Using tie constraints

[dmackendh]

I am using an axisymmetric model and I had to create a 'mesh-part' in order to add springs between the nodes of my model. So I have two separate parts in my model now.

My main problem is that I dont want two separte parts, I just want one part with the springs between the nodes, but it wont let me do this without creating the second part (the 'mesh-part').

So I am trying to tie the two parts together to act as one but I am having great difficulty doing this. Is it possible to tie a mesh-part to a standard part? Precisely what type of constraint should I be using? What contact interaction properties should I use?

I would much prefer to use just one part but I cant figuree out how to do that either?

 

[brep]

Yes you can tie, contact (whatever you like) a mesh part to a geometric part. To the solver there is no difference.
Sounds like you could use a tie constraint (and this does not require contact interaction properties)

 

[dmackendh]

Thanks,

I got it working.

I really appreciate everyones help, this forum is proving a life saver for me!