# Reaction forces in history output. Baseplate with bolt connection

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**Created:** [July 18, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/reaction-forces-in-history-output-baseplate-with-bolt-connection/1879 "2024-07-18T13:06:43Z")\
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Check this thread too: [Best way to find force in bolted connection](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/best-way-to-find-force-in-bolted-connection/1498)

You could tie/merge the bolts for now and use \*SECTION PRINT to get the forces.

Regarding springs, only the ones between a node and ground are available for now - other types (between two nodes) require keyword edits: [Spring between two nodes](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/spring-between-two-nodes/116)

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