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 Loadsand choose Create Manual Load

Step 2 - Choose Load Insertion Method

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

Step 3 - Adjust load settings and insert

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.

Edit a Manual Load

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.