A translational force generates three orthogonal translational forces about the reference marker. This force applies action forces to the action body, and the corresponding reaction forces are applied to the base body. The position and orientation of base marker are not used because the direction of force is defined by the reference marker. It is used when it convenient to work with the three translational force components or when the direction of force is different than the direction of the straight line between the attachment point on the action body and the attachment point on the base body.
Figure 1 Translation icon of the Force group in the Professional tab