21.3.10 Applying connector loads and connector boundary conditions

In the Load module you can apply a connector force or connector moment to the available components of relative motion of a connector to simulate connector actuation. Similarly, you can prescribe a connector displacement, connector velocity, or connector acceleration for the available components of relative motion of a connector. When you create a connector load or connector boundary condition, you select connectors to which you want to apply the prescribed condition. If you are selecting multiple connectors, you should ensure that all of the connectors have the available components of relative motion for which you are defining loads or boundary conditions; you can select connectors with the same connection type or you can view the connector property editors in the Interaction module to verify the connectors have the desired available components of relative motion. For more information, see Creating and modifying prescribed conditions, Section 16.4.