Boundary conditions > Structural constraints > Nastran, Simcenter 3D Multiphysics, Abaqus, ANSYS, and LS-DYNA structural constraints > Symmetric constraint
Define a symmetric constraint
Choose Home tab→Loads and Conditions group→Symmetric Constraint .
In the Planar Objects group, click Select Object and select the planar geometry to constrain. Each face must be planar; although relative to one another, the faces do not need to be in the same plane.
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