Create a point-to-face connection

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

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

3. 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.

4. Select a polygon face to define the target geometry.

5. Specify the element type. 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) If there is no mesh currently assigned to the target face, you can click Mesh Control to assign a mesh control to the face. Use this mesh control to specify mesh density and biasing.

8. (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.

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

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