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# Point Loads (on Members)

How to apply concentrated point forces or moments to members using graphical or tabular methods.

Point Loads are concentrated forces or moments that are applied to members.

**Graphical Method**

Select the members that are to receive the load. Click **Create > Draw Loads >Point Loads**. The *Point Load* dialog opens.

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Specify the Load Case with which the new load will be associated.

Select the direction of the load and indicate whether the direction selection is to be interpreted as being in the local or global coordinate axis system.

Specify the magnitude of the force.

Specify the distance in the form of 0 for the starting end, 0.5 for the midpoint, 1.0 for the ending end, etc.

{% hint style="success" %}
Tip: Multiple Point Loads may be defined in a single use of this command by using the following syntax in the Distance input: "3\@0.25", which would place loads on the quarter points of the assigned members.
{% endhint %}

**Tabular Method**

Click **Tables > Point Loads Data** to open the *Point Loads* table.

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Note that the Load Case dropdown list box is shown at the top of the table. This controls the load case for which loads will be shown.

The table allows existing loads to be reviewed, edited and deleted. It also allows new loads to be defined.


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