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Single point constraints for boundary nodes (LS-DYNA)

In the LS-DYNA environment, use the Single Point Constraint command to constrain the translational or rotational degrees-of-freedom of selected boundary nodes. You can use Single Point Constraint to define imposed motions on boundary nodes.

The Single Point Constraint command corresponds to the LS-DYNA *BOUNDARY_SPC keyword.

Where do I find it?

Application Pre/Post
Prerequisite An active Simulation file with LS-DYNA as the specified solver
Command Finder Single Point Constraint
Simulation Navigator In the appropriate solution, right-click Constraint ContainerNew ConstraintSingle Point Constraint
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