Before you start, in the
Analysis & Design Models dialog, select the analysis model in which you want to define the part end releases and support conditions.
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Select a part.
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Right-click and select
Analysis Properties.
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In the part’s analysis properties dialog:
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To define the end conditions for the start of the part (yellow handle), go to the
Start releases tab.
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To define the end conditions for the end of the part (magenta handle), go to the
End releases tab.
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In the
Start or
End list, select an option.
The options
and
for a pinned part end are shown as dark blue circles close to the analysis part end in the analysis model.
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If needed for a supported part end, define the rotation.
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If needed, modify the translational and rotational degrees of freedom.
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If you selected
Spring for any of the degrees of freedom, enter the spring constant.
The units depend on the settings
in .
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If you selected
Partial release for any of the rotational degrees of freedom, specify the degree of connectivity.
Enter a value between 0 (fixed) and 1 (pinned).
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Click
Modify.
