Importing Loads

Imported loads enable you to incorporate a load definition or an entire load set from GPS into your analysis. Imported loads can be oriented using rectangular coordinate systems only, and the following load types are available for import:

This task shows you how to import a load definition into your analysis.

  1. Click the Imported Load icon .

    The Imported Load dialog box appears, and an Imported Load object appears in the specification tree under the Loads objects set for the current step.

  2. You can change the identifier of the imported load or load set by editing the Name field. By default, Abaqus for CATIA V5 uses the same name that the load or load set was assigned in GPS.

  3. Select the load or load set that you want to import. Any selectable load is highlighted when you pass the cursor over it.

    The Supports field is updated to reflect your selection.

  4. Click More to view the propagation status of the imported load. The propagation status shows the following:

    • Whether the imported load was Created in this step or Propagated into this step.

    • Whether the imported load is Active or Inactive.

  5. Click OK in the Imported Load dialog box.

    Symbols representing the applied force are displayed on the geometry.