Connector - Link

A Link ties any two vertices or reference points on the model by a rigid bar that is hinged at both ends. The distance between the two locations remains unchanged during deformation.

Type

• Vertex or Point for First Location .

• Vertex or Point for Second Location . The vertices or reference points can be from the same or different bodies.

Symbol Settings

• Edit color. Select a color for the symbols.

• Symbol Size . Set the size of the symbols.

• Show preview. Toggles the display of the connector symbols in the graphics area.

Notes

• Available for static, nonlinear, buckling, frequency, and dynamic studies.

• Limitations include:

• • Link connectors are not available for shell models.

  • Large rotations are not allowed.

Related Topics

Connectors PropertyManager

Summary of Connectors