Solved: Create a point element and assign it the mass properties.
(In patran) Under finite elements (meshing pallette)
Create - Element - Edit
Shape: point
Select existing property or create desired property.
(i created a new mass property, lumped).
I'm learning to use this software, pretty great.
Though the learning curve has been something else.
I've modeled a very simple portal frame and perform a linear static and a normal modes analysis using Patran / Nastran.
I then wanted to add a point mass and see the effects.
My concern is how...
