Refining a Transition Zone

You can refine a transition zone thanks to a refinement number or by selecting defined curves.

Note: This task is available in Composites Design.

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Running the Connection Generator
  1. Launch Connection Generator to compute the tangency connection between the transition zones.
    • The thickness points are displayed.

    • A connection generator node is created under each zone group so that taper refinement can be performed later on.
  2. In the tree, double-click the transition zone you want to refine.
  3. Select the Transition zone refinement check box.
    The Refinement number and Curve selection options become available.
  4. Select a Refinement number using the spinner.

    Note: If the Connection Generator has not been run, Refinement number is disabled.

  5. Click Visualize to display the tapers.

  6. In the tree, double-click another transition zone.
  7. Select the Transition zone refinement check box. This time, select Curve selection, then click Multi-selection .
  8. Select the curves and click OK.
  9. Rerun the connection generator to update your modifications.

    Important: If the zones and tapers are modified, the Connection generator feature becomes inconsistent and must be updated.

  10. Create plies.