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Dont really need the answer, but I want to know if point C has Cx and Cy or just Cy. I am confused there.
 

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Pinned connections generally take two force components, since they can support a force applied in any direction.

As a suggestion, find the equivalent forces to substitute on the frame for the weight suspended by the wire running over the sheave at pin D.