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
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Vertex or Point for First Location |
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Vertex or Point for Second Location |
The vertices or reference points can be from the same or different bodies. |
Symbol Settings
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Edit Color |
Select a color for the symbols.
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Symbol size |
Set the size of the symbols.
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Show preview |
Toggles the display of the connector symbols in the graphics area.
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Notes
Available for static, nonlinear, buckling, frequency, and dynamic studies.
Limitations include:
- A link connector can resist axial loads only.
- Large rotations are not allowed.