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Setup Analysis
Set up your model for analysis.
Load Maps
Use the Load Map tool to import/create multiple channels (load histories) which are then paired with subcases/loadsteps to create the fatigue events.
View Subcase Animations
View animations of the imported subcases.

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Fatigue Analysis Overview
Fatigue Analysis is intended for solutions to structures in a large number of loading cycles.
Setup Analysis
Set up your model for analysis.
- Fatigue Modules
  Use the fatigue tools to determine the type of fatigue analysis that the model will undergo.
- Materials
  Use the Material tool to associate predefined or user-generated materials with the model's parts and sets.
- Load Maps
  Use the Load Map tool to import/create multiple channels (load histories) which are then paired with subcases/loadsteps to create the fatigue events.
  - Load History Overview
  - Create Channels
    Create or import channels (load histories).
  - Create Events
    Combine channels and subcases to create events.
  - View Subcase Animations
    View animations of the imported subcases.
  - Delete Channels, Events, and Subcases
    Remove options from the Load Map dialog.
Evaluate
Run the model and view results.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Additional Post-Processing Options
Explore additional post-processing options related to the input result files.
Verification Problems
Explore verification problems for SN and EN with time series loading.

View Subcase Animations

View animations of the imported subcases.

Note: Subcase animations require displacement to be present in the results for animation scaling.

Click the Load Map tool.

Figure 1.

The Load Map dialog opens.
Click next to a subcase to view the associated animation.
Optional: Edit the scale factor value then click Apply to update the animation.