Specify the type of mechanical interaction for a connection between
parts.
Contact conditions are defined for all analyses in the design study. Contact
conditions that do not apply are automatically adjusted, for example, thermal analysis
or separating contact in modal. Global contact conditions can be overridden at the
analysis level.
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In the Project Tree, expand the Connections workbench.
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Right-click on the connection you wish to edit and select Edit
default contact condition from the context menu.
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In the dialog, choose a contact condition type.
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Click OK.
The contact condition will be applied at the chosen connection for all
analyses.