Package NXOpen.CAE.Connections

Classes
class	Adhesive
	Adhesive connection. More...
class	Bolt
	Bolt connection. More...
class	Bushing
	Bushing connection. More...
class	Clinch
	Clinch connection. More...
class	ComponentData
	Composer connection. More...
class	Composer
	Composer. More...
class	ComposerData
	Composer connection. More...
class	ComposerTool
	ComposerTool. More...
class	ConnectionData
	Composer connection. More...
class	ConnectionDBData
	Connection DB data. More...
class	ConnectionDBItemData
	Connection DB item data. More...
class	CoordinatesLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	CoordinatesSeriesLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	Crimp
	Crimp connection. More...
class	CurveLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	Damper
	Damper connection. More...
class	Element
	This is the class to access a connection element More...
class	ElementCollection
	Element collection provides methods to manage CAE.Connections.Element objects More...
class	FeEdgesLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	Folder
	The Folder class offers a way to create a hierarchy of connections and sub-folders More...
class	IConnection
	This class represents an interface to a connection object. More...
interface	ICsys
	This class represents an Interface to the Connection Csys. More...
interface	IDiameter
	This class represents an Interface to the Diameter parameters. More...
interface	IDof
	This class represents an interface to the connection's degrees of freedom. More...
interface	IDofCombination
	This class represents an interface to the connection's degrees of freedom combination. More...
interface	IFlangesContainer
	This interface offers access to the flanges of a connection (SpotWeld for example). More...
interface	IFriction
	This class represents an Interface to the Friction constants. More...
interface	IHeight
	This class represents an Interface to the Height parameters. More...
interface	ILineDiscretization
	This class represents an Interface to the Diameter parameters. More...
interface	ILineOffset
	This class represents an Interface to the Diameter parameters. More...
interface	ILocationsContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Locations parameters. More...
interface	ILocationsMultiPointContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Multi Point Locations container. More...
interface	ILocationsSinglePointContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Locations parameters. More...
interface	ILocationsWithDirContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Locations parameters. More...
interface	ILocationsWithDiscretizationContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Locations With Discretization container. More...
interface	IMassConnectivity
	This class represents an Interface to the Lumped Mass panel connection parameters. More...
interface	IMassInertia
	This class represents an Interface to the Mass Inertia. More...
interface	IMassPhysicalParams
	This class represents an Interface to the Mass Physical Params. More...
interface	IMassTarget
	This class represents an Interface to the Lumped Mass target. More...
interface	IMaterial
	This class represents an Interface to the Material entity. More...
interface	INodalTargetCenter
	This class represents an Interface to the Connection Target. More...
interface	INodalTargetCenterOption
	This class represents an Interface to the Nodal Target Center Option. More...
interface	INodalTargetLegs
	This class represents an Interface to the Connection Target. More...
interface	INodalTargetLocalSpiderDefinition
	This class represents an Interface to the Nodal Target Local Spider Definition. More...
interface	INodalTargetsContainer
	This class represents an Interface to the Connection Target Container. More...
interface	INodalTargetsPairing
	This class represents an Interface to the nodal connections pairing algorithm parameters. More...
interface	ISeamWeldFlangesContainer
	This interface offers access to the flanges of a Seam Weld connection. More...
interface	IStiffness
	This class represents an Interface to the Stiffness constants. More...
interface	IStiffnessDynamic
	This class represents an Interface to the Stiffness dynamic. More...
interface	IStructuralDamping
	This class represents an Interface to the StructuralDamping constants. More...
interface	IStructuralDampingDynamic
	This class represents an Interface to the StructuralDamping dynamic. More...
interface	ITolerance
	This class represents an Interface to the Tolerance parameters. More...
interface	IViscousDamping
	This class represents an Interface to the ViscousDamping constants. More...
interface	IViscousDampingDynamic
	This class represents an Interface to the ViscousDamping dynamic. More...
interface	IWidth
	This class represents an Interface to the Width parameters. More...
class	Kinematic
	Kinematic connection. More...
class	LMIEBody
	LMIEBody More...
class	LMIECenterDefinition
	Lumped Mass Center Definition. More...
class	LMIEConnection
	LMIEConnection More...
class	LMIEElement
	LMIEElement object More...
class	LMIEElementEdge
	LMIEElementEdge object More...
class	LMIEElementFace
	LMIEElementFace object More...
class	LMIEError
	LMIEError More...
class	LMIEInertia
	Lumped mass import export inertia object. More...
class	LMIELegConnection
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIELegDefinition
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIELocalSpiders
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIEMass
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIEMesh
	LMIEMesh object More...
class	LMIENearestNodes
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIENode
	Lumped Mass center definition node. More...
class	LMIEPanelOptions
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIEPid
	Lumped Mass PID. More...
class	LMIEPoint
	Lumped Mass center definition point. More...
class	LMIERegionSelection
	Region selection. More...
class	LMIERingOptions
	Mass definition. More...
class	LMIESelectionRecipe
	Lumped Mass center definition selection recipe. More...
class	LMIEUnitSystem
	Seam Weld connection. More...
class	Location
	Location base class. More...
class	LocationWithDir
	Location With Direction interface. More...
class	LumpedMass
	Lumped Mass. More...
class	MeshPointLocation
	This defines Mesh Point Location used by Universal Connections. More...
class	NamespaceDoc
	Provides classes and interfaces relating to Connections. More...
class	NodalTarget
	This class represents an Interface to the Connection Target. More...
class	NodalTargetLocalSpider
	This is the Local Spider Nodal Target. More...
class	NodalTargetSetOfPoints
	Set of Points Target. More...
class	NodalTargetSinglePoint
	Group of Points Target. More...
class	NodalTargetSpider
	Group of Points Target. More...
class	NodeLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	NodeSeriesLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	PointLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	PointSeriesLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	Rigid
	Rigid connection. More...
class	Rivet
	Rivet connection. More...
class	Sealing
	Sealing connection. More...
class	SeamWeld
	Seam Weld connection. More...
class	SelectionRecipeLocation
	Location interface. More...
class	SmartTemplateBuilder
	Contains smart template application utility methods More...
class	SmartTemplateTool
	Contains smart template application utility methods More...
class	SpotWeld
	Spot Weld connection. More...
class	Spring
	Spring connection. More...
class	Utils
	Contains universal connections utility methods More...

Enumerations
enum	ComposerConnectionType {   Bolt, Spring, Latch, Bushing,   BumpStop, Kinematic, WeatherStrip, SeamWeld,   Adhesive, SpotWeld }
	composer Connection type More...
enum	ConnectionDBItemStiffnessType { None, Rectangular, Spherical, Cylindrical }
	connection DB item stiffness type More...
enum	ConnectionType {   SpotWeld, Adhesive, Bolt, Spring,   Rigid, Bushing, Damper, Kinematic,   SeamWeld, Sealing, Rivet, LumpedMass,   Clinch, Crimp }
	Connection type More...
enum	CsysType {   Existing, Predefined, Absolute, LocalCartesian,   LocalCylindrical, LocalSpherical }
	Csys types More...
enum	DiameterType { User, Formula, TableFile, FlangeHoleDetection }
	Diameter definition types More...
enum	DiscretizationMethod { StepLength, NumberOfPoints }
	line locations discretization method More...
enum	Dof {   X, Y, Z, Rx,   Ry, Rz }
	Degrees of freedom definition More...
enum	DofCombination {   UserDefined, Fixed, Spherical, Inplane,   Slider, Revolute, Cylindrical, Universal,   SliderUniversal, Inline }
	Degrees Of Freedom Combination types More...
enum	DofType { Free, Fixed }
	Degrees Of Freedom types More...
enum	ElementStatusType { Invalid, NotUpdated, Updated }
	Element status More...
enum	ElementType {   None, EHex8, EHex8Spider, E1d,   E1DSpider, ESpider, EBushing, ESpring,   EDamper, ERigid, EKinematic, ERigidConnector,   ERigidRigidConnector, EInterpolationSpider, EMassRigidSpider, EMassInterpolationSpider,   EScalarSpringRigidSpider, EScalarSpringRigidInterpolationSpider, EJoint, EJointInterpolation,   EBeamRigidSpider }
	Element type More...
enum	HeadDiameterType { User, FactorOfDiameter }
	Head diameter definition types More...
enum	HeightType {   Undefined = -1, User, MeanOfFlangesThickness, DistanceBetweenFlanges,   DistanceBetweenFlangesMeanOfFlangesThickness, DistanceBetweenFlangesMaxOfFlangesThickness, DistanceBetweenFlangesAndMeanOfFlangesThickness }
	Types of height definitions More...
enum	LocationDirectionType { Point, Vector, Curve, SelectionRecipes }
	Location and Direction type More...
enum	LocationType {   Coordinates, Point, Node, SeriesOfNodes,   SeriesOfCoordinates, Curve, FeEdgeGroup, SeriesOfPoints,   LocationWithDirection, SelectionRecipe, MeshPoint }
	Location type More...
enum	MassConnectivityType { NearestNodes, LocalSpiders }
	mass connectivity type More...
enum	MassDistributionType { Distributed, Repeated }
	lumped mass distribution type More...
enum	MassType { OnNodes, WithSpiders }
	lumped mass type More...
enum	MaterialType { User, FromSupport }
	Material definition types More...
enum	ModelizationPPTRefTargetType { None, Ec, Ecc, Ead }
	Modelization PPTRefTargetType More...
enum	ModelizationResultType {   None, Material, Weights, Section,   Csys, Stiffness, ViscousDamping, StructuralDamping,   Dofs, DynamicStiffness, DynamicViscousDamping, DynamicStructuralDamping,   Friction }
	Modelization result type More...
enum	NodalPairingMethod { Proximity, OrientatedSearch, SelectionOrder }
	Nodal pairing method More...
enum	NodalTargetCenterType { Manual, FromSpiderDefinition, Coincident }
	Nodal Target Center Types More...
enum	NodalTargetType {   SinglePoint, SetOfPoints, Spider, None,   LocalSpider }
	Nodal Target types More...
enum	PanelSearchType { NearestSelectedPanel, AllSelectedPanels }
	panels search type More...
enum	RingSearchType { OneRing, TwoRings, ExpansionRadius, ExpansionRadiusFactor }
	nodal ring search type More...
enum	SeamWeldLocationType {   Vector, Flange1Side1, Flange1Side2, Flange2Side1,   Flange2Side2 }
	Seam Weld Location type More...
enum	SeamWeldMaterialType { Angle, Overlap, Double }
	Seam Weld Material type More...
enum	SeamWeldMcfType {   Other, YJoint, OverlapWeld, CornerWeld,   ButtJoint, EdgeWeld, DoubleCornerWeld, CruciformJoint,   KJoint, IWeld, SplitIWeld }
	Seam Weld xMCF Type (describes the weld topology) More...
enum	SeamWeldNodeSelectionMethod { ConnectionNodes, Specify }
	Seam Weld Node Selection Method More...
enum	SeamWeldSectionType {   I, V, U, X,   Y, Hv, Hy, Fillet,   Radius }
	Seam Weld Section type More...
enum	SeamWeldShapeType { Straight, Convex, Concave }
	Seam Weld Shape type More...
enum	SeamWeldSide { OnLargerSheetAngle, OnSmallerSheetAngle, OnBothSheetSides }
	Seam Weld Side More...
enum	SeamWeldType {   WithMaterial, WithLaser, Resistance, Friction,   Brazing }
	Seam Weld Type More...
enum	ShankLengthDiscretizationType { None, UserDefined, PercentLength, PercentCurve }
	Shank length discretization definition types More...
enum	ShankSegmentDiscretizationType { None, SegmentLength, NumSegments }
	Shank segment discretization definition types More...
enum	StiffnessType { PerElement, PerUnitLength }
	Stiffness type More...
enum	TargetDependencyType { None, Dependent, Independent }
	Nodal target dependency type More...

Enumeration Type Documentation

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ComposerConnectionType

composer Connection type

Enumerator
Bolt	Bolt
Spring	Spring
Latch	Latch
Bushing	Bushing
BumpStop	BumpStop
Kinematic	Kinematic
WeatherStrip	WeatherStrip
SeamWeld	SeamWeld
Adhesive	Adhesive
SpotWeld	SpotWeld

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ConnectionDBItemStiffnessType

connection DB item stiffness type

Enumerator
None	None
Rectangular	Rectangular
Spherical	Spherical
Cylindrical	Cylindrical

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ConnectionType

Connection type

Enumerator
SpotWeld	SpotWeld
Adhesive	Adhesive
Bolt	Bolt
Spring	Spring
Rigid	Rigid
Bushing	Bushing
Damper	Damper
Kinematic	Kinematic
SeamWeld	Seam Weld
Sealing	Sealing
Rivet	Rivet
LumpedMass	Lumped Mass
Clinch	Clinch
Crimp	Crimp

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.CsysType

Csys types

Enumerator
Existing	Existing CSYS
Predefined	Predefined CSYS
Absolute	Absolute CSYS
LocalCartesian	Local Cartesian CSYS
LocalCylindrical	Local Cylindrical CSYS
LocalSpherical	Local Spherical CSYS

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.DiameterType

Diameter definition types

Enumerator
User	User defined diameter
Formula	Formula defined diameter
TableFile	Table defined diameter
FlangeHoleDetection	Flange hole defined diameter

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.DiscretizationMethod

line locations discretization method

Enumerator
StepLength	Discretize the line using step length
NumberOfPoints	Discretize the line using the total number of points

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.Dof

Degrees of freedom definition

Enumerator
X	X Translation degree of freedom
Y	Y Translation degree of freedom
Z	Z Translation degree of freedom
Rx	X Rotation degree of freedom
Ry	Y Rotation degree of freedom
Rz	Z Rotation degree of freedom

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.DofCombination

Degrees Of Freedom Combination types

Enumerator
UserDefined	User defined combination for all DOFs
Fixed	DOF1 fixed, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 fixed, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 fixed
Spherical	DOF1 fixed, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 free, DOF6 free
Inplane	DOF1 fixed, DOF2 free, DOF3 free, DOF4 free, DOF5 free, DOF6 free
Slider	DOF1 free, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 fixed, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 fixed
Revolute	DOF1 fixed, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 fixed
Cylindrical	DOF1 free, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 fixed
Universal	DOF1 fixed, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 free
SliderUniversal	DOF1 free, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 fixed, DOF6 free
Inline	DOF1 free, DOF2 fixed, DOF3 fixed, DOF4 free, DOF5 free, DOF6 free

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.DofType

Degrees Of Freedom types

Enumerator
Free	The DOF is not constrained
Fixed	The DOF is fixed

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ElementStatusType

Element status

Enumerator
Invalid	Invalid
NotUpdated	Not updated
Updated	Updated

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ElementType

Element type

Enumerator
None	None
EHex8	Hex8
EHex8Spider	Hex8 + Spider
E1d	1D
E1DSpider	1D + Spider
ESpider	Spider
EBushing	Bushing Elm
ESpring	Spring Elm
EDamper	Damper Elm
ERigid	Rigid Elm
EKinematic	Kinematic Elm
ERigidConnector	Rigid Connector
ERigidRigidConnector	Rigid Connector - Rigid Connector
EInterpolationSpider	Interpolation + Spider
EMassRigidSpider	Concentrated Mass + Rigid Spider
EMassInterpolationSpider	Concentrated Mass + Interpolation Spider
EScalarSpringRigidSpider	Scalar Spring + Rigid Spider
EScalarSpringRigidInterpolationSpider	Scalar Spring + Rigid Spider + Interpolation Spider
EJoint	Joint Elm
EJointInterpolation	Joint Interpolation
EBeamRigidSpider	Beam + Rigid Spider

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.HeadDiameterType

Head diameter definition types

Enumerator
User	User defined diameter
FactorOfDiameter	User defined relationship with bolt diameter

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.HeightType

Types of height definitions

Enumerator
Undefined	Undefined height type, used for connections that don't use this parameter
User	User defined thickness
MeanOfFlangesThickness	Mean of flanges thickness
DistanceBetweenFlanges	Distance between flanges
DistanceBetweenFlangesMeanOfFlangesThickness	Distance between flanges - Mean of flanges thickness
DistanceBetweenFlangesMaxOfFlangesThickness	Distance between flanges - Max of flanges thickness
DistanceBetweenFlangesAndMeanOfFlangesThickness	Distance between flanges + Mean of the Flange Thickness

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.LocationDirectionType

Location and Direction type

Enumerator
Point	Two Points/Nodes
Vector	Points/Node and Vector
Curve	Curves
SelectionRecipes	Selection Recipes

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.LocationType

Location type

Enumerator
Coordinates	Coordinates
Point	Point
Node	Node
SeriesOfNodes	Series Of Nodes
SeriesOfCoordinates	Series Of Coordinates
Curve	Curve
FeEdgeGroup	Group Of Element Edges
SeriesOfPoints	Series Of Points
LocationWithDirection	Location with direction
SelectionRecipe	Selection Recipe
MeshPoint	Mesh Point

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.MassConnectivityType

mass connectivity type

Enumerator
NearestNodes	nearest nodes on defined panels
LocalSpiders	locally created spiders

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.MassDistributionType

lumped mass distribution type

Enumerator
Distributed	Mass is distributed on selected nodes
Repeated	Mass is applied at the defined value on each node

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.MassType

lumped mass type

Enumerator
OnNodes	Mass applied on selected nodes
WithSpiders	Mass with defined spider

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.MaterialType

Material definition types

Enumerator
User	User defined material
FromSupport	Material defined from support

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ModelizationPPTRefTargetType

Modelization PPTRefTargetType

Enumerator
None	None
Ec	Element collector
Ecc	Element collector container
Ead	Element Associated Data

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ModelizationResultType

Modelization result type

Enumerator
None	None
Material	Material
Weights	Interpolation element weights
Section	Section
Csys	Csys
Stiffness	Stiffness
ViscousDamping	ViscousDamping
StructuralDamping	StructuralDamping
Dofs	Dofs
DynamicStiffness	Dynamic Stiffness
DynamicViscousDamping	Dynamic ViscousDamping
DynamicStructuralDamping	Dynamic StructuralDamping
Friction	Friction

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.NodalPairingMethod

Nodal pairing method

Enumerator
Proximity	Proximity
OrientatedSearch	Oriented Search
SelectionOrder	Selection Order

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.NodalTargetCenterType

Nodal Target Center Types

Enumerator
Manual	CoG is picked by selection
FromSpiderDefinition	Use the spider definition to get the CoG
Coincident	The CoG is coincident with the other target CoG

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.NodalTargetType

Nodal Target types

Enumerator
SinglePoint	Single Point
SetOfPoints	Set of Points
Spider	Spider
None	None
LocalSpider	Local Spider

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.PanelSearchType

panels search type

Enumerator
NearestSelectedPanel	Apply on the closest panel
AllSelectedPanels	Apply on all selected panels

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.RingSearchType

nodal ring search type

Enumerator
OneRing	One Ring
TwoRings	Two Rings
ExpansionRadius	Search by exansion radius
ExpansionRadiusFactor	Search by exansion radius factor

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldLocationType

Seam Weld Location type

Enumerator
Vector
Flange1Side1
Flange1Side2
Flange2Side1
Flange2Side2

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldMaterialType

Seam Weld Material type

Enumerator
Angle	Seam weld angle material type
Overlap	Seam weld overlap material type
Double	Seam weld double material type

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldMcfType

Seam Weld xMCF Type (describes the weld topology)

Enumerator
Other	Unspecified
YJoint	Y-Joint
OverlapWeld	Overlap Weld
CornerWeld	Corner Weld
ButtJoint	Butt Joint
EdgeWeld	Edge Weld
DoubleCornerWeld	Corner Weld (Double)
CruciformJoint	Cruciform Joint
KJoint	K-Joint
IWeld	I-Weld
SplitIWeld	Split I-Weld

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldNodeSelectionMethod

Seam Weld Node Selection Method

Enumerator
ConnectionNodes	Use the node locations in the USWC(s)
Specify	Explicitly specify nodes or a node group

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldSectionType

Seam Weld Section type

Enumerator
I
V
U
X
Y
Hv
Hy
Fillet
Radius

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldShapeType

Seam Weld Shape type

Enumerator
Straight
Convex
Concave

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldSide

Seam Weld Side

Enumerator
OnLargerSheetAngle	Weld on Side of the Larger Sheet Angle
OnSmallerSheetAngle	Weld on Side of the Smaller Sheet Angle
OnBothSheetSides	Weld on Both Sides

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.SeamWeldType

Seam Weld Type

Enumerator
WithMaterial	Seam weld done with material
WithLaser	Seam weld done by laser
Resistance	Seam weld done by resistance welding
Friction	Seam weld done by friction welding
Brazing	Seam weld done by braze welding

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ShankLengthDiscretizationType

Shank length discretization definition types

Enumerator
None	No shank discretization for shank length
UserDefined	User defined length for shank discretization
PercentLength	Percentage of length for shank discretization
PercentCurve	Percentage of curve length for shank discretization

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.ShankSegmentDiscretizationType

Shank segment discretization definition types

Enumerator
None	No shank discretization for shank segments
SegmentLength	Segment length for shank segment discretization
NumSegments	Number of segments for shank segment discretization

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.StiffnessType

Stiffness type

Enumerator
PerElement	Stiffness value will be specified per element
PerUnitLength	Stiffness value will be specified per unit length

enum NXOpen.CAE.Connections.TargetDependencyType

Nodal target dependency type

Enumerator
None	No dependency
Dependent	Dependent target
Independent	Independent target