Creating a Reaction Force Response Variable

You can create a reaction force response variable to measure the reaction force at a point based on the design modifications in the study.

See Also
About Reaction Force Response Variables
About Parameter Response Variables
Response Variables Manager
  1. From the Response Variables section of the action bar, click Reaction Force Response Variable .
  2. Optional: Enter a descriptive Name.
  3. Select the geometry support in the model.

    You can select a point.

  4. Select the step or load case that contains the loading to use for calculation.
  5. Select the direction in which to measure the reaction force.
  6. Optional: Choose whether to use the absolute value of the direction.
  7. Select an Axis system definition:
    OptionDescription
    Global Aligns the local feature triad with the global coordinate system.
    Local Aligns the local feature triad with a selected axis system in the model. If you select this axis system, you must also specify whether the axis system is Cartesian or Cylindrical.
    Specify Orients the local feature triad directly. Right-click the feature triad glyph on the model, and select an orientation tool.
  8. Click OK.