Connector Obstacle tool (Edit Model)

Creates obstacle geometry in locations where bolts and pins would be used in an assembly.

You can access the Connector Obstacle connector obstacle icon tool in the Edit Model contextual environment. To open it, in the Generative Design workspace, on the Define tab, click Edit Model > Edit Model edit model icon.

Connector Obstacle connector obstacle icon lets you to create straight edged cylindrical geometry, to prevent geometry from being created where pins and bolts are needed. By default, only the hole geometry is created. Select Bolt Head to include obstacle geometry for bolt heads, and Tool Clearance to include obstacle geometry to allow for tool clearance.

connector obstacle example

Tips and tricks

To create detailed obstacle geometry, first create the simple shapes using the Connector Obstacle tool, and then modify them to create fillets or other details, using tools such as press pull iconPress Pull.

Additional tips

Quick tip: Generative connector obstacles