Insert Connection PropertyManager

This PropertyManager lets you insert the connection element on a structure system part.

To open this PropertyManager:

Click Insert Connection Element (Structure System toolbar) or Insert > Structure System > Insert Connection.

Connection Tab

This tab displays the default values for Standard, Type, and Size. You can select the values based on the connection element you saved.

Placement Tab

This tab displays dimension, placement reference, and cut scope.

Dimension

Change the dimension of the feature that you selected in the Dimension Group when you defined the connection element.

Placement Reference

Primary Reference Entity Specifies a face in the graphics area to coincide with the primary reference of the connection element.
Secondary Reference Entity Specifies a face in the graphics area to coincide with the secondary reference of the connection element.
Tertiary Reference Entity Specifies a face in the graphics area to coincide with the tertiary reference of the connection element.

Cut Scope

In the graphics area, select the members on which to propagate the cut features. Select one of the following options:
Up to Next Propagates the cut feature up to the adjacent face
Through All Propagates the cut features throughout the member