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Point supports

The frame "Point supports" contains a table with the list of point supports. Adding (editing) point supports is performed in the "New point supports" dialog window.

Point supports can also be introduced using the mouse. This inputting mode is activated by clicking an appropriate button on the horizontal tool bar "Point supports". The following modes are available:

  • Add
The point support is introduced by clicking the left mouse button at a desired location on the desktop. The required parameters are introduced in the "New point supports" dialog window.
  • Adjust
Clicking the left mouse button on already existing point support opens the "Adjust point supports properties" dialog window, which allows for modifying its parameters.
  • Remove
Clicking the left mouse button on already existing point support opens the point support removal dialog window – accepting this action removes the selected point support.

The inputted point supports can also be edited on the desktop with the help of active objects. The program employs the following coordinate systems.

The program contains a built-in automatic generator of standard boundary conditions. Therefore, in most problems the boundary (support) conditions are not required to be specified.

The following types of point supports are considered:

- free
- fixed
- spring
- prescribed deformation

Supports are defined in the global coordinate system.

Frame "Point supports"Frame "Point supports"




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