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# Point Loads

How to enter member point loads in a spreadsheet, including coordinate system, direction, magnitude, and location.

Tables > Point Loads prompts you with the following dialog.

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It allows you to enter member point loads in a spreadsheet. Each point load includes the member ID, the load coordinate system, direction, magnitude, and distance. The load is a force if the load direction is in the X, Y or Z direction and moment if in the OX, OY or OZ. The load distance is the ratio of load location (measured from the start of the member) to member length. The member ID must be valid (defined).

An empty row is allowed if all rows below it are empty. Selected rows (whole row must be selected) may be cut by clicking the button “Cut Selected Rows”.


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