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Launch the 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 (Zones Group.1 in our example) so that Transition zone refinement can be performed later on.
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In the specification tree, under Z2, double click T1-2.
The Transition Zone Definition dialog box is displayed.
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Select the Transition zone refinement check box.
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Select Refinement number and enter a refinement value.
If the Connection Generator has not been run, refinement number is disabled. -
Click Visualize to display the tapers.
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In the specification tree, under Z2, double click T2-2.
The Transition Zone Definition dialog box is displayed.
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Check Transition zone refinement.
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Select Curve selection, then click Multi-selection
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The Multi-selection dialog box is displayed.
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Select the curves and click OK.
See Defining a Contour. -
Rerun the connection generator to update your modifications.
If the zones and tapers are modified, the Connection generator feature becomes inconsistent and must be updated. -
Create plies.
