Define Connections

Connections represent the interactions between different components in your assembly.

Note: The Define Connections action applies only to models consisting of an assembly of components. Simulation on assemblies is available only with a license for the DesignSight Structure Plus product.

Simulation Features

The following simulation feature can be defined in the Define Connections action:

Bonds
A bond permanently attaches a surface on one component to a surface on another component.

To create connections between components, the components must meet certain proximity requirements. For a detailed description of the proximity requirements, see Requirements for Creating Bonds.

Warning: Connections can be created only between different parts or representations. You cannot define connections between two bodies from the same part or representation.

Status Criteria

Defining connections is optional in a frequency simulation; you can determine the natural frequencies of an unconnected or partially connected model.

If you do define connections on your model, the Define Connections action status will appear complete when each active component in the assembly is involved in at least one connection.