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8. Saving your job:
Utility Menu > File > Save as...
Solution phase: assigning loads and solving:
You have now defined your model. It is now time to apply the load(s)
and constraint(s) and solve the resulting system of equations.
9. Define analysis type:
Ensure that a static analysis will be performed:
Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis
(Alternatively, the command line code for the preceding step is
ANTYPE,0.)
10. Apply constraints:
As shown previously, the left end of the plate is fixed.
Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On
Lines
Select the left end of the plate and click on Apply in the Apply
U,ROT on Lines window. Fill in the window as shown next.
This location is fixed, which means that all DOFs are constrained.
Therefore, select All DOF by clicking on it and enter 0 in the Value field
as shown in the preceding figure.
You will see some blue triangles in the graphics window indicating
the displacement constraints.