Nodes

Nodes are the connection points in your structural model.

What are Nodes?

Nodes represent:

• Connection points between members
• Support locations
• Points where loads are applied
• Points where results are calculated

Creating Nodes

Nodes are created automatically when you:

• Click in Draw mode
• Import geometry
• Split members
• Intersect members

Node Properties

Select a node to view/edit its properties:

Position

• X, Y, Z: Coordinates in the global system

Support Conditions

Each node has 6 degrees of freedom (DOFs):

• DX, DY, DZ: Translations in X, Y, Z
• RX, RY, RZ: Rotations about X, Y, Z

Common support types:

• Free: No restraints (all DOFs free)
• Pinned: Translations restrained, rotations free
• Fixed: All DOFs restrained
• Roller: One translation restrained

Quick Support Assignment

Use preset buttons in the Properties panel:

• Click "Fixed" to restrain all DOFs
• Click "Pinned" to restrain translations
• Click "Free" to release all restraints

Node Labels

Toggle node labels in View Settings to see node IDs on the canvas.