I am performing analysis for a cable system as shown in the sketch below. The cable runs through holes in vertical posts, and is anchored at the same elevation as the base of the post.
I divided the horizontal section of the cable into two sections so I can place point loads at the node since point load within the span of the cable produces error messages. An initial tension of 5 kips was applied to the inclined cables. I calculated the horizontal component of the tension in the inclined cables and applied it to the horizontal cable. The "Cable Model" is attached.
Cable Model.STD Random Model.STD