Assigning the section to the frame

The section FrameSection must be assigned to the frame.

  1. In the Model Tree, expand the branch for the part named Frame by clicking the “+” symbol to expand the Parts container and then clicking the “+” symbol to expand the Frame item.
  2. Double-click Section Assignments in the list of part attributes that appears.

    Abaqus/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.

  3. Select the entire part as the region to which the section will be applied.
    1. Click and hold mouse button 1 at the upper left-hand corner of the viewport.
    2. Drag the mouse to create a box around the truss.
    3. Release mouse button 1.

    Abaqus/CAE highlights the entire frame.

  4. In the prompt area, enter all as the name of the set that will be created.

    This set will contain the selected regions. The advantage of creating a set is that it can be used for other purposes. If you prefer to not create a set, toggle off Create set in the prompt area.

  5. Click mouse button 2 in the viewport or click Done in the prompt area to accept the selected geometry.

    The Edit Section Assignment dialog box appears containing a list of existing sections.

  6. Accept the default selection of FrameSection, and click OK.

    Abaqus/CAE assigns the truss section to the frame, colors the entire frame aqua to indicate that the region has a section assignment, and closes the Edit Section Assignment dialog box.