • FX: Force component in the global x-axis.
  • FY: Force component in the global y-axis.
  • FZ: Force component in the global z-axis.
  • MX: Moment component about the global x-axis.
  • MY: Moment component about the global y-axis.
  • MZ: Moment component about the global z-axis.

6. Delete button

Removes the selected load from the model.

7. Add button

Creates a new load using the specified parameters.

8. Modify button

Updates the parameters of the selected load.

9. Close button

Closes the window.