Connector Export
Learn about exporting connector files.
The following file types can be exported:
- ASCII
- XML1.0
- XML 2.0 (default)
- MCF (version A): By default, HyperWorks will export the bolt connector vector that was dynamically identified during realization. The vector can be exported with or without the bolt. If a bolt connector vector is not identified after you import the connector, HyperWorks will search for the dynamic vector again. If a vector is already defined on the connector, HyperWorks will use that vector for realization.
- MCF (verion B)
- VIP
- xMCF
Note:
For XMCF files, the following types of connectors and features are
managed:
- 0D: Spotweld, bolt, screw, gumdrop, clinch, rivet (blind, self-piercing, solid, swop), robscan, contact_list, threaded connection, heat stake, clip, nail
- 1D: Sequence connection 0D (spotweld, gumdrop), seamweld (butt_joint, corner weld, edge weld, i_weld, overlap weld, y-joint, k-joint, cruciform joint, flared joint), adhesive-line, hemming, contact list
- 2D: Adhesive face
- Custom attributes are managed.
- Appdata is not managed.
Connector Export Options
Supported connector export options.
General
- Export
- Specify which connectors to export.
- All
- Export all of the connectors in the model.
- Displayed
- Export only the connectors that are currently displayed in the modeling window.
- Include metadata
- Export the metadata information.
- Include bolt dynamic vector
- Convert Links
- Export as Common Format
Warning messages
- Overwrite existing file
- Display a warning message before a file is overwritten during export.