Weld Error: Where is Batch Connection for my Ansys 2021 R2

- April 18, 2023 at 10:17 am
  
  Sam Ho
  Subscriber
  
  I have been interested in trying out the weld connections in Ansys. However, I ran into the error that Ansys could not do that due to Batch Connections being turned off. I have Ansys 2021 R2 but I could not find the Batch Connection Setting nor interface, does anyone know where I can get it?
- April 18, 2023 at 10:28 am
  
  ErKo
  Ansys Employee
  
  Hi
  Batch Connections are used for achieving connections in structures made of sheets/shells and beams. Batch Connections uses Connect objects to connect the beams and shells.
  See help for more info if needed but the above explains that it is not available with 3D solid/volumes (only with shells and beams).
  To connect 3D solid/volumes use share topology or bonded contacts.
  All the best
  Erik
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWgSf6TUdfc
- April 18, 2023 at 10:30 am
  
  Sam Ho
  Subscriber
  
  Right! Thanks for the Reply! Have a nice day!
- April 18, 2023 at 10:31 am
  
  ErKo
  Ansys Employee
  
  Happy to help. All the best for now
  Erik