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Connections
Connections are used to define the association of different regions of interest between parts in an assembly.
Adhesives
Structural adhesives are simulated as thin layers of adhesive material associated with a connection.
Add Adhesives to Entire Connection Area
Apply adhesives (stiffness) to any standard connection.

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Connections
Connections are used to define the association of different regions of interest between parts in an assembly.
- Regular Connections
  Regular connections can be used to define contact-based connections between parts in an assembly.
- Precise Connections
  SimSolid creates precise connections on the fly during geometry import and are grouped under the Precise connection folder.
- Welds
  Welding is a process that joins materials, usually metals by using heat or pressure.
- Adhesives
  Structural adhesives are simulated as thin layers of adhesive material associated with a connection.
  - Add Adhesives to Entire Connection Area
    Apply adhesives (stiffness) to any standard connection.
  - Add Adhesives to Local Regions
    Add adhesives (stiffness) to local regions using existing tubular parts.
- Virtual Connector
  Virtual connectors are rigid imaginary parts created between selected faces/spots representing geometrical support of the connector.
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  A table that shows all connections in a specified design study.
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Add Adhesives to Entire Connection Area

Apply adhesives (stiffness) to any standard connection.

In the Project Tree, expand the Connections branch.
Right-click on the desired connection and choose Apply adhesive from the context menu.
In the Apply material dialog, select the material to apply.
The material properties for the selected material will appear in the dialog fields.
Click Apply to selected connections.