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# Creating Additional Loads

## Create a manual load

### Step 1 - Open the Manual Load Insertion menu

With a component design selected, click the ellipsis next to `Additional Loads`and choose `Create Manual Load`

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### Step 2 - Choose Load Insertion Method

Click the `Load Insertion Method` dropdown and select the desired insertion method. For this example, we will use`Select Member`. Next, click on the `Member` Dropdown and choose a member for this load.

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### Step 3 - Adjust load settings and insert

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Specify the desired `Load Distribution` , `Load Type`, and `Direction`. Enter a name to identify this load and click `Add Load` and then `Insert`

If you have the `Show Manual Loads When No Other Loads Visible` option on, you will see the load being applied to your component.

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### Edit a Manual Load

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Click to expand `Additional Loads` and `Manual Loads`. Select your Manual Load. Use the `Manual Load Properties` panel to edit the desired properties.

### Delete a Manual Load

Select the Manual Load you wish to delete and click the Trash Can button to delete it.

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