load command

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Libra23
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load command

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Hi,
about load command I'd like to know if,when I apply load to element ,I have to consider global or local axis as direction of loading.
I mean,if in my model z is the vertical axis in global system and x is that one in local,do I have to put:

1) load 1 0. 0. -$Q 0. 0. 0. ;

or

2) load 1 -$Q 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. ;
:?:
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