To Define Centrifugal Loads
2. Enter a name for the load, or use the default name.
3. Select an existing load set from the
Member of Set area or click
New to create a new
load set.
4. To change the default WCS to a UCS, click Selected in the CSYS area and select a Cartesian coordinate system on the model.
◦ Components
◦ Dir Points & Mag
◦ Dir Vector & Mag
6. Specify the directional values. You can enter a value, mathematical expression, or parameter name in these fields.
7. If you want to display the load that you just defined, click
Preview. The software displays the angular velocity and angular acceleration direction using
arrows.
8. Click OK to accept the dialog box.
If the software identifies any problems with the way you defined the load, it displays a message box informing you of the situation.
If the software does not encounter any definition problems, it applies the loads that you specified. The software also adds a load icon to the geometry you are loading.