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 We now have the required beam model.
 The next step is to create the beam cross section. Select
Rectangular item in Cross Section under the Concept tab.
In the Details of Rect1 window, change the base value B to
0.02 m and hit Enter, the height value H to 0.01 m and hit
Enter. A blue rectangular cross section will appear on the
main Graphic window.

 Next, assign this cross section to the Line Body. Double
click at 1 Part, 1 Body and select the Line Body, assign
Rect1 to the Cross section selection in the Details of Line
Body window.
 Save file as Beam Buckling Analysis, and close the DM
window.

(c) Assigning Material Properties and Creating Mesh

 On the main Project Schematic window, double click on
Model, the beam model will appear back on the main
window.
 Double click on Geometry item, the Line Body item will
pop-up. Select the Line Body item and select “My Beam
Material” (the name assigned earlier containing material
properties of this problem) which is on the right-hand-side
of Assignment under Material in Details of “Line Body”
window. The beam model will become green.