# Nodal Loads \[FEA]

Nodal loads apply concentrated forces and moments directly to nodes. They are used to model point loads from equipment, concentrated reactions, or any loading that acts at a specific point in the structure.

**Load Case:** The analysis case (load case) to which this nodal load belongs. The load will only be applied when this load case is active in the analysis.

**Node:** The node or FE group at which the load is applied. If an FE group is selected, the load is applied to all nodes within that group.

**Coordinate System:** The coordinate system in which the force and moment components are defined. Select Global for forces defined in the global XYZ directions, or select a custom coordinate system for forces defined in a local reference frame.

**Fx:** Force component in the X direction of the selected coordinate system. Positive values act in the positive X direction.

**Fy:** Force component in the Y direction of the selected coordinate system. Positive values act in the positive Y direction.

**Fz:** Force component in the Z direction of the selected coordinate system. Positive values act in the positive Z direction (typically upward). Use negative values for downward loads.

**Mx:** Moment component about the X axis of the selected coordinate system. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.

**My:** Moment component about the Y axis of the selected coordinate system. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.

**Mz:** Moment component about the Z axis of the selected coordinate system. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.