Find Connections Between Master and Neighbor Parts

Find connections between a target master part and one or more mate part(s).

1. In the Connections workbench toolbar, click the (Add/Edit part connections) icon to open the Add/Edit connections dialog.
2. In the dialog, click the Master connect tab.
3. Select master and mate parts.
   1. Verify the Master part radio button is selected.
   2. Click on a part in the modeling window to select a master part.
   3. Activate the Mate part(s) of master part radio button.
   4. Click on parts in the modeling window to choose the mate part(s).
4. Specify gap and penetration tolerances.
   Tip: Set the tolerances just large enough to cover the intended gap or overlap. Do not set values too large as this will over-stiffen the model.
5. Choose the connection Resolution level.
   Tip: Try to use the Normal resolution level whenever possible. Only use Increased or High resolution levels when the contact area is small in relation to the overall size of the connecting parts.
6. Click Find connections.
   Connections are detected between the Master part and each Neighbor part. Connections among the Neighbor parts are not detected.
7. Optional: Use the Delete button to remove unwanted connections from the Connections found list.
8. Click OK to create.