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 Repeat the same process to apply boundary condition of
fixed support at the upper left end. This is done by
selecting the Analysis Settings. Select the Supports tab on
the upper menu bar with Fixed Support option, then select
Vertex icon (box with arrow and green edge). Move the
cursor to the upper left and click at it, the upper left end will
become green. Click Apply button next to the Geometry
button under the Fixed Support window.
 Repeat the similar process to apply boundary condition of
the two applied forces along the right connection by first
selecting the Analysis Settings, select the Loads tab on the
upper menu bar with Force option, and select Vertex icon.
Move the cursor to the right connection and click at it.
Select Components option on the right side of Define By