Connection Definition PropertyManager - References Tab
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. |