Help with Constraining an object

[31155618]

Hello , im a fairly new user and im trying to simulate the stress on this box thing.

I made 2 panels and connect the legs with bolts using "Joint"
now what do i need to do in order to be able to constrain and them simulate?

Here is an image.
http://gyazo.com/792c341839d50ff30d030a3771d24c3a

[mcgyvr]

Well.. where to start..

FEA/Stress analysis is NOT for beginners.. It takes a complete understanding of how it works as well as where to properly add constraints that match the real world, how loads are applied, how joints will react, material properties,etc.. in order to get anything "usable" out of it..

I'd suggest going to youtube and watching some tutorials and then DO NOT put any faith or someones safety in the results you get.. People spend months/years attempting to grasp FEA concepts in order to get reasonable results. Its a profession in itself. 

Your question is like asking someone to write a whole book on the ins/outs of FEA and how it works.. But some tutorials on youtube,etc.. will get you going.. But again do NOT expect accurate results. 

[JDMather]

Attach your assembly here.

[31155618]

Here go!

[31155618]

Thanks for the heads-up but i guess i get to start somewhere.

[JDMather]

It would probably be best to start back at the basics of Inventor before attempting to tackle FEA.

An assembly file (*.iam) is only a list of hyperlinks to the part files (*.ipt) and a record of assembly constraints (and a bit more).

You must include the part files.