g-Loads

g-Loads are used to simulate a model undergoing acceleration, which imparts a force on all of the parts in the model.



Apply g-Loads

  1. On the Structures ribbon, select the g-Loads tool.


  2. Click the point on the model where you want to apply the g-Load.
  3. Enter the magnitude of the g-Load in the text field of the microdialog and press Enter.


  4. To reverse the direction of the g-Load, click the +/- button on the microdialog.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
Tip:
  • g-Loads are applied to the entire model rather than a part, and are specific to a load case. If you delete the part where the g-Load is applied, it remains in the model.
  • Use the right-click context menu to include or exclude a g-Load from a load case.

Orient g-Loads Using Vectors or Components

You can orient a g-Load by using either vector g-Loads (X, Y, and Z) or component g-Loads (gX, gY, gZ).

  1. Select either vector g-Load mode or component g-Load mode on the microdialog.
  2. Click the chevron to expand the microdialog.
  3. Enter either vector g-Loads (X, Y, and Z) or component g-Loads (gX, gY, gZ).

Microdialog Options

Double-click on a g-Load arrow to enter editing mode, which opens a microdialog.



 Change the direction of the g-Load.


Enter a magnitude of the g-Load.
Click the icon to switch between vector g-Load mode and component g-Load mode.
Translate or rotate the g-Load using the Move tool.
Align the g-Load to the X, Y, or Z axis.
Click the chevron to orient the g-Load by entering either vector g-Loads (X, Y, and Z) or component g-Loads (gX, gY, gZ).

Mouse Controls and Keyboard Shortcuts

Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click. Exit the tool.