Create and Realize Connectors
Use the tools in the Create tool set to create connectors, assign controls, and realize.
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Navigate to the Connectors ribbon then select any of the tools in the Create
tool set to define the associated connector type.
- Point
- Fastener
- Line
- Area
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On the guide bar, click
to define connector options.
- Use the selector on the guide bar to choose an entity type, then select features on which to create connectors.
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Use the options in the microdialog to further define
the connector.
The following options are available for all entity types and tools.
Option Description Move/Morph ( )
Relocate sections or the whole connector to a different position Link Edit ( )
Opens a dialogue that allows you to adjust the link detection logic. Show/Hide Projections ( )
Show and hide the pre-projections that indicate where the connector will connect to. Other options are dependent on the entity type and selected tool.Option Description Trim ( )
Split the connector at a selected position. Available for node list, line, element, and surface selection.
Partition ( )
Partition the seam connector if any part of that connector does not have projections. Only available for the Line tool.
Pitch and Density - Pitch (
)
- Adjust the number of significant points along the connector line by given spacing.
- Density (
)
- Adjust the number of significant points along the connector line by a number.
Available for node list and line selection in the Point and Line tools.
Line Interpolation - Straight line (
)
- A straight interpolation line is created between the
selected nodes.
Figure 1. - Interpolated line (
)
- A smoothed interpolation line is created between the
selected nodes.
Figure 2.
Available for node list selection in the Point and Line tools.
Line Creation - None (
)
- Leave the line selections separate.
Figure 3. - Combine Smooth (
)
- Combine selected lines with an interpolated line.
Figure 4. - Combine Straight (
)
- Combine selected lines with a straight line.
Figure 5. - Mid Line (
)
- Generate a midline between selected lines.
Figure 6.
Only available for line selection.
Remesh ( )
Remesh the connector surface.
Figure 7.Available for any selection type in the Area tool.
- Pitch (
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Use the drop-down menu on the guide bar to assign a
control to the connector.
Choose a previously defined control or click Create New to open the Control Manager and define a new control. If you select Undefined, the connector will be created without a control.
By default, an assigned control is realized.
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On the guide bar, click one of the following:
- Apply and stay in the tool
- Apply and close the tool
- Exit the tool without applying