The
References tab in the Connection
Definition PropertyManager lets you
create
a connection element for a structure system from a
part.
Placement Type
 |
Generic
Connection |
Places the connection element
based on the face selection. |
 |
End
Connection |
Places the connection element at
the end. |
Generic
Connection
If you selected
Generic
Connection
for the
Placement Type, you can select the
faces or planes to place the connection element.
| Placement Reference |
Select Primary
Reference and Secondary Reference. |
| Primary Reference |
Specifies the first face or plane. |
| Secondary Reference |
Specifies the second face or plane. |
| Mate Type |
Select Coincident, Concentric, or Parallel based on the Secondary Reference. |
| Tertiary Reference |
Specifies the third face or plane. |
| Mate Type |
Select Coincident, Concentric, or Parallel based on the Tertiary Reference. |
Feature Propagation
You can select features such as extruded cuts, holes, advanced holes,
patterns, and mirrors to propagate to the target part. However, if you created a
hole based on the extruded boss feature, you cannot propagate the hole.
End
Connection
If you selected End
Connection for the Placement Type, you can select a face on which you want to insert
the connection element.
| Primary
Reference |
Specifies a face. You cannot
select reference planes as inputs. |