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You can cancel this dialog box and continue setting up your stress analysis.
However, when you attempt a stress analysis update, this dialog box is
displayed so you can select a valid material before running the analysis.
If the yield strength or density are zero, you cannot perform an analysis.
Once you select a suitable material, click OK.
Applying Loads
The first step in preparing your model for analysis is applying one or more
loads to the model.
Workflow: Apply loads for analysis
1 Select the type of load you want to apply.
2 Select the geometry of the model where the load is applied.
3 Enter the required information for that load.
You can apply as many loads as you need. As you apply them, the loads are
listed in the browser under Loads & Constraints. Once you define a load, you
can edit it by right-clicking it, and then selecting Edit from the menu.
Select and apply a load
1 In the stress analysis environment, Stress Analysis panel bar, click Force.
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