Applying Remote Forces

You can use a remote force to apply a translational load in a single direction. The force might be applied in one location (potentially not on the model) and transmitted to a different location on the model.

See Also
About Remote Forces
Creating Simulation Features
Support Selection
Feature Positioning Tools
Feature Manager
  1. From the Loads section of the action bar, click Remote Force .
  2. Optional: Enter a descriptive Name.
  3. Select the geometry supports in the model.

    You can apply a remote force to one or more faces. The force is distributed over the selected supports.

  4. To change the application point and direction of the force, right-click its glyph and select one of the positioning tools.
  5. Enter a magnitude for the Force.
  6. Click OK.