Copies a fitting to a specified position on the same section and P-line as the original fitting.
You are prompted to Select section(s)
Click to identify the section that contains the fitting to be copied and press Enter. The fittings are highlighted in the 3D view, each fitting displays as a fitting pin.

You are then prompted to Select fitting or
Click to identify the fitting to be copied.
You are then prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting. The fitting is copied to the new position, measured from the start of the P-line that the original fitting is on.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of copied fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the start of the P-line that the original fitting is on.
Throughout the copy fitting process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Copy to sections
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to sections to copy multiple fittings on the same section to multiple sections. Refer to Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections for further information.
Angle
Press the down arrow key and select Angle to rotate the fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Angle <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the angle of the fitting.
Basepoint
Press the down arrow key and select Basepoint to identify a base point to position the copied fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify base point or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the basepoint from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the basepoint.
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to identify an offset from the existing fitting to position the copied fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the existing fitting.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple fittings.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple fittings.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Start
Press the down arrow key and select Start to identify the start of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
End
Press the down arrow key and select End to identify the end of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x-200mm;2x-100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Note:
Negative incremental values should be used to position fittings measured from the end of the section.
Fitting
Press the down arrow key and select Fitting to identify an existing fitting as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Single
Press the down arrow key and select Single to create a single fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Copy to sections
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to sections to copy multiple fittings on the same section to multiple sections. Refer to Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections for further information.
Angle
Press the down arrow key and select Angle to rotate the fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Angle <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the angle of the fitting.
Basepoint
Press the down arrow key and select Basepoint to identify a base point to position the copied fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify base point or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the basepoint from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the basepoint.
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to identify an offset from the existing fitting to position the copied fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the existing fitting.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple fittings.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple fittings.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Start
Press the down arrow key and select Start to identify the start of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
End
Press the down arrow key and select End to identify the end of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x-200mm;2x-100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Fitting
Press the down arrow key and select Fitting to identify an existing fitting as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Single
Press the down arrow key and select Single to create a single fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements display in the Model Explorer.

Copy to sections
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to sections to copy multiple fittings on the same section to multiple sections. Refer to Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections for further information.
Angle
Press the down arrow key and select Angle to rotate the fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Angle <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the angle of the fitting.
Basepoint
Press the down arrow key and select Basepoint to identify a base point to position the copied fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify base point or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the basepoint from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the basepoint.
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to identify an offset from the existing fitting to position the copied fitting.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals, measured from the existing fitting.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple fittings.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple fittings.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Start
Press the down arrow key and select Start to identify the start of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
End
Press the down arrow key and select End to identify the end of the section as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x-200mm;2x-100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Note:
Negative incremental values should be used to position fittings measured from the end of the section.
Fitting
Press the down arrow key and select Fitting to identify an existing fitting as the base point from which the position of the copied fitting is measured.
You are prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Alternatively, input a value in the field to define a number of fittings and the distance between each fitting and press Enter to end the command. For example, input 5x200mm;2x100mm to create five fittings at 200mm intervals, followed by two fittings at 100mm intervals.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Single
Press the down arrow key and select Single to create a single fitting.
You are then prompted to Specify Distance or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the position of the fitting.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.
Note:
Negative incremental values should be used to position fittings measured from the end of the section.

Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections
Select section(s)
Note:
Enter
Select fitting or
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
ESC
Copy to sections
Copy to sections
Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections
Angle
Angle
Specify Angle <#deg>
Enter
Basepoint
Basepoint
Specify base point or
Enter
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
Offset
Offset
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
Repeat
Repeat
Specify Distance or <Finish>
Enter
F
Start
Start
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
End
End
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x-200mm;2x-100mm
Note:
Fitting
Fitting
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
Back
Back
Single
Single
Specify Distance or
Enter
Finish
Finish


Copy Multiple Fittings to Multiple Sections

Copies multiple fittings on the same section to multiple sections.
You are prompted to Select section(s)
Click to identify the section that contains the fittings to be copied and press Enter. The fittings are highlighted in the 3D view, each fitting displays as a fitting pin.

You are then prompted to Select fitting or
Input C at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Select fittings
Click to identify the fittings to be copied and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Select sections
Click to identify the sections to copy the fittings to and press Enter.
The fittings are copied to identified sections, the position of the copied fittings is identical to the position of the original fittings.

The new JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.

Select section(s)
Note:
Enter
Select fitting or
C
Enter
Select fittings
Enter
Select sections
Enter


Once a section has been completed, it may be necessary to modify the section, fixings or joints. A section can be modified, the type, geometry and position of fixings and joints can be modified and bracing gaps defined.
Editor is a mode of operation in Model which allows you to reposition selected items using the mouse pointer. Refer to Non-Routed Item for further information.

Non-Routed Item
Model
Non-Routed Item


The properties of selected sections can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

The properties of the GENSEC element can be modified to change a number of settings.
General
Name
Input a value in the field to modify the name. By default, all member names are modified to reflect the new name.
Description
Input a value in the field to modify the description.
Function
Input a value in the field to modify the function.
Purpose
Input a value in the field to modify the purpose.
Lock
Input a value in the field to modify the lock status.
Input True in the field to lock the section for modification.
Input False in the field to unlock the section for modification.
Specification
Classification
Input a value in the field or select a classification from the drop-down list to modify the section classification.
Reference
Displays the specification reference of the section which is populated from the Spec, Type and Profile fields.
Spec
Input a value in the field or select a specification from the drop-down list to modify the section specification.
When a specification is selected, the type and profile drop-down lists are populated with the components that were used when the specification was most recently selected.
Type
Input a value in the field or select a type from the drop-down list to modify the section type.
The type drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Profile
Input a value in the field or select a profile from the drop-down list to modify the section profile.
The profile drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Material
Input a value in the field or select a material from the drop-down list to modify the section material.
The material ref drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Justification
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the section justification.
For example, select CTOP from the drop-down list to trim the element to the centre top Pline.
The justification drop-down list is populated with the justification options that are associated with the currently selected profile.
Memberline
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the justification leaving the member line.
Parameters
Click to view the design parameters of the section.
Preferred specification
Allows you to view the preferred specification status of the currently selected section.
True indicates that the section is a preferred specification.
False indicates that the section is not a preferred specification.
Positional
Beta angle
Input an angular value in the field or select a rotation angle from the drop-down list to modify the beta angle of the section.
Position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the position of the section. The section is repositioned.
Orientation
Input values in the field to modify the direction of the X, Y and Z axis.
Start position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the start point of the section.
End position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the end point of the section.
Mirror
Input a value in the field to modify the mirror status.
Input True in the field to define the section as mirrored from the position in which it was created.
Input False in the field to define section as not mirrored.
Design
Start joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the start joint is attached.
End joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the end joint is attached.
Start cut
Displays the direction of the start cut.
End cut
Displays the direction of the end cut.
General

Name
Input a value in the field to modify the name. By default, all member names are modified to reflect the new name.
Description
Input a value in the field to modify the description.
Function
Input a value in the field to modify the function.
Purpose
Input a value in the field to modify the purpose.
Lock
Input a value in the field to modify the lock status.
Input True in the field to lock the section for modification.
Input False in the field to unlock the section for modification.
Specification

Classification
Input a value in the field or select a classification from the drop-down list to modify the section classification.
Reference
Displays the specification reference of the section which is populated from the Spec, Type and Profile fields.
Spec
Input a value in the field or select a specification from the drop-down list to modify the section specification.
When a specification is selected, the type and profile drop-down lists are populated with the components that were used when the specification was most recently selected.
Type
Input a value in the field or select a type from the drop-down list to modify the section type.
The type drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Profile
Input a value in the field or select a profile from the drop-down list to modify the section profile.
The profile drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Material
Input a value in the field or select a material from the drop-down list to modify the section material.
The material ref drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Justification
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the section justification.
For example, select CTOP from the drop-down list to trim the element to the centre top Pline.
The justification drop-down list is populated with the justification options that are associated with the currently selected profile.
Memberline
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the justification leaving the member line.
Parameters
Click to view the design parameters of the section.
Preferred specification
Allows you to view the preferred specification status of the currently selected section.
True indicates that the section is a preferred specification.
False indicates that the section is not a preferred specification.
Positional

Beta angle
Input an angular value in the field or select a rotation angle from the drop-down list to modify the beta angle of the section.
Position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the position of the section. The section is repositioned.
Orientation
Input values in the field to modify the direction of the X, Y and Z axis.
Start position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the start point of the section.
End position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the end point of the section.
Mirror
Input a value in the field to modify the mirror status.
Input True in the field to define the section as mirrored from the position in which it was created.
Input False in the field to define section as not mirrored.
Design

Start joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the start joint is attached.
End joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the end joint is attached.
Start cut
Displays the direction of the start cut.
End cut
Displays the direction of the end cut.

General
Name
Input a value in the field to modify the name. By default, all member names are modified to reflect the new name.
Description
Input a value in the field to modify the description.
Function
Input a value in the field to modify the function.
Purpose
Input a value in the field to modify the purpose.
Lock
Input a value in the field to modify the lock status.
Input True in the field to lock the section for modification.
Input False in the field to unlock the section for modification.
Specification
Classification
Input a value in the field or select a classification from the drop-down list to modify the section classification.
Reference
Displays the specification reference of the section which is populated from the Spec, Type and Profile fields.
Spec
Input a value in the field or select a specification from the drop-down list to modify the section specification.
When a specification is selected, the type and profile drop-down lists are populated with the components that were used when the specification was most recently selected.
Type
Input a value in the field or select a type from the drop-down list to modify the section type.
The type drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Profile
Input a value in the field or select a profile from the drop-down list to modify the section profile.
The profile drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Material
Input a value in the field or select a material from the drop-down list to modify the section material.
The material ref drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Justification
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the section justification.
For example, select CTOP from the drop-down list to trim the element to the centre top Pline.
The justification drop-down list is populated with the justification options that are associated with the currently selected profile.
Memberline
Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the justification leaving the member line.
Parameters
Click to view the design parameters of the section.
Preferred specification
Allows you to view the preferred specification status of the currently selected section.
True indicates that the section is a preferred specification.
False indicates that the section is not a preferred specification.
Positional
Beta angle
Input an angular value in the field or select a rotation angle from the drop-down list to modify the beta angle of the section.
Position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the position of the section. The section is repositioned.
Orientation
Input values in the field to modify the direction of the X, Y and Z axis.
Start position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the start point of the section.
End position
Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the end point of the section.
Mirror
Input a value in the field to modify the mirror status.
Input True in the field to define the section as mirrored from the position in which it was created.
Input False in the field to define section as not mirrored.
Design
Start joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the start joint is attached.
End joint
Displays the name of the owning section to which the end joint is attached.
Start cut
Displays the direction of the start cut.
End cut
Displays the direction of the end cut.

Properties
Properties
Properties
General
Name
Description
Function
Purpose
Lock
True
False
Specification
Classification
Reference
Spec
Type
Profile
Spec
Type
Profile
Material
Justification
Memberline
Parameters
Preferred specification
True
False
Positional
Beta angle
Position
Orientation
Start position
End position
Mirror
True
False
Design
Start joint
End joint
Start cut
End cut


Modifies the catalogue specification associated with each joint. For example, a web cleat or a welded joint.
Modify Joint Specification
Modifies the joint specification.
You are prompted to Select section(s)
Click to identify the sections that contain joints to be modified and press Enter. The joints are highlighted in the 3D view, each joint displays as a joint pin.

The connection type and selection status of each joint is indicated by the joint pin colour.
Refer to Dominant and Subordinate Connections for further information.
You are then prompted to Select joints
Click to identify the joints to be modified and press Enter to display the Modify Joint window.

The Modify Joint window allows you to associate a catalogue specification with the currently selected joints and modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.
Selection
Click to remove all joints from the current selection.
The number of currently selected joints displays adjacent to the icon.
Specification
Select from the drop-down list to display all the available groups of joint component covered by a specification. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Joint Group and Joint galleries are automatically populated with joint group and joint components available for selection.
Note:
An automatically selected joint is displayed as Unset in the specification and can be modified to a standard joint using the drop-down list.
Joint Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available joint components. Once a group has been selected, the Joint gallery is automatically populated with the joint components available for selection.
Joint
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values.
Design Parameters
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for a welded joint.
Note:
The functionality is only available for welded joints created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded joints created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.
The example displays a welded joint created from a catalogue joint. The weld geometry displays in the 3D view.
The connection status of welded joints can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections for further information.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the joint.

Selection
Click to remove all joints from the current selection.
The number of currently selected joints displays adjacent to the icon.

Specification
Select from the drop-down list to display all the available groups of joint component covered by a specification. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Joint Group and Joint galleries are automatically populated with joint group and joint components available for selection.

Joint Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available joint components. Once a group has been selected, the Joint gallery is automatically populated with the joint components available for selection.

Joint
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values.

Design Parameters
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.

Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for a welded joint.
The example displays a welded joint created from a catalogue joint. The weld geometry displays in the 3D view.

The connection status of welded joints can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections for further information.

Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the joint.

Click Apply to accept the joint component settings.
You are prompted to Set specification
Press Enter to associate the joint specification with the currently selected joints.
Selection
Click to remove all joints from the current selection.
The number of currently selected joints displays adjacent to the icon.
Specification
Select from the drop-down list to display all the available groups of joint component covered by a specification. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Joint Group and Joint galleries are automatically populated with joint group and joint components available for selection.
Note:
An automatically selected joint is displayed as Unset in the specification and can be modified to a standard joint using the drop-down list.
Joint Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available joint components. Once a group has been selected, the Joint gallery is automatically populated with the joint components available for selection.
Joint
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values.
Design Parameters
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for a welded joint.
Note:
The functionality is only available for welded joints created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded joints created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.
The example displays a welded joint created from a catalogue joint. The weld geometry displays in the 3D view.
The connection status of welded joints can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections for further information.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the joint.
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section elements are already selected.
Note:
An automatically selected joint is displayed as Unset in the specification and can be modified to a standard joint using the drop-down list.
Note:
The functionality is only available for welded joints created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded joints created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.

Dominant and Subordinate Connections
Review Connections
Modify Joint Specification
Select section(s)
Note:
Enter
Dominant and Subordinate Connections
Select joints
Enter
Modify Joint
Modify Joint
Selection
Specification
Joint Group
Joint
Note:
Unset
Joint Group
Joint
Joint
Design Parameters
Design Parameters
Include Weld Geometry
Note:
Connection Review
Review Connections
Detail
Apply
Set specification
Enter


Clears the template and design parameters associated with selected joints.
You are prompted to Select owning section
Click to identify the sections that contain joints to be modified and press Enter. The joints are highlighted in the 3D view, each joint displays as a joint pin.

The connection type and selection status of each joint is indicated by the joint pin colour.
Refer to Dominant and Subordinate Connections for further information.
You are then prompted to Select joints
Click to identify the joints to be modified and press Enter to clear the template and design parameters associated with selected joints
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Cyan = Subordinate joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Orange = Dominant joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Yellow = End datum joint
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Red = Selected joint (dominant, subordinate or end datum).
Note:
The functionality is not available for merged joints.

Dominant and Subordinate Connections
Note:
Select owning section
Enter
Dominant and Subordinate Connections
Select joints
Enter


Modifies the design parameters associated with a merged joint.
You are prompted to Select owning section
Click to identify the section that contains the merged joint to be modified and press Enter. The merged joint is highlighted in the 3D view and is displayed as a merged joint pin.

The selection status of the merged joint is indicated by the merged joint pin colour.
You are then prompted to Select joints
Click to identify the merged joint to be modified and press Enter to display the Merged Joint window.

The functionality of the Merged Joint window is explained. Refer to Create Merged Joint for further information.
Yellow = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Yellow = Not selected
Yellow = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Red = Selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.

Create Merged Joint
Select owning section
Note:
Enter
Select joints
Enter
Merged Joint
Merged Joint
Create Merged Joint


Deletes a merged joint. The joints are returned to their previous state prior to being merged.
You are prompted to Select owning section
Click to identify the section that contains the merged joint to be deleted and press Enter. The merged joint is highlighted in the 3D view and is displayed as a merged joint pin.

The selection status of the merged joint is indicated by the merged joint pin colour.
You are then prompted to Select joints
Click to identify the merged joint to be deleted and press Enter to delete the merged joint.
Yellow = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Yellow = Not selected
Yellow = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Red = Selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.

Select owning section
Note:
Enter
Select joints
Enter


Modifies the catalogue specification associated with each fitting.
Modify Fitting Specification
Modifies the fitting specification.
You are prompted to Select section(s)
Click to identify the sections that contain fittings to be modified and press Enter. The fittings are highlighted in the 3D view, each fitting displays as a fitting pin.

The selection status of the each fitting is indicated by the fitting pin colour.
You are then prompted to Select fittings
Click to identify the fittings to be modified and press Enter to display the Section Fitting window.

The functionality of the Section Fitting window is explained, with the exception of the Selection part of the window. Refer to Create Section Fitting for further information.
Selection
Click to remove all fittings from the current selection.
The number of currently selected fittings displays adjacent to the icon.

Selection
Click to remove all fittings from the current selection.
The number of currently selected fittings displays adjacent to the icon.
Click Apply to accept the fitting component settings.
You are prompted to Set specification
Press Enter to associate the fitting specification with the currently selected fittings.
Selection
Click to remove all fittings from the current selection.
The number of currently selected fittings displays adjacent to the icon.
Pink = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Pink = Not selected
Pink = Not selected
Red = Selected.
Red = Selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section elements are already selected.

Create Section Fitting
Modify Fitting Specification
Select section(s)
Note:
Enter
Select fittings
Enter
Section Fitting
Section Fitting
Selection
Create Section Fitting
Selection
Apply
Set specification
Enter


Use the navigation functionality to navigate through the selected section element hierarchy.


Lengthens or shortens straight or curved sections using either:
Functionality is also available to extend or trim the connected end of a GENSEC. Refer to Non-Routed Item for further information.
The extended section endpoints can be cut to align with the plane or extended without cutting.
You are prompted to Select section end(s) to extend or
Click to identify a section end to extend.
You are then prompted to Select section end(s) to extend or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple section ends to extend.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the extension plane.
You are then prompted to Select first plane point or <Panel>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select second plane point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select third plane point or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The section ends are extended to the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the extend process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Perpendicular to section
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to section to extend a section end to align with the plane without cutting the endpoint.
Normal to plane
Press the down arrow key and select Normal to plane to cut the endpoint of the extended section to align with the plane.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next extend process.
Extend by value
Press the down arrow key and select Extend by value to extend a section end using an extension value, measured from the current position of the section end.
You are prompted to Specify extension or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section extension value.
Overall length
Press the down arrow key and select Overall length to extend a section end using an overall section length value.
You are prompted to Specify overall length or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section length value.
Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Panel to extend a section end to a panel intersection.
You are prompted to Select Panel to extend to or
Click to identify an intersecting panel to define the extension point.
Lcs
Press the down arrow key and select Lcs to extend a section end to align with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Surface
Press the down arrow key and select Surface to extend a section end to align with a plane derived from a picked surface.
You are prompted to Select Surface to extend to or
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to create a plane that is offset from the picked points.
You are prompted to Specify offset
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the offset value.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Perpendicular to section
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to section to extend a section end to align with the plane without cutting the endpoint.
Normal to plane
Press the down arrow key and select Normal to plane to cut the endpoint of the extended section to align with the plane.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next extend process.
Extend by value
Press the down arrow key and select Extend by value to extend a section end using an extension value, measured from the current position of the section end.
You are prompted to Specify extension or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section extension value.
Overall length
Press the down arrow key and select Overall length to extend a section end using an overall section length value.
You are prompted to Specify overall length or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section length value.
Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Panel to extend a section end to a panel intersection.
You are prompted to Select Panel to extend to or
Click to identify an intersecting panel to define the extension point.
Lcs
Press the down arrow key and select Lcs to extend a section end to align with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Surface
Press the down arrow key and select Surface to extend a section end to align with a plane derived from a picked surface.
You are prompted to Select Surface to extend to or
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to create a plane that is offset from the picked points.
You are prompted to Specify offset
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the offset value.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Perpendicular to section
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to section to extend a section end to align with the plane without cutting the endpoint.
Normal to plane
Press the down arrow key and select Normal to plane to cut the endpoint of the extended section to align with the plane.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next extend process.
Extend by value
Press the down arrow key and select Extend by value to extend a section end using an extension value, measured from the current position of the section end.
You are prompted to Specify extension or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section extension value.
Overall length
Press the down arrow key and select Overall length to extend a section end using an overall section length value.
You are prompted to Specify overall length or
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the section length value.
Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Panel to extend a section end to a panel intersection.
You are prompted to Select Panel to extend to or
Click to identify an intersecting panel to define the extension point.
Lcs
Press the down arrow key and select Lcs to extend a section end to align with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Surface
Press the down arrow key and select Surface to extend a section end to align with a plane derived from a picked surface.
You are prompted to Select Surface to extend to or
Offset
Press the down arrow key and select Offset to create a plane that is offset from the picked points.
You are prompted to Specify offset
Input a dimensional value in the field an press Enter to define the offset value.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
a plane created from a maximum of three identified points
a panel intersection
a section extension value
an overall section length value
a local coordinate system intersection
a plane derived from a picked surface
an offset vale
a plane created from a maximum of three identified points
a plane created from a maximum of three identified points
a panel intersection
a panel intersection
a section extension value
a section extension value
an overall section length value
an overall section length value
a local coordinate system intersection
a local coordinate system intersection
a plane derived from a picked surface
a plane derived from a picked surface
an offset vale
an offset vale

Non-Routed Item
Non-Routed Item
Select section end(s) to extend or
Select section end(s) to extend or <Next>
N
Enter
Select first plane point or <Panel>
Enter
Select second plane point or <Finish>
Enter
Select third plane point or <Finish>
Enter
ESC
Perpendicular to section
Perpendicular to section
Normal to plane
Normal to plane
Next
Next
Extend by value
Extend by value
Specify extension or
Enter
Overall length
Overall length
Specify overall length or
Enter
Panel
Panel
Select Panel to extend to or
Lcs
Lcs
Surface
Surface
Select Surface to extend to or
Offset
Offset
Specify offset
Enter
Finish
Finish


Miters a straight section end to another straight section end.
To successfully miter two section ends, points which concern relative position, orientation and other attributes of the two sections must be considered:
You are prompted to Select first section end to miter or
Click to identify the first straight section.
You are then prompted to Select second section end to miter or
Click to identify the second straight section. The two sections are extended or shortened to create the mitered ends. The Start Cut and End Cut properties of each section is modified to indicate the cut angle of the miterd end.
Throughout the mitering process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Miter only
Press the down arrow key and select miter only to miter the section ends. The connectivity status of the mitered ends, is not changed.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Miter and connect
Press the down arrow key and select miter and connect to miter the section ends. The two mitered ends are connected.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple mitered section ends.
You are prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
Click to identify the first straight section.
You are then prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
The process is repeated allowing you to miter multiple section ends.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.

Miter only
Press the down arrow key and select miter only to miter the section ends. The connectivity status of the mitered ends, is not changed.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Miter and connect
Press the down arrow key and select miter and connect to miter the section ends. The two mitered ends are connected.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple mitered section ends.
You are prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
Click to identify the first straight section.
You are then prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
The process is repeated allowing you to miter multiple section ends.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.

If the section ends cannot be mitered, a Warning message displays on the status bar.
Miter only
Press the down arrow key and select miter only to miter the section ends. The connectivity status of the mitered ends, is not changed.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Miter and connect
Press the down arrow key and select miter and connect to miter the section ends. The two mitered ends are connected.
Repeat
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple mitered section ends.
You are prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
Click to identify the first straight section.
You are then prompted to Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
The process is repeated allowing you to miter multiple section ends.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
The sections must not be parallel.
The sections do not have to be the same Gtype but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be the same Beta Angle but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be co-planar but must be within the Offset depth tolerance.
The Y direction of the sections do not have to be the same but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections must not be parallel.
The sections must not be parallel.
The sections do not have to be the same Gtype but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be the same Gtype but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be the same Beta Angle but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be the same Beta Angle but unacceptable results may occur.
The sections do not have to be co-planar but must be within the Offset depth tolerance.
The sections do not have to be co-planar but must be within the Offset depth tolerance.
The Y direction of the sections do not have to be the same but unacceptable results may occur.
The Y direction of the sections do not have to be the same but unacceptable results may occur.

Select first section end to miter or
Select second section end to miter or
Start Cut
End Cut
ESC
Miter only
Finish
Finish
Miter and connect
Repeat
Repeat
Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
Select first section end to miter or <Finish>
F


Modifies the section end cut to be perpendicular to the angle of the section.
You are prompted to Select section end or

Click to identify the section end. The section end cut is modified to be perpendicular to the angle of the section.
The process is repeated allowing you to modify multiple section end cuts.
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Throughout the process you can press ESC to cancel the command.

Select section end or
Finish
ESC


Merges two non parallel, coplanar sections and applies a curved fillet, regardless of specification, justification or beta angle.
If the sections are parallel, or not coplanar, a Warning message displays on the status bar.
The properties of the merged sections and fillet are inherited from the first picked section.
You are prompted to Pick first Section end to fillet
Click to identify the first section end to apply a fillet to.
You are then prompted to Pick second Section end to fillet
Click to identify the second section end to apply a fillet to.
You are then prompted to Fillet radius (R = #) or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the radius of the fillet. The default is 1000mm.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The sections are merged and a fillet is created.
Throughout the fillet process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Pick first Section end to fillet
Pick second Section end to fillet
Fillet radius (R = #) or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Finish


Splits a section, panel or bounded plate into multiple sections/panels/bounded plates.
It is often easier to 3D model an overall structure and then split it into smaller components for fabrication or assembly purposes.
Note:
If the automatic weld creation functionality is enabled, a connection is made between the split panels or split bounded plates and welds are created.

Note:


Splits sections or panels at a section/panel intersection.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a section or panel to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections or panels to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split points.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Click to identify an intersecting section or panel to define a split point.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections or panels and define additional split points.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The sections and panels are split at the intersecting split points.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane. Refer to Split Section or Panel using a Plane for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane. Refer to Split Section or Panel using a Plane for further information.

The new GENSEC and PANE elements display in the Model Explorer.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane. Refer to Split Section or Panel using a Plane for further information.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section or panel element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section or panel element is already selected.

Split Section or Panel using a Plane
Select element(s) to split
Note:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Select element(s) to split with or <Next>
N
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane

Split Section or Panel using a Plane


Splits sections or panels using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a section or panel to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections or panels to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split plane.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Input P at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.
You are then prompted to Select first point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select second point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select third point or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The sections and panels are split at the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a section or panel at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a section or panel at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new GENSEC and PANE elements display in the Model Explorer.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a section or panel using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a section or panel at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section or panel element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section or panel element is already selected.

Select element(s) to split
Note
:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note
:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
P
Enter
Select first point or
Enter
Select second point or <Finish>
Enter
Select third point or <Finish>
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
LCS
LCS
Finish
Finish


Split Bounded Plate at Section Intersection

Splits bounded plates at section intersections.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a bounded plate to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounded plates to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split points.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Plane>
Click to identify an intersecting section to define a split point.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections and define additional split points.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The bounded plates are split at the intersecting split points.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate using a Plane for further information.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate using a Plane for further information.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

The new PANE, PLOO and STCSET elements display in the Model Explorer. The structural connections of each split bounded plate are updated. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate using a Plane for further information.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded plate element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded element is already selected.

Split Bounded Plate using a Plane
Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections
Select element(s) to split
Note:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Plane>
Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Next>
N
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane

Split Bounded Plate using a Plane
Gap
Gap
Specify gap width or <#mm>
Enter
Back
Back
Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections


Splits bounded plates using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a bounded plate to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounded plates to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split plane.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Plane>
Input P at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.
You are then prompted to Select first point (Gap: #mm) or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select second point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select third point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The bounded plates are split at the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounded plate at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounded plate at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new PANE, PLOO and STCSET elements display in the Model Explorer. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounded plate using a plane.
Gap
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates.
You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounded plate at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded plate element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded plate element is already selected.

Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections
Select element(s) to split
Note:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Plane>
P
Enter
Select first point (Gap: #mm) or
Enter
Select second point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Enter
Select third point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
Gap
Gap
Specify gap width or <#mm>
Enter
LCS
LCS
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections


Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections

The example displays a rectangular bounded plate with four Structural Connections (STCONN) associated with each of the bounded plate edges. The defined split plane is also displayed.

When the bounded plate is split, the structural connections of each split bounded plate is updated.

A new structural connection (displayed in red in the example) is created on each split bounded plate to account for the created edges.
Mutual referencing is established between the structural connection vertices of the adjacent structural connections corresponding to the split geometry. For example:
The STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 references the STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 using the STCREF attribute.
The STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 references the STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 using the STCREF attribute.
The STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 references the STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 using the STCREF attribute.
The STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 references the STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 using the STCREF attribute.
The STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 references the STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 using the STCREF attribute.
The STCVER2 of STCONN4 on Split Bounded Plate 2 references the STCVER1 of STCONN2 on Split Bounded Plate 1 using the STCREF attribute.


Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements at Section Intersection

Splits bounded plate bounding elements at section intersections.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a bounding element to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounding elements to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split points.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Click to identify an intersecting section to define a split point.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections and define additional split points.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The bounding elements are split at the intersecting split points.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane for further information.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane for further information.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

The new GENSEC elements display in the Model Explorer. The structural connections of each split bounded plate are updated. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane for further information.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Note:
If the bounded plate is selected as an element to split, it will be split as well as the bounding elements.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.

Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane
Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections
Note:
Select element(s) to split
Note:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Select element(s) to split with or <Next>
N
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane
LCS
LCS
Back
Back
Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections


Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane

Splits bounded plate bounding elements using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Click to identify a bounding element to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounding elements to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split plane.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
Input P at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.
You are then prompted to Select first point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select second point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select third point or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The bounding elements are split at the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new GENSEC elements display in the Model Explorer. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to split a bounding element using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to split a bounding element at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
If the bounded plate is selected as an element to split, it will be split as well as the bounding elements.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.

Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections
Note:
Select element(s) to split
Note:
Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>
P
Enter
Select first point or
Enter
Select second point or <Finish>
Enter
Select third point or <Finish>
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
LCS
LCS
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections


Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections

The example displays four GENSEC bounding elements that are bound to a rectangular plate. Each GENSEC has a Structural Connection (STCONN) associated with the bounded plate edge. The defined split plane is also displayed.

When the bounding element is split, a GENSEC is created with a connection to the bounded plate edge (STCONN5).

Refer to Non-Routed Item, Bounded Plate Health Checker and Create Panel Welds for further information.

Non-Routed Item
Bounded Plate Health Checker
Create Panel Welds
Non-Routed Item
Bounded Plate Health Checker
Create Panel Welds


Divides sections into smaller lengths using a splice.


Splices sections at a panel intersection.
You are prompted to Pick element(s) to splice
Click to identify a section to splice.
You are then prompted to Pick element(s) to splice or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections to splice.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the splice point.
You are then prompted to Pick panel to splice with or <Plane>
Click to identify an intersecting panel to define a splice point.
The sections are spliced at the intersecting panel points.
Throughout the splice process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane. Refer to Splice Section using a Plane for further information.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane. Refer to Splice Section using a Plane for further information.

The new GENSEC elements display in the Model Explorer.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane. Refer to Splice Section using a Plane for further information.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.

Splice Section using a Plane
Pick element(s) to splice
Note:
Pick element(s) to splice or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Pick panel to splice with or <Plane>
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
Splice Section using a Plane


Splices sections using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.
You are prompted to Pick element(s) to splice
Click to identify a section to splice.
You are then prompted to Pick element(s) to splice or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple sections to splice.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the splice plane.
You are then prompted to Pick panel to splice with or <Plane>
Input P at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.
You are then prompted to Pick first point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Pick second point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Pick third point or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The sections are spliced at the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the splice process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to splice a section at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to splice a section at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new GENSEC elements display in the Model Explorer.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next splice process.
Plane
Press the down arrow key and select Plane to splice a section using a plane.
LCS
Press the down arrow key and select LCS to splice a section at an alignment point with the origin of the local coordinate system.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.

Pick element(s) to splice
Note:
Pick element(s) to splice or <Next>
Note:
N
Enter
Pick panel to splice with or <Plane>
P
Enter
Pick first point or
Enter
Pick second point or <Finish>
Enter
Pick third point or <Finish>
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Plane
Plane
LCS
LCS
Finish
Finish


Merges two non parallel, colinear sections, regardless of specification, justification or beta angle.
If the sections are parallel, or not colinear, a Warning message displays on the status bar.
The properties of the merged sections are inherited from the first picked section.
You are prompted to Select first element to merge
Click to identify the first section to merge.
You are then prompted to Select second section to merge
Click to identify the second section to merge.
The sections are merged.
Throughout the merge process you can press ESC to cancel the command.

Select first element to merge
Select second section to merge
ESC


Creates a standard bracing configuration which can be highly advantageous during the design process. A bracing gap can be created to define the gap between the bracing connection and a reference element.


Bracing configurations are created as GENSEC elements. Refer to Default Section Specification for further information. You can create bracing configurations with appropriate connections at the end of the bracing sections, between GENSEC elements.
The supported bracing configurations are:
Diagonal Bracing

Knee Bracing

Cross Bracing

K Bracing

Diamond Bracing

Default Section Specification
Default Section Specification
Diagonal Bracing
Knee Bracing
Cross Bracing
K Bracing
Diamond Bracing


As part of the design process, once bracing configurations have been created the bracing gaps may require adjusting. The bracing gap distance is measured from the bracing connection to a reference element.

You are prompted to Select bracing element
Click to identify a bracing element.
You are then prompted to Select bracing element or <Next>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bracing elements in the bracing configuration.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the bracing.
You are then prompted to Select gap reference 1/2 (Diagonal)
Click to identify all bracing elements in the bracing configuration.
You are then prompted to Select gap reference 2/2 (Diagonal) or <Next>
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to modify the bracing gap.
You are then prompted to Select gap to modify <Finish>
Click a bracing gap identifier to modify a bracing gap.
You are then prompted to Specify the gap
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the bracing gap distance.
You are then prompted to Select gap to modify <Finish>
You can continue to identify bracing gap identifiers and modify individual bracing gaps as required.
The bracing gap identification and gap modification process is repeated, allowing you to define multiple bracing gaps.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the bracing gap modification process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next bracing gap process.
Knee bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Knee bracing to define a Knee bracing configuration.
Diagonal bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Diagonal bracing to define a diagonal bracing configuration.
K bracing
Press the down arrow key and select K bracing to define a K bracing configuration.
Cross bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Cross bracing to define a cross bracing configuration.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next bracing gap process.
Knee bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Knee bracing to define a Knee bracing configuration.
Diagonal bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Diagonal bracing to define a diagonal bracing configuration.
K bracing
Press the down arrow key and select K bracing to define a K bracing configuration.
Cross bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Cross bracing to define a cross bracing configuration.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Next
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next bracing gap process.
Knee bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Knee bracing to define a Knee bracing configuration.
Diagonal bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Diagonal bracing to define a diagonal bracing configuration.
K bracing
Press the down arrow key and select K bracing to define a K bracing configuration.
Cross bracing
Press the down arrow key and select Cross bracing to define a cross bracing configuration.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The prompt indicates the number of bracing elements identified, the number of bracing elements in the current bracing configuration and the bracing configuration type.

Select bracing element
Select bracing element or <Next>
N
Enter
Select gap reference 1/2 (Diagonal)
Note:
Select gap reference 2/2 (Diagonal) or <Next>
N
Enter
Select gap to modify <Finish>
Specify the gap
Enter
Select gap to modify <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Next
Next
Knee bracing
Knee bracing
Diagonal bracing
Diagonal bracing
K bracing
K bracing
Cross bracing
Cross bracing
Finish
Finish


Displays section dimension tags for the currently selected section elements in the 3D view.
Repeat the command to remove the dimension tags from the 3D view.

If the currently selected element is not a section or a panel, a user message displays indicating that the currently selected element cannot be dimensioned.


Plates allows you to add a floor plate and panels to a structure that already exists.
Functionality is available to add planar material to a 3D model in any orientation. Throughout this text, the term panel is used for such items in all descriptions, regardless of whether the element represents a horizontal floor plate, a vertical wall panel, a sloping roof panel, or any similar planar item.
Before a panel can be designed, various settings must be defined to determine, for example, the default panel specification.
Before a panel can be designed, various settings must be defined to determine, for example, the default panel specification.
Before a panel can be designed, various settings must be defined to determine, for example, the default panel specification.

Plates


Sets the default specification for the creation of panels. The default specification field values can also be applied to existing panels.
The following default panel components can be defined:

A series of drop-down lists allows you to define the default panel specification.
Class
Input a value in the field or select the default panel classification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Default Material
Input a value in the field or select the default material from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The materials drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Default Justification
Input a value in the field or select the default justification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Specification
Input a value in the field or select the default specification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Panel Thickness
Input a value in the field or select the default thickness from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The panel thickness drop-down list is populated with the thicknesses that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Drawing Edge Defaults
Allows you to define the default drawing edge defaults for panel elements. Refer to Drawing Edge Defaults for further information.
Class
Input a value in the field or select the default panel classification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Default Material
Input a value in the field or select the default material from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The materials drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Default Justification
Input a value in the field or select the default justification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Specification
Input a value in the field or select the default specification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Panel Thickness
Input a value in the field or select the default thickness from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The panel thickness drop-down list is populated with the thicknesses that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Drawing Edge Defaults
Allows you to define the default drawing edge defaults for panel elements. Refer to Drawing Edge Defaults for further information.

Class
Input a value in the field or select the default panel classification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Default Material
Input a value in the field or select the default material from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The materials drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Default Justification
Input a value in the field or select the default justification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Specification
Input a value in the field or select the default specification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
Panel Thickness
Input a value in the field or select the default thickness from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of panels.
The panel thickness drop-down list is populated with the thicknesses that are associated with the currently selected specification.
Drawing Edge Defaults
Allows you to define the default drawing edge defaults for panel elements. Refer to Drawing Edge Defaults for further information.
Panel classification
Default material
Default justification
Specification
Panel thickness
Drawing edge defaults
Panel classification
Panel classification
Default material
Default material
Default justification
Default justification
Specification
Specification
Panel thickness
Panel thickness
Drawing edge defaults
Drawing edge defaults

Drawing Edge Defaults
Class
Default Material
Default Justification
Specification
Panel Thickness
Drawing Edge Defaults
Drawing Edge Defaults


Applies the values in the default panel specification fields to pre-selected panels.
The values from the Class, Default material, Default justification, Specification and Panel thickness fields are applied.
Defaults values can only be applied to PANE or BPANEL elements.
If a selected panel is locked or claimed by another user, the default panel specification values cannot be applied.


Modifies the default drawing edge display for panel elements.

The list of available Elements displays each associated element type and the current default edge display setting.
The Common Surface Edges part of the Drawing Edge Defaults window allows you to modify the default edge display setting for the currently selected element.
Always Shown
Select the option button to always display common surface edges.
Not Shown Between Members
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements.
Not Shown Between Members and Peers
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements and peer elements.
Always Shown
Select the option button to always display common surface edges.
Not Shown Between Members
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements.
Not Shown Between Members and Peers
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements and peer elements.

Always Shown
Select the option button to always display common surface edges.
Not Shown Between Members
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements.
Not Shown Between Members and Peers
Select the option button to omit the display of common surface edges between member elements and peer elements.

Common Surface Edges
Drawing Edge Defaults
Always Shown
Not Shown Between Members
Not Shown Between Members and Peers


Creates a Panel (PANE) element which can be used to represent any sheet material used to clad a structural model.
With a similar principle to that for representing a Section (which is an extruded 2D catalogue Profile), a Panel is represented by extruding a user-defined 2D shape. Its geometry is defined by two types of data:

Each Panel Vertex can have an optional Fillet Radius setting which represents a circular arc which curves towards (positive radius) or away from (negative radius) the vertex position, as shown:

The default radius of zero denotes a point.
Bounded Plate connections are represented using Structural Connection Set (STCSET), Structural Connection (STCONN) and Structural Connection Vertex (STCVER) elements.

PANE
PANE elements can be owned by FRMW or SBFR elements. By default a PANE element is created for each panel. PANE elements can own PLOO elements and STCSET elements.
PLOO
PLOO elements can be owned by PANE elements. The PLOO defines the height (thickness) of the panel and can own PAVE elements.
PAVE
PAVE elements can be owned by PLOO elements. By default, a PAVE element is created for each vertex of the panel.
STCSET
STCSET elements can be owned by PANE elements. The STCSET contains a collection of structural connections. By default, a STCSET element is created for each collection of structural connections. STCSET elements can own STCONN elements.
STCONN
STCONN elements can be owned by STCSET elements. The STCONN represents a connection between a structural element, (for example, a bounded plate) and a structural section. By default, a STCONN element is created for each connection between a structural element and a structural section. STCONN elements can own STCVER elements.
STCVER
STCVER elements can be owned by STCONN elements. The STCVER contains structural connection information.
The panel’s planar area is defined by a Panel Loop (PLOO) element, which is itself defined by a linked set of Panel Vertex (PAVE) elements, each of which has a specific position in the panel’s 2D coordinate system. Each panel Edge is defined by a line that joins adjacent vertices.
The panel thickness is defined by setting the Height (HEIG) attribute of the Panel Loop, the distance through which the 2D Panel Loop is extruded to form the 3D panel.
The panel’s planar area is defined by a Panel Loop (PLOO) element, which is itself defined by a linked set of Panel Vertex (PAVE) elements, each of which has a specific position in the panel’s 2D coordinate system. Each panel Edge is defined by a line that joins adjacent vertices.
The panel’s planar area is defined by a Panel Loop (PLOO) element, which is itself defined by a linked set of Panel Vertex (PAVE) elements, each of which has a specific position in the panel’s 2D coordinate system. Each panel Edge is defined by a line that joins adjacent vertices.
The panel thickness is defined by setting the Height (HEIG) attribute of the Panel Loop, the distance through which the 2D Panel Loop is extruded to form the 3D panel.
The panel thickness is defined by setting the Height (HEIG) attribute of the Panel Loop, the distance through which the 2D Panel Loop is extruded to form the 3D panel.
Note:
The justification of a panel that results may be dependent upon the clockwise/anticlockwise direction of creation for the panel.

Note:
PANE
PLOO
PAVE
STCSET
STCONN
STCVER