Option

Description

Path label

Label used to identify the path for which the details are specified on this tab.

Force file path

Select a force file to load, if needed.

Force type

Select the type of available force to be used.

Grid ID

Select the ID of the grid at which the force has been recovered.

Element ID

Select the ID of the element whose force is to be used.

Component

Select the component of force to be used.

LCS

Specify the local coordinate system in which the force is output.

Reverse force direction

Reverses the force direction in the local coordinate system specified above.

Advanced selection

Options to view or modify the force.

Subcase ID

Select a subcase to view or modify force.

Subcase label

Subcase label corresponding to the Subcase ID above.

Use modified force

There are two ways to modify the force for the response contribution study:

Scale force – Scales the force value.

Use target value – Uses a target value.

Other options include:

By value – Enter a specific value in either the dB or factor form.

Frequency range – Enter the range in which the modification is applied.

Apply to – Specify paths for which the modification is applied.