Defining a Cavity Connection Point

This task explains how to define a cavity connection point on an item of equipment.
The cavity connection point is used to specify how the connector is placed in the cavity when connecting.
Open any document containing an item of equipment and a connector, where you want to place a cavity connection point.

  1. Click Define Cavity Connection Point .

  2. Select the connector where you want the cavity connection point to be defined.

    The Cavity Connection Point Definition dialog box is displayed:

  3. Change/enter a value in the Name field.

  4. Select a Representation, for example a pocket, a pad, a face.

  5. Optionally, set a Contact constraint, for example a surface or a point.

  6. Optionally, set a Coincidence constraint, for example a surface, a line or an axis.

  7. Optionally, set an Orientation constraint, for example a surface, a line or an axis.
    The orientation is used to constrain the rotation i.e. the third degree of liberty.

  8. Click OK  to validate.

    The specification tree is updated.

For more information about the placement constraints, refer to Using Assembly Constraints.
A cavity connection point is allowed on connectors.