Apply a Translation

Use an applied translation to specify the distance the clip is inserted into the buckle.

The translation specifies the range of the insertion action performed in the product's operating environment. In this example movement is confined to the z-axis because the coupling is restrained along all other axes.

  1. From the Loads section of the Assistant, click Applied Translation .
  2. From the Support options, select Connection as the selection method.
  3. From the Connection Selection dialog box, select Clip Coupling, and click OK.
    The app highlights the connection in your model.
  4. Enter a translation of -14mm.
  5. From the Degree of freedom options, select Translation Z.
    The direction of the translation is indicated by the yellow glyph on your assembly.
  6. Click OK.
    The translation appears as a load in the Scenario category of the tree.