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A remote force definition consists of four components:
- Application point
- Direction
- Transmission surface
- Magnitude
The force is transmitted from the application point across the
transmission surface. Applying the force at the center of the transmission
surface distributes the force evenly across the surface. If you move the
application point so it is not at the center of the transmission surface, the
entire surface deflects accordingly. If you move the application point so it is
not even touching the transmission surface, the force is transmitted as if
invisible beams were connecting the application point to the transmission
surface.

This treatment of forces is a very good approximation of how actual structures behave. For
simple weights or direct loads, you can select several faces and apply the force at the
default center location. Alternatively, the selected face might represent a connection
with another part in your assembly, and the applied force occurs via contact at the
transmission surface. Offsetting a force is an easy but effective way to represent a
force that originates far from your part but is transmitted to your part via other
assembly components.