Creates a frame element percent weight line load that applies a percentage of the frame element’s self weight in the specified direction. Can only apply forces. Cannot apply moments. Element self-weight modifiers affect the load that is applied by this component.
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start Percent | System.Double | Percent of the element’s self weight (as a force per length) to apply at the start point. | Yes |
| 2 | End Percent | System.Double | Percent of the element’s self weight (as a force per length) to apply at the end point. | Yes |
| 3 | Relative Start Location | System.Double | Relative location, along the length of the frame element, of the start point of the load. Must be between 0 and 1 (inclusive). Should be smaller than relative end location. | Yes |
| 4 | Relative End Location | System.Double | Relative location, along the length of the frame element, of the end point of the load. Must be between 0 and 1 (inclusive). Should be greater than relative start location. | Yes |
| 5 | Direction | System.Int32 | Integer that defines the load direction. 0 = Fx, 1 = Fy, 2 = Fz | Yes |
| 6 | Local Coord | System.Boolean | Whether the load is defined in the local coordinate system. Default is false (global coordinate system). | Yes |
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | % Weight Line Load | DesignFramePercentWeightLoad | A line load applied that applies a percent of the element’s self weight as a line load. |
The blue button at the bottom of the component with the “Assign Pattern” text allows you to assign a load pattern (that is defined in the model definitions) to the load. The load pattern must be assigned for the component to run. Otherwise, an error will be thrown.