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One thing that may be helpful to know: in Creo 9.0, there will be the ability to split surfaces. This may be a useful workaround. It doesn't quite enable selecting edges/vertices for loads/constraints, but you can create a very small surface to which you can apply the loads/constraints. I hope that's helpful.
@lwestbrookcan you help answer these?
Hi @lwestbrook ,
In Generative Design Application within Creo 7.0.3, it looks like I can only choose surfaces to apply restraints and loads. However, the loads and restraints in a design space that I'm trying to optimize are along edges and vertices that are part of preserved geometry. How can I define this? Thanks!
Hello @vugru
I anticipate first that I'm not an expert in GDX/GTO, so that if you have follow-up question, I rely on the community to help you further. Alternatively, feel free to open a case with PTC Technical Support on this kind of questions.
Regarding your initial question, please consider that:
Then regarding your last question, if Creo Siumalte and/or Creo SImulate Live allows to apply Loads/Constraints also on edges and vertices, loads/constraints can be applied only on surfaces in GTO environment (as far as I know, but not 100 % sure here, once again, because not an expert in this technical area). For the vertex, a Total Load at point approach documented in article 352184 may help.
Probable additional interesting material for you:
Regards,
Serge
While it does appear that Creo ANSYS allows for forces and constraints to be applied to edges, neither CSL nor GTO support that at the moment. It's helpful to know that that is a requirement for you, so we will investigate adding that functionality in the future. I'd also encourage you to submit this as an idea to help with the prioritization of this functionality.
One thing that may be helpful to know: in Creo 9.0, there will be the ability to split surfaces. This may be a useful workaround. It doesn't quite enable selecting edges/vertices for loads/constraints, but you can create a very small surface to which you can apply the loads/constraints. I hope that's helpful.