Connectors

New Features

Connector Edit Mode
Expanding on the workflows introduced in 2020.1.1, an existing connector can now be selected and interactively edited. The option is available for you to select a connector and interactively change the control, trim, move and adjust the density and spacing.
Autopitch Improvements
The autopitch tool was improved adding the ability to create a spot line so all the spots along a flange can be a single connector. You can now define the number of maximum links needed on the connector.
Connector Line
Connector Seam lines and Spot Lines have undergone changes to improve how they capture significant geometrical points along the connector. See images below. Pre-2021 displays how the connector has a test point on either side of the corner. 2021 displays the significant point on the corner.


Figure 1. Pre-2021


Figure 2. 2021
FEMFAT Spot Welds
We have introduced a new type of realization for spot welds called FEMFAT. This conforms to the specifications of naming conventions for the MAGNA FEMFAT requirements. It is available in OptiStruct, Nastran and Abaqus user profiles