1. | From the Menu Bar, select LoadCase > Added Mass > Create. |
2. | Enter a name in the Added mass creation field and validate with Ok. |
3. | Select nodes from one of the various tools available. |
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pick nodes in the graphic window, and then press Enter, right-click the mouse button or select Yes or Cancel in the Dialog menu bar. |
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add/remove object by ellipse selection. |
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add nodes by box selection (the default box is rectangular — use the SHIFT key to define a polygon box). |
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remove nodes by box selection (the default box is rectangular — use the SHIFT key to define a polygon box). |
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add all nodes. |
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pick parts in the graphic window, and then press Enter, right-click the mouse button or select Yes or Cancel in the Dialog menu bar. |
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add parts by box selection (the default box is rectangular — use the SHIFT key to define a polygon box). |
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remove parts by box selection (the default box is rectangular — use the SHIFT key to define a polygon box). |
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add the parts selected in the tree. |
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remove the parts selected in the tree. |
4. | In the Mass field, enter the added mass value. |
The mass will be equally distributed on all the selected nodes. For example, if "n" nodes is selected and an added mass of "m" is input, the added mass per node will be "m/n."
5. | Click Save to save the created added mass; or |
Click Cancel to cancel the added mass creation.
6. | Click Close to close the menu. |