Activity 2: Specify a design space

In this activity, you determine which geometry to exclude from the generative process and which geometry to include in it.

The model with all geometry types assigned.

Prerequisites

• The previous activity has been completed.
• The copy of the GE Bracket is open in the Generative Design workspace.

Steps

1. Apply a preserve geometry to six selected bodies.

   Note: The preserve geometry is a type of geometry that you apply to a body you want to include in the final shape of your design.
   1. On the Define tab, click Design Space > Preserve Geometry .
      
      The Preserve Geometry dialog opens.
   2. In the design, select the bodies highlighted in blue as in the following image.
      
      
      
      Note: In the Browser, you can see that the Ring 1, Ring 2, and Fixed Constraints components are highlighted.
   3. In the Preserve Geometry dialog, click OK.
      
      In the design, the bodies show in green.
      
      
   4. To verify that six bodies have been assigned, in the Browser, under Study 1 - Structural Component, expand Preserve Geometry.
      
      Tip: To modify the preserved geometry, in the Browser, place the mouse pointer over Preserve Geometry, and to the right, click the Edit icon .

2. Apply an obstacle geometry to two selected bodies.

   Note: The obstacle geometry is a type of geometry that you apply to a body you want to exclude from the final shape of your design.
   1. On the Define tab, click Design Space > Obstacle Geometry .
      
      The Obstacle Geometry dialog opens.
   2. In the design, select the bodies highlighted in blue as in the following image.
      
      
      
      Note: In the Browser, you can see that the Base:1 and Pin:1 components are highlighted too.
   3. In the Obstacle Geometry dialog, click OK.
      
      The bodies show as red in the design.
      
      
   4. To verify that two bodies have been applied, in the Browser, under Study 1 - Structural Component, expand Obstacle Geometry.
      
      Tip: To modify the obstacle geometry, in the Browser, place the mouse pointer over Obstacle Geometry, and to the right, click the Edit icon .

Activity 2 summary

In this activity, you determined which geometry to exclude from the generative process and which geometry to include in it.