Create a point-to-edge connection

1. Choose Home tab→Connections group→1D Connection .

2. From the Type list, choose Point to Edge.

3. In the Connection Methods group:Click Point to Edges to create a connection between a point and one or more curves or edgesClick Arcs to Centers to create a connection between a circular edge or a closed, non-circular loop and its center point. When you select the edge of the hole, the software automatically selects the center point of the hole or loop.

4. Select the geometry to connect.For a Point to Edges connection, select a point on the model to define the source geometry. You can select from existing points or mesh points, or enable Snap Point on the Top Border bar to select points on geometry, such as centerpoints or endpoints.The software generates a node on the selected point.Then, select the target edge.For an Arc to Centers connection, select one or more circular edges or any collection of connected edges that form a closed loop.

5. Use the options in the Connection Element group to define the type of element to create to connect the source and target geometry. If necessary, click Mesh Associated Data to specify mesh-specific element attributes.

6. Specify the destination mesh collector:Select Automatic Mode to have the software create a new destination mesh collector for you. This mesh collector uses the default physical properties and inherits the material and section properties of the model.To use an existing mesh collector, clear the Automatic Mode check box and select a collector from the Mesh Collector list.To create a new destination collector, clear the Automatic Mode check box and click New Collector

7. (Optional) When connecting to a mesh of parabolic elements, specify the Mid-Node Option.Select Connect Mid-Nodes to generate connections to the mid-side nodes of parabolic elements.Clear the Connect Mid-Nodes check box to generate connections only at corner nodes.

8. (Optional) If there is no mesh currently assigned to the target edge, you can click Mesh Control to assign a mesh control to the edge. Use this mesh control to specify mesh density and biasing.

9. Click OK or Apply to generate the specified 1D connection elements.

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