Auto Connectors Macro

If you are unfamiliar with HyperMesh connector entities, refer to Connector Definition and Connector Realization for more information.

The Auto Connectors macro automates the importation and FE realization of connectors from either a Master Connectors File or an older Master Weld File. Virtually every option available for FE realization in the connectors module is also available in the Auto Connectors macro.

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Automated Connector Creation and FE Realization dialog

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Automated Connector Creation and FE Realization dialog - custom option

Input requirements for connector entity creation and FE realization are:

•	Master connectors/weld file

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FE config

•	Projection tolerance

Note:

In the case of a custom FE config, the custom FE type-to-realize is required. The custom FE type definitions can be found in the appropriate feconfig.cfg file. This script automatically reads the default feconfig.cfg file and displays a list of all the appropriate user-defined FE types (found in the feconfig.cfg file) in the Fe type field.

The property and diameter can be specified if necessary.

Additional options are:

•	Build systems

•	Snap to node

•	Attach to shells