Applying Remote Torques

You can use a remote torque to apply a twisting or rotational load at an offset location.

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About Remote Torques
  1. From the Physics section of the assistant, expand the Loads list and select Remote Torque.
  2. Select a face or an edge from the model.
  3. Optional: Enter a descriptive Name.
  4. Select the geometry supports in the model.

    A torque must be applied to one or more faces or edges. The torque is distributed over the selected supports.

  5. Optional: Change the direction of the torque by right-clicking its glyph and selecting one of the positioning tools.
  6. Specify the x, y, and z torque components.
  7. Click OK.