Creates an un-connected joint at a specified section end. Functionality is also available to:
End Datum (ENDATU) elements have two main functions:
You are prompted to Select section end(s) or <Finish>
Click to identify the section end(s) to associate with the joint and press Enter to display the End Datum window.

The End Datum window allows you to associate a catalogue specification with the currently selected joints and modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.
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.
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.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for an end datum 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.
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.
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.

Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for an end datum 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.
Click Apply to accept the fitting component settings.
Throughout the joint creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Connect to Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Connect to Panel to connect section end(s) to a panel or floor element.
You are prompted to Select Panel/Floor to Connect to or
Click to identify the panel or floor element to associate with the joint and press Enter to display the End Datum window.
The section ends are extended to meet the panel surface.
Connecting to a panel in this way sets the CONREF attribute of each end datum, creating a reference between the end datum and the panel.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Connect to Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Connect to Panel to connect section end(s) to a panel or floor element.
You are prompted to Select Panel/Floor to Connect to or
Click to identify the panel or floor element to associate with the joint and press Enter to display the End Datum window.
The section ends are extended to meet the panel surface.
Connecting to a panel in this way sets the CONREF attribute of each end datum, creating a reference between the end datum and the panel.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
A joint is created and displays in the 3D view.

The new ENDATU and FIXING elements display in the Model Explorer.

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.
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.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for an end datum 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.
Connect to Panel
Press the down arrow key and select Connect to Panel to connect section end(s) to a panel or floor element.
You are prompted to Select Panel/Floor to Connect to or
Click to identify the panel or floor element to associate with the joint and press Enter to display the End Datum window.
The section ends are extended to meet the panel surface.
Connecting to a panel in this way sets the CONREF attribute of each end datum, creating a reference between the end datum and the panel.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Connect section ends to a panel or floor element.
Automatically create baseplates at section ends.
Connect section ends to a panel or floor element.
Connect section ends to a panel or floor element.
Automatically create baseplates at section ends.
Automatically create baseplates at section ends.
as analytical points when using application data for structural analysis;
to own a Joint (FIXING) for referencing a catalogue joint element on an un-connected section end.
as analytical points when using application data for structural analysis;
as analytical points when using application data for structural analysis;
to own a Joint (FIXING) for referencing a catalogue joint element on an un-connected section end.
to own a Joint (FIXING) for referencing a catalogue joint element on an un-connected section end.
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.

Review Connections
Select section end(s) or <Finish>
Enter
End Datum
End Datum
Specification
Joint Group
Joint
Joint Group
Joint
Joint
Design Parameters
Design Parameters
Detail
Include Weld Geometry
Note:
Connection Review
Review Connections
Apply
ESC
Connect to Panel
Connect to Panel
Select Panel/Floor to Connect to or
Enter
End Datum
Finish
Finish
Back
Back


The Properties window allows you to view the status of the ENDATU element. Refer to Properties for further information.

The general properties of ENDATU elements are identical to GENSEC properties. Refer to Modify Section Properties for further information.
Positional
Distance from start
Input a value in the field to modify the end datum position, measured from the start point of the structural section that the joint is attached to.
Preferred Y axis direction
Displays the direction of the Y axis.
Positioning line
Select from the drop-down list to modify the Pline to which the joint is attached.
Design
Owner reference
Allows you to view the identification code of the structural support section that the joint is attached to.
Positional

Distance from start
Input a value in the field to modify the end datum position, measured from the start point of the structural section that the joint is attached to.
Preferred Y axis direction
Displays the direction of the Y axis.
Positioning line
Select from the drop-down list to modify the Pline to which the joint is attached.
Design

Owner reference
Allows you to view the identification code of the structural support section that the joint is attached to.

Positional
Distance from start
Input a value in the field to modify the end datum position, measured from the start point of the structural section that the joint is attached to.
Preferred Y axis direction
Displays the direction of the Y axis.
Positioning line
Select from the drop-down list to modify the Pline to which the joint is attached.
Design
Owner reference
Allows you to view the identification code of the structural support section that the joint is attached to.

Properties
Modify Section Properties
Properties
Properties
Modify Section Properties
Positional
Distance from start
Preferred Y axis direction
Positioning line
Design
Owner reference


Displays the section end connection status for all structural sections in the 3D view.
If the selection is highlighted, check end connections is on.
If the selection is not highlighted, check end connections is off.
The end connection status is highlighted in the 3D view using default colours. The default colours for each connection type can be modified. Refer to Structural Defaults for further information. The end connection status is indicated for all sections in the 3D view.
Both ends connected
The sections that are connected at both ends are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is green.
Neither end connected
The sections that are not connected at either end are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is red.
One end connected
The sections that are connected at one end are highlighted in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
The default colour is blue.
Both ends connected
The sections that are connected at both ends are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is green.
Neither end connected
The sections that are not connected at either end are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is red.
One end connected
The sections that are connected at one end are highlighted in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
The default colour is blue.

Both ends connected
The sections that are connected at both ends are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is green.
Neither end connected
The sections that are not connected at either end are highlighted in the 3D view.
The default colour is red.
One end connected
The sections that are connected at one end are highlighted in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
The default colour is blue.

Structural Defaults
Structural Defaults
Both ends connected
Neither end connected
One end connected


Displays the connection status of structural elements. Built-in checks are used to verify the integrity of selected elements, and a property grid can be used to make corrections where required. Elements requiring attention are grouped in a Flexible Explorer and highlighted in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Select Connected Items
Click to identify the section and panel elements for review and press Enter to display the Connection Review window.

The top part of the Connection Review window is a Flexible Explorer, where elements from the initial selection are categorised, and can be used for navigation. The bottom part of the Connection Review window is a property grid, where results of various checks are displayed, and corrections can be made.
The selection in the explorer affects the display of the property grid. If multiple elements are selected, common attributes and validity check results display in the property grid. Any attributes which do not share a common value in the selection are empty in the property grid display.
If elements from different database types are selected, the property grid displays as empty.
The Model tab displays the selected elements grouped by category. For example, GENSEC elements are grouped by catalogue reference.
The Validation tab displays the selected elements grouped by validation status. Various checks are carried out on structural elements to ensure their validity. Any elements which return validation warnings or failures are highlighted. Refer to Validation Checks for further information.
Any elements that are not checked for validation are grouped by No Validation Available.
The Validation tab displays the validation status together with the number of elements that return warnings or failures.
Pass
Warning
Fail
Pass

Warning

Fail

The Rules tab displays the selected elements grouped by rule review status. Defined rules can be created for catalogue and template elements. Refer to Rule Sets for further information. Any elements which return rule review warnings or failures are highlighted.
Any elements that are not associated with rules are grouped by No Rules Available.
The Rules tab displays the rule review status together with the number of elements that return warnings or failures.

Functionality is available to manipulate the selection or modify the display in the 3D view.
Refresh
Refreshes the window with the current selection and performs validation checks.
New Selection
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the current selection of sections and panels in the 3D view.
Select CE
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the currently selected element from the Model Explorer and all member elements. The functionality can be used to populate the Flexible Explorer with administrative elements, for example, STRU or ZONE elements. The results if a collection can be used to populate the connection review list.
Toggle Track Current Element
Turns the tracking of the currently selected element in the 3D view or Model Explorer on and off.
If multiple elements are selected in the 3D view, tracking does not apply.
Navigate to Selected
Zooms to the currently selected Flexible Explorer element in the 3D view.
Toggle Transparency
Turns the transparency of elements in the 3D view on and off. Elements selected in the Flexible Explorer remain solid.
Toggle Positive Highlighting
Turns the highlight of elements which pass the validation checks on or off in the 3D view. Elements which passed the validation checks are highlighted green.
The functionality is only available from the Validation or Rules tabs.

Refresh
Refreshes the window with the current selection and performs validation checks.

New Selection
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the current selection of sections and panels in the 3D view.

Select CE
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the currently selected element from the Model Explorer and all member elements. The functionality can be used to populate the Flexible Explorer with administrative elements, for example, STRU or ZONE elements. The results if a collection can be used to populate the connection review list.

Toggle Track Current Element
Turns the tracking of the currently selected element in the 3D view or Model Explorer on and off.
If multiple elements are selected in the 3D view, tracking does not apply.

Navigate to Selected
Zooms to the currently selected Flexible Explorer element in the 3D view.

Toggle Transparency
Turns the transparency of elements in the 3D view on and off. Elements selected in the Flexible Explorer remain solid.

Toggle Positive Highlighting
Turns the highlight of elements which pass the validation checks on or off in the 3D view. Elements which passed the validation checks are highlighted green.
The functionality is only available from the Validation or Rules tabs.
Right-click on any element in the Flexible Explorer to display a drop-down menu.

Select All Members of Same Type
Selects all members of the current element. This functionality can be used to select an entire group. Any element which contains elements with other types are not selected. For example, a fixing with a template member.
Navigate to
Navigates to the owning element of the currently selected element. For example, Navigate to Panel displays if a weld is currently selected that is owned by a panel.
Select All Members of Same Type
Selects all members of the current element. This functionality can be used to select an entire group. Any element which contains elements with other types are not selected. For example, a fixing with a template member.
Navigate to
Navigates to the owning element of the currently selected element. For example, Navigate to Panel displays if a weld is currently selected that is owned by a panel.
Right-click on a joint element in the Flexible Explorer to display a drop-down menu.

Open Auto-Joint State Form
Displays the Joint List window for all selected joints. Functionality is available for automatic joints, including the ability to re-select from the specification. Refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
Open Auto-Joint State Form
Displays the Joint List window for all selected joints. Functionality is available for automatic joints, including the ability to re-select from the specification. Refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
Right-click on a bounded plate element in the Flexible Explorer to display a drop-down menu.

Open Bounded Plate Health Check
Displays the Bounded Plate Health Checker window for all selected elements. Functionality is available to check the status and modify bounded plates. Refer to Bounded Plate Health Checker for further information.
Open Bounded Plate Health Check
Displays the Bounded Plate Health Checker window for all selected elements. Functionality is available to check the status and modify bounded plates. Refer to Bounded Plate Health Checker for further information.
Right click on a handrail component element in the Flexible Explorer to display a drop-down menu.

Open Handrail Components Form
Displays the Handrail Components window for the handrail which owns the selected component. Functionality is available to modify components and set connection references. Refer to Components for more information.
Open Handrail Components Form
Displays the Handrail Components window for the handrail which owns the selected component. Functionality is available to modify components and set connection references. Refer to Components for more information.

Pass
Warning
Fail
Refresh
Refreshes the window with the current selection and performs validation checks.
New Selection
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the current selection of sections and panels in the 3D view.
Select CE
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the currently selected element from the Model Explorer and all member elements. The functionality can be used to populate the Flexible Explorer with administrative elements, for example, STRU or ZONE elements. The results if a collection can be used to populate the connection review list.
Toggle Track Current Element
Turns the tracking of the currently selected element in the 3D view or Model Explorer on and off.
If multiple elements are selected in the 3D view, tracking does not apply.
Navigate to Selected
Zooms to the currently selected Flexible Explorer element in the 3D view.
Toggle Transparency
Turns the transparency of elements in the 3D view on and off. Elements selected in the Flexible Explorer remain solid.
Toggle Positive Highlighting
Turns the highlight of elements which pass the validation checks on or off in the 3D view. Elements which passed the validation checks are highlighted green.
The functionality is only available from the Validation or Rules tabs.
Select All Members of Same Type
Selects all members of the current element. This functionality can be used to select an entire group. Any element which contains elements with other types are not selected. For example, a fixing with a template member.
Navigate to
Navigates to the owning element of the currently selected element. For example, Navigate to Panel displays if a weld is currently selected that is owned by a panel.
Open Auto-Joint State Form
Displays the Joint List window for all selected joints. Functionality is available for automatic joints, including the ability to re-select from the specification. Refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
Open Bounded Plate Health Check
Displays the Bounded Plate Health Checker window for all selected elements. Functionality is available to check the status and modify bounded plates. Refer to Bounded Plate Health Checker for further information.
Open Handrail Components Form
Displays the Handrail Components window for the handrail which owns the selected component. Functionality is available to modify components and set connection references. Refer to Components for more information.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section or panel elements are already selected.
Note:
The Connection Review window performs validation checks on the selected elements when opened, it may take significant time to perform the validation checks.
Note:
The size of each section can be modified by clicking and dragging the space underneath the explorer.
Note:
Any elements which return validation warnings or failures are highlighted red or yellow in the 3D view when using the Validation or Rules tabs.

Validation Checks
Rule Sets
Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State
Bounded Plate Health Checker
Components
Select Connected Items
Note:
Enter
Connection Review
Note:
Connection Review
Connection Review
Connection Review
Note:
Model
Validation
Validation Checks
No Validation Available
Validation
Pass
Warning
Fail
Rules
Rule Sets
No Rules Available
Rules
Refresh
New Selection
Select CE
Toggle Track Current Element
Navigate to Selected
Toggle Transparency
Toggle Positive Highlighting
Validation
Rules
Note:
Validation
Rules
Select All Members of Same Type
Navigate to
Navigate to Panel
Open Auto-Joint State Form
Joint List
Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State
Open Bounded Plate Health Check
Bounded Plate Health Checker
Bounded Plate Health Checker
Open Handrail Components Form
Handrail Components window
Components


The Properties tab displays the status of validation checks for the currently selected elements in the Flexible Explorer.

All validation checks are calculated when the Connection Review window is opened, and the results are not stored in the database. If modifications are made, use Refresh to run the validation checks again.
The Properties tab displays the status of each validation check.
Pass
Warning
Fail
Pass

Warning

Fail

Some validation checks only occur if conditions are met. For example, the weld check for panels only occurs if welds are included in the panel. The checks for all elements are:
GENSECs
End Connections
Checks the validity of the start and end connections. Both ends of the section should be connected, either via a fixing or an endatum.
Both ends connected.
One end disconnected.
Both ends disconnected.
Panels
Weld Check
Checks the welds in the panel are aligned with the automatic weld placement algorithm (if welds are included).
Weld placement is aligned with the algorithm.
Welds are not placed in alignment with the algorithm.
Bounded Plates
Health Check
Checks that bounded plates are valid according to the bounded plate health checker.
Bounded plates are valid.
Bounded plates do not align with the current boundary conditions.
Bounded plates have missing elements or invalid references in the structural connection set.
Weld Check
The functionality is identical to the panels weld check.
Catalog Joints
Connection Check
Checks that the CREF attribute of the fixing is set to a valid GENSEC or SCTN.
Connection reference is valid.
Connection reference is invalid, unset or not set to a GENSEC or SCTN element.
Catalog Weld Check
Checks that any welds in the STWSET for this fixing align with the JWELD definition in the catalog (If welds are included).
Welds align with catalog definition.
Welds have different positions compared to the catalog definition.
Invalid references, or a different number of welds found compared to the catalog definition.
Template Joints
Connection Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints connection check.
Template Rule Check
Checks the template parameters and primitive elements are correct when compared with the template definition.
All template rules are valid and aligned with expected values.
Some attributes of template elements differ from expected rule values. Specific attributes are indicated in the property grid description box.
Panel Fittings
Template Rule Check
The functionality is identical to the template joints template rule check (if fitting is a template).
Catalog Weld Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints catalog weld check (if fitting is not a template and welds are included).
GENSEC Fittings
Currently no checks available.
Welds
Detail Check
Checks the Structural Weld Detail Reference (STWDTR) attribute is set to a valid weld detail.
STWDTR attribute is valid.
STWDTR attribute is unset.
STWDTR attribute is invalid.
Connection Check
Checks welds have two valid references in the Structural Weld Reference Array (STWRFA).
At least two valid elements in the STWRFA attribute.
Less than two references in the array, or duplicate references found.
Invalid connection references in the array.
Handrail Components
Handrail Connection Check
Checks if a handrail component (Post, Termination, Panel or Gate) has a valid connection reference (CONREF).
Connection reference is valid.
Connection reference is unset or invalid.
GENSECs

End Connections
Checks the validity of the start and end connections. Both ends of the section should be connected, either via a fixing or an endatum.

Both ends connected.

One end disconnected.

Both ends disconnected.
Panels

Weld Check
Checks the welds in the panel are aligned with the automatic weld placement algorithm (if welds are included).

Weld placement is aligned with the algorithm.

Welds are not placed in alignment with the algorithm.
Bounded Plates

Health Check
Checks that bounded plates are valid according to the bounded plate health checker.

Bounded plates are valid.

Bounded plates do not align with the current boundary conditions.

Bounded plates have missing elements or invalid references in the structural connection set.
The functionality is identical to the panels weld check.
Catalog Joints

Connection Check
Checks that the CREF attribute of the fixing is set to a valid GENSEC or SCTN.

Connection reference is valid.

Connection reference is invalid, unset or not set to a GENSEC or SCTN element.
Catalog Weld Check
Checks that any welds in the STWSET for this fixing align with the JWELD definition in the catalog (If welds are included).

Welds align with catalog definition.

Welds have different positions compared to the catalog definition.

Invalid references, or a different number of welds found compared to the catalog definition.
Template Joints

Connection Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints connection check.
Template Rule Check
Checks the template parameters and primitive elements are correct when compared with the template definition.

All template rules are valid and aligned with expected values.

Some attributes of template elements differ from expected rule values. Specific attributes are indicated in the property grid description box.
Panel Fittings

Template Rule Check
The functionality is identical to the template joints template rule check (if fitting is a template).
Catalog Weld Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints catalog weld check (if fitting is not a template and welds are included).
GENSEC Fittings
Currently no checks available.
Welds

Detail Check
Checks the Structural Weld Detail Reference (STWDTR) attribute is set to a valid weld detail.

STWDTR attribute is valid.

STWDTR attribute is unset.

STWDTR attribute is invalid.
Connection Check
Checks welds have two valid references in the Structural Weld Reference Array (STWRFA).

At least two valid elements in the STWRFA attribute.

Less than two references in the array, or duplicate references found.

Invalid connection references in the array.
Handrail Components

Handrail Connection Check

Checks if a handrail component (Post, Termination, Panel or Gate) has a valid connection reference (CONREF).

Connection reference is valid.

Connection reference is unset or invalid.

Pass
Warning
Fail
GENSECs
End Connections
Checks the validity of the start and end connections. Both ends of the section should be connected, either via a fixing or an endatum.
Both ends connected.
One end disconnected.
Both ends disconnected.
Panels
Weld Check
Checks the welds in the panel are aligned with the automatic weld placement algorithm (if welds are included).
Weld placement is aligned with the algorithm.
Welds are not placed in alignment with the algorithm.
Bounded Plates
Health Check
Checks that bounded plates are valid according to the bounded plate health checker.
Bounded plates are valid.
Bounded plates do not align with the current boundary conditions.
Bounded plates have missing elements or invalid references in the structural connection set.
Weld Check
The functionality is identical to the panels weld check.
Catalog Joints
Connection Check
Checks that the CREF attribute of the fixing is set to a valid GENSEC or SCTN.
Connection reference is valid.
Connection reference is invalid, unset or not set to a GENSEC or SCTN element.
Catalog Weld Check
Checks that any welds in the STWSET for this fixing align with the JWELD definition in the catalog (If welds are included).
Welds align with catalog definition.
Welds have different positions compared to the catalog definition.
Invalid references, or a different number of welds found compared to the catalog definition.
Template Joints
Connection Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints connection check.
Template Rule Check
Checks the template parameters and primitive elements are correct when compared with the template definition.
All template rules are valid and aligned with expected values.
Some attributes of template elements differ from expected rule values. Specific attributes are indicated in the property grid description box.
Panel Fittings
Template Rule Check
The functionality is identical to the template joints template rule check (if fitting is a template).
Catalog Weld Check
The functionality is identical to the catalog joints catalog weld check (if fitting is not a template and welds are included).
GENSEC Fittings
Currently no checks available.
Welds
Detail Check
Checks the Structural Weld Detail Reference (STWDTR) attribute is set to a valid weld detail.
STWDTR attribute is valid.
STWDTR attribute is unset.
STWDTR attribute is invalid.
Connection Check
Checks welds have two valid references in the Structural Weld Reference Array (STWRFA).
At least two valid elements in the STWRFA attribute.
Less than two references in the array, or duplicate references found.
Invalid connection references in the array.
Handrail Components
Handrail Connection Check
Checks if a handrail component (Post, Termination, Panel or Gate) has a valid connection reference (CONREF).
Connection reference is valid.
Connection reference is unset or invalid.

Properties
Connection Review
Refresh
Properties
Pass
Warning
Fail
GENSECs
End Connections
Panels
Weld Check
Bounded Plates
Health Check
Weld Check
Catalog Joints
Connection Check
Catalog Weld Check
Template Joints
Connection Check
Template Rule Check
Panel Fittings
Template Rule Check
Catalog Weld Check
GENSEC Fittings
Welds
Detail Check
Connection Check
Handrail Components
Handrail Connection Check


The Rules tab supports the rules engine and provides functionality to review the currently selected elements in the Flexible Explorer against the original design intent. Use the Rules tab to:

Rules are categorized into groups determined by their purpose. The Rules tab displays the status of each rules check:
Pass
The property value is aligned with the rule.
Accepted
The property value is not aligned with rule but has been accepted (refer to accepting values for further information).
Warning
The property value is not aligned with rule, but the value is in the valid values list.
Fail
The property value is not aligned with rule.
Pass

The property value is aligned with the rule.
Accepted

The property value is not aligned with rule but has been accepted (refer to accepting values for further information).
Warning

The property value is not aligned with rule, but the value is in the valid values list.
Fail

The property value is not aligned with rule.
Right-click on any rule to display a drop-down menu.

Reset All Values to Rule
Changes each rule-driven attribute/property of the element to the rule-driven value. Rules are re-executed in order from top to bottom, as some rules may influence others.
Reset <rule> to Rule
Changes the currently selected attribute/property to the rule-driven value.
Navigate to <rule>
Opens the Ruleset Browser window to find the currently selected rule.
Expand All
Expands all rules to display information about the executed logic.
Reset Expansion
Resets the grid to the original expansion.
Collapse All
Collapses all rules to the category level.
Reset All Values to Rule
Changes each rule-driven attribute/property of the element to the rule-driven value. Rules are re-executed in order from top to bottom, as some rules may influence others.
Reset <rule> to Rule
Changes the currently selected attribute/property to the rule-driven value.
Navigate to <rule>
Opens the Ruleset Browser window to find the currently selected rule.
Expand All
Expands all rules to display information about the executed logic.
Reset Expansion
Resets the grid to the original expansion.
Collapse All
Collapses all rules to the category level.
Accept Value
Right-click on an attribute that does not align with the rule, to display an additional option from the drop-down menu to accept the current value.

Values which are accepted are considered to pass the rule check in the Connection Review window, even though the value of the property does not align with the rule.
Rules which are accepted for each element are stored in the database. To find which rules are accepted for an element outside the window, query the ROKEYS and ROVALS attributes. These represent the names of accepted attributes, and values which have been accepted.
If the property value is changed after acceptance, the rule review again reports a warning or fail. If the value is changed to align with the rule, the review reports a pass, even if another value was accepted.
A value can be rejected after it has been accepted to undo the acceptance.

Pass
The property value is aligned with the rule.
Accepted
The property value is not aligned with rule but has been accepted (refer to accepting values for further information).
Warning
The property value is not aligned with rule, but the value is in the valid values list.
Fail
The property value is not aligned with rule.
Reset All Values to Rule
Changes each rule-driven attribute/property of the element to the rule-driven value. Rules are re-executed in order from top to bottom, as some rules may influence others.
Reset <rule> to Rule
Changes the currently selected attribute/property to the rule-driven value.
Navigate to <rule>
Opens the Ruleset Browser window to find the currently selected rule.
Expand All
Expands all rules to display information about the executed logic.
Reset Expansion
Resets the grid to the original expansion.
Collapse All
Collapses all rules to the category level.
Identify which attributes and properties of an element have been set by the rules engine.
Check that any rule-derived properties still follow the original design intent.
Reset attributes to the original rule-derived value if they are different.
Make manual adjustments to any values using the property grid.
Accept variances from the design intent and prevent the system from checking further.
Navigate to the original rule to interrogate the logic.
Identify which attributes and properties of an element have been set by the rules engine.
Identify which attributes and properties of an element have been set by the rules engine.
Check that any rule-derived properties still follow the original design intent.
Check that any rule-derived properties still follow the original design intent.
Reset attributes to the original rule-derived value if they are different.
Reset attributes to the original rule-derived value if they are different.
Make manual adjustments to any values using the property grid.
Make manual adjustments to any values using the property grid.
Accept variances from the design intent and prevent the system from checking further.
Accept variances from the design intent and prevent the system from checking further.
Navigate to the original rule to interrogate the logic.
Navigate to the original rule to interrogate the logic.

Rules
Rules
Rules
Pass
Accepted
Warning
Fail
Reset All Values to Rule
Reset <rule> to Rule
Navigate to <rule>
Ruleset Browser
Expand All
Reset Expansion
Collapse All
Accept Value
Connection Review


Each connected section is created with JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements in the Design database.

In order to represent the connections properly, a catalogue specification must be associated with each joint (in the same way that each section profile is defined by an associated catalogue specification). Joint detail can be automatically defined when sections are connected, refer to Automatic Joint Selection for further information. Alternatively, joint detail can be manually created, refer to Modify Joint for further information.
A merged joint can be created from one or more existing joints, refer to Create Merged Joint for further information.

Automatic Joint Selection
Modify Joint
Create Merged Joint
Automatic Joint Selection
Modify Joint
Create Merged Joint


The automatic joint selection setting changes the behaviour of the structural application to automatically select details for created joints where possible. The setting requires configuration in the catalogue to work correctly:
Automatic joint selection can be turned on or off using the Fluent UI.
If the option is highlighted, automatic joint selection is on.
If the option is not highlighted, automatic joint selection is off.
Automatic Joint Selection On
When automatic joint selection is turned on, the functionality differs for joint creation and joint modification.
Joint Creation
The functionality automatically selects joints when a section connection is made, refer to Connect Sections for further information. Each connection is analyzed and logic stored in the joint specification is applied. Any associated rules are also executed. If no match is found between the current joint and the criteria defined in the automatic joint specification, no joint detail is applied.
Joint Modification
The automatic joint system can execute and change connections when sections are modified. Connections can be changed as per the dynamic connectivity rules, refer to Dynamic Connectivity Rules for further information. If a connection changes when automatic joints are turned on and correctly configured, the following logic is applied:
Automatic Joint Selection Off or No Automatic Joint Specification found in Project
When automatic joint selection is turned off, the functionality differs for joint creation and joint modification.
Joint Creation
When a section connection is made, no joint specification is applied.
Joint Modification
When a section is modified, the joints on any connections remain unchanged
An automatic joint specification must be defined in PARAGON using the Structural Joints Specification window, refer to Structural Specifications for further information.
The specification and default specific type must be chosen in the Joint List window, refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
An automatic joint specification must be defined in PARAGON using the Structural Joints Specification window, refer to Structural Specifications for further information.
An automatic joint specification must be defined in PARAGON using the Structural Joints Specification window, refer to Structural Specifications for further information.
The specification and default specific type must be chosen in the Joint List window, refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
The specification and default specific type must be chosen in the Joint List window, refer to Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State for further information.
If the specification reference of the fixing is unset, the system attempts to select and create a joint from the specification.
If the specification reference is set, and was previously selected from an automatic joint specification, the system attempts to update the joint based on the current design context.
If the existing detail is valid, any rules on the joint are re-executed to align with the current context.
Otherwise, if a new valid detail is found, the existing joint is removed and a new one added to replace it.
If the specification reference is selected from a manual specification, the joint is not updated. Once created, automatic joints can be managed using the Joint List window.
If the specification reference of the fixing is unset, the system attempts to select and create a joint from the specification.
If the specification reference of the fixing is unset, the system attempts to select and create a joint from the specification.
If the specification reference is set, and was previously selected from an automatic joint specification, the system attempts to update the joint based on the current design context.
If the existing detail is valid, any rules on the joint are re-executed to align with the current context.
Otherwise, if a new valid detail is found, the existing joint is removed and a new one added to replace it.
If the specification reference is set, and was previously selected from an automatic joint specification, the system attempts to update the joint based on the current design context.
If the specification reference is selected from a manual specification, the joint is not updated. Once created, automatic joints can be managed using the Joint List window.
If the specification reference is selected from a manual specification, the joint is not updated. Once created, automatic joints can be managed using the Joint List window.

Structural Specifications
Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State
Connect Sections
Dynamic Connectivity Rules
Structural Specifications
Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State
Automatic Joint Selection On
Joint Creation
Connect Sections
Joint Modification
Dynamic Connectivity Rules
Automatic Joint Selection Off or No Automatic Joint Specification found in Project
Joint Creation
Joint Modification


Automatically modifies the catalogue specification associated with selected joints.
If connections are created without joint detailing, modifications are made to sections in the model or to the automatic joint specification, it may be necessary to apply automatic joint selection to a set of selected joints.
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 selection status of each joint is indicated by the joint pin colour.
You are then prompted to Select joints
Click to identify the joints to be modified and press Enter to automatically modify the catalogue specification associated with each selected joint.
Each connection is analyzed and criteria stored in the joint selection specification is applied. If no match is found between the current joint and the criteria defined in the automatic joint specification, the joint detail is not modified.
Cyan = Unselected joint
Red = Selected joint.
Cyan = Unselected joint
Cyan = Unselected joint
Red = Selected joint.
Red = Selected joint.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section elements are already selected.

Select section(s)
Note
:
Enter
Select joints
Enter


Automatic Joint and Baseplate Selection State

Displays joint information and performs automatic joint selection on selected joints.
Displays baseplate information and performs automatic baseplate selection on end datums at section ends.

Selection
Click to update the joint list to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Track
Select the check box to track the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or 3D view.
If a single selection is made in the joint list, the FIXING is selected in the Model Explorer.
If a GENSEC is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs at each end are selected in the joint list.
If the GENSEC start or end has no connection, only one FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If neither the GENSEC start or end is connected, the joint list is cleared.
If any element under the GENSEC is selected, that specifically defines the geometry of the GENSEC, for example, SPINE or POINSP, the behavior is the same as picking a GENSEC.
If a JLDATU or PLDATU is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs located under the picked datum are selected in the joint list.
If a specific FIXING is selected in the 3D view using the PowerWheel, the FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If a FIXING is picked in the Model Explorer, or any item under the FIXING, for example, a TMPL or element that makes up the template, the owning FIXING is selected in the joint list.
The joint list is cleared if:
An element is selected in the 3D view that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
Any element is selected in the Model Explorer that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
A GENSEC or FIXING is selected in the 3d view or model explorer that is not in the current selection list.
Show Tags
Select the check box to display automatic joint selection tags in the 3D view for the currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Description from the drop-down list to display the desc attribute of the catalogue reference of the joint.
Select Reference from the drop-down list to display the name of the specification reference.
Select Joint Name from the drop-down list to display the name of the joint in the design database.
Note:
If there is no description set, or the joint is not named, the name of the specification reference is displayed by default.
Refresh
Click to refresh the joint list, the joint list is not updated to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Automatic Joint Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used joint selection specification. If there are no automatic joint specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Automatic Baseplate Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used baseplate selection specification. If there are no automatic baseplate specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Type
Select an STYP element from the drop-down list to be applied to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. If no match is found between a selected joint and the criteria defined in the automatic joint specification, the joint detail is not modified.
Select Default from the drop-down list to apply the default Specification Component (SPCO) or a defined SPCO to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. The applied SPCO is specified in the automatic joint specification.
Selection
Click to update the joint list to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Track
Select the check box to track the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or 3D view.
If a single selection is made in the joint list, the FIXING is selected in the Model Explorer.
If a GENSEC is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs at each end are selected in the joint list.
If a JLDATU or PLDATU is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs located under the picked datum are selected in the joint list.
If a specific FIXING is selected in the 3D view using the PowerWheel, the FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If a FIXING is picked in the Model Explorer, or any item under the FIXING, for example, a TMPL or element that makes up the template, the owning FIXING is selected in the joint list.
The joint list is cleared if:
Show Tags
Select the check box to display automatic joint selection tags in the 3D view for the currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Description from the drop-down list to display the desc attribute of the catalogue reference of the joint.
Select Reference from the drop-down list to display the name of the specification reference.
Select Joint Name from the drop-down list to display the name of the joint in the design database.

Refresh
Click to refresh the joint list, the joint list is not updated to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Automatic Joint Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used joint selection specification. If there are no automatic joint specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Automatic Baseplate Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used baseplate selection specification. If there are no automatic baseplate specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Type
Select an STYP element from the drop-down list to be applied to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. If no match is found between a selected joint and the criteria defined in the automatic joint specification, the joint detail is not modified.
Select Default from the drop-down list to apply the default Specification Component (SPCO) or a defined SPCO to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. The applied SPCO is specified in the automatic joint specification.

The Joint List part of the Joint List window displays details for selected joints in the 3D view.

Filter criteria can be used to specify which joints are displayed in the joint list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.
Joint Name
Displays the name of the joint (FIXING) element.
Specification
Displays the joint specification from which the joint was selected.
Component
Displays the name of the specification reference.
Description
Displays the description from the joint, or from the catalogue if the joint description is unset.
Type
Displays the STYPE of the joint, TYPE is displayed if the STYPE in unset.
Default
Displays the default STYPE for the joint.
If the default is set to = and the Type is set to Default, the application ignores the Type (STYP) and selects the first specification component (SPCO) where all the other criteria are met.
If the default is set to WEL, the application uses the WEL (SPCO) if all the other criteria are met.
Pos Line
Displays the Pline that the attached section is connected to.
Selection
Displays the joint selection specification status.
Automatic
An automatic joint selection specification is applied to the joint.
Manual
A standard joint specification is applied to the joint.
Unset
The joint specification is unset.
Invalid
The joint specification reference is set, but is pointing to an unknown element.
Choices
Displays the number of choices available for the joint in the automatic joint specification. The automatic joint selection system makes a default choice if there is more than one joint detail option available. If there is more than one choice, an alternative joint detail can be selected using the Select alternative joint drop-down list.
Message
Indicates the validity of joints with automatic joint selection applied.
Valid
The current automatic joint selection specification is valid for the joint.
Update Selection
The current automatic joint selection specification is not valid for the joint and must be reselected.
Attached Section
Displays the catalogue reference of the attached section.
Owner Type
Displays the owning element type.
Access
Indicates if current access to the joint is write or read only.
Joint Name
Displays the name of the joint (FIXING) element.
Specification
Displays the joint specification from which the joint was selected.
Component
Displays the name of the specification reference.
Description
Displays the description from the joint, or from the catalogue if the joint description is unset.
Type
Displays the STYPE of the joint, TYPE is displayed if the STYPE in unset.
Default
Displays the default STYPE for the joint.
If the default is set to = and the Type is set to Default, the application ignores the Type (STYP) and selects the first specification component (SPCO) where all the other criteria are met.
If the default is set to WEL, the application uses the WEL (SPCO) if all the other criteria are met.
Pos Line
Displays the Pline that the attached section is connected to.
Selection
Displays the joint selection specification status.
Automatic
An automatic joint selection specification is applied to the joint.
Manual
A standard joint specification is applied to the joint.
Unset
The joint specification is unset.
Invalid
The joint specification reference is set, but is pointing to an unknown element.
Choices
Displays the number of choices available for the joint in the automatic joint specification. The automatic joint selection system makes a default choice if there is more than one joint detail option available. If there is more than one choice, an alternative joint detail can be selected using the Select alternative joint drop-down list.
Message
Indicates the validity of joints with automatic joint selection applied.
Valid
The current automatic joint selection specification is valid for the joint.
Update Selection
The current automatic joint selection specification is not valid for the joint and must be reselected.
Attached Section
Displays the catalogue reference of the attached section.
Owner Type
Displays the owning element type.
Access
Indicates if current access to the joint is write or read only.
If an invalid joint is selected, the joint reference remains unchanged and a warning displays in the first column. Hover over the warning to display a tooltip message summarizing the problem.

Right click on the headings part of the joint list to display a drop-down menu which allows you to show and hide column data. The column settings are preserved between sessions.

Right-click on the joint list to display a drop-down menu.

Automatic Joint Select
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Re-execute Rules
Click to re-execute the rules for the currently selected joints or baseplates in the joint list and to reset their design parameters based on the rules associated with the joint.
Add to 3D View
Click to display the currently selected joints in the 3D view.
Focus on Joint
Click to modify the display of the 3D view to include the currently selected joints.
Navigate to
Click to navigate to the currently selected element in the 3D view and the Model Explorer.
Export to Excel
Exports the joint list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. Navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the joint list in the Print Preview window.
Automatic Joint Select
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Re-execute Rules
Click to re-execute the rules for the currently selected joints or baseplates in the joint list and to reset their design parameters based on the rules associated with the joint.
Add to 3D View
Click to display the currently selected joints in the 3D view.
Focus on Joint
Click to modify the display of the 3D view to include the currently selected joints.
Navigate to
Click to navigate to the currently selected element in the 3D view and the Model Explorer.
Export to Excel
Exports the joint list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. Navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the joint list in the Print Preview window.
The Messages part of the Joint List window displays a message summary for the currently selected joint.

The Select from Automatic Joint Specification part of the Joint List window displays the automatic joint selection status and the current specification.

Automatic
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Alternative Joint
Use the drop-down list to select an alternative joint component from the joint specification that matches the criteria for the selected joint. The option is only active if the joint list is populated and more than one automatic joint is available.
Functionality is available to select alternative joints for more than one joint. However, the joints selected in the joint list must have the same alternatives available. If they do not, the alternative joint list becomes inactive
Automatic
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Alternative Joint
Use the drop-down list to select an alternative joint component from the joint specification that matches the criteria for the selected joint. The option is only active if the joint list is populated and more than one automatic joint is available.
Functionality is available to select alternative joints for more than one joint. However, the joints selected in the joint list must have the same alternatives available. If they do not, the alternative joint list becomes inactive

Selection
Click to update the joint list to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Track
Select the check box to track the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or 3D view.
If a single selection is made in the joint list, the FIXING is selected in the Model Explorer.
If a GENSEC is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs at each end are selected in the joint list.
If the GENSEC start or end has no connection, only one FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If neither the GENSEC start or end is connected, the joint list is cleared.
If any element under the GENSEC is selected, that specifically defines the geometry of the GENSEC, for example, SPINE or POINSP, the behavior is the same as picking a GENSEC.
If a JLDATU or PLDATU is selected in the Model Explorer, the FIXINGs located under the picked datum are selected in the joint list.
If a specific FIXING is selected in the 3D view using the PowerWheel, the FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If a FIXING is picked in the Model Explorer, or any item under the FIXING, for example, a TMPL or element that makes up the template, the owning FIXING is selected in the joint list.
The joint list is cleared if:
An element is selected in the 3D view that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
Any element is selected in the Model Explorer that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
A GENSEC or FIXING is selected in the 3d view or model explorer that is not in the current selection list.
Show Tags
Select the check box to display automatic joint selection tags in the 3D view for the currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Description from the drop-down list to display the desc attribute of the catalogue reference of the joint.
Select Reference from the drop-down list to display the name of the specification reference.
Select Joint Name from the drop-down list to display the name of the joint in the design database.
Note:
If there is no description set, or the joint is not named, the name of the specification reference is displayed by default.
Refresh
Click to refresh the joint list, the joint list is not updated to include joints that are currently selected in the 3D view.
Automatic Joint Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used joint selection specification. If there are no automatic joint specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Automatic Baseplate Specification
Select from the drop-down list to define the currently used baseplate selection specification. If there are no automatic baseplate specifications, the drop-down list becomes inactive.
Type
Select an STYP element from the drop-down list to be applied to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. If no match is found between a selected joint and the criteria defined in the automatic joint specification, the joint detail is not modified.
Select Default from the drop-down list to apply the default Specification Component (SPCO) or a defined SPCO to all currently selected joints in the joint list that match the criteria stored in the automatic joint specification. The applied SPCO is specified in the automatic joint specification.
Joint Name
Displays the name of the joint (FIXING) element.
Specification
Displays the joint specification from which the joint was selected.
Component
Displays the name of the specification reference.
Description
Displays the description from the joint, or from the catalogue if the joint description is unset.
Type
Displays the STYPE of the joint, TYPE is displayed if the STYPE in unset.
Default
Displays the default STYPE for the joint.
If the default is set to = and the Type is set to Default, the application ignores the Type (STYP) and selects the first specification component (SPCO) where all the other criteria are met.
If the default is set to WEL, the application uses the WEL (SPCO) if all the other criteria are met.
Pos Line
Displays the Pline that the attached section is connected to.
Selection
Displays the joint selection specification status.
Automatic
An automatic joint selection specification is applied to the joint.
Manual
A standard joint specification is applied to the joint.
Unset
The joint specification is unset.
Invalid
The joint specification reference is set, but is pointing to an unknown element.
Choices
Displays the number of choices available for the joint in the automatic joint specification. The automatic joint selection system makes a default choice if there is more than one joint detail option available. If there is more than one choice, an alternative joint detail can be selected using the Select alternative joint drop-down list.
Message
Indicates the validity of joints with automatic joint selection applied.
Valid
The current automatic joint selection specification is valid for the joint.
Update Selection
The current automatic joint selection specification is not valid for the joint and must be reselected.
Attached Section
Displays the catalogue reference of the attached section.
Owner Type
Displays the owning element type.
Access
Indicates if current access to the joint is write or read only.
Automatic Joint Select
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Re-execute Rules
Click to re-execute the rules for the currently selected joints or baseplates in the joint list and to reset their design parameters based on the rules associated with the joint.
Add to 3D View
Click to display the currently selected joints in the 3D view.
Focus on Joint
Click to modify the display of the 3D view to include the currently selected joints.
Navigate to
Click to navigate to the currently selected element in the 3D view and the Model Explorer.
Export to Excel
Exports the joint list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. Navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the joint list in the Print Preview window.
Automatic
Click to perform automatic joint selection for all currently selected joints in the joint list.
Select Alternative Joint
Use the drop-down list to select an alternative joint component from the joint specification that matches the criteria for the selected joint. The option is only active if the joint list is populated and more than one automatic joint is available.
Functionality is available to select alternative joints for more than one joint. However, the joints selected in the joint list must have the same alternatives available. If they do not, the alternative joint list becomes inactive
If the GENSEC start or end has no connection, only one FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If neither the GENSEC start or end is connected, the joint list is cleared.
If any element under the GENSEC is selected, that specifically defines the geometry of the GENSEC, for example, SPINE or POINSP, the behavior is the same as picking a GENSEC.
If the GENSEC start or end has no connection, only one FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If the GENSEC start or end has no connection, only one FIXING is selected in the joint list.
If neither the GENSEC start or end is connected, the joint list is cleared.
If neither the GENSEC start or end is connected, the joint list is cleared.
If any element under the GENSEC is selected, that specifically defines the geometry of the GENSEC, for example, SPINE or POINSP, the behavior is the same as picking a GENSEC.
If any element under the GENSEC is selected, that specifically defines the geometry of the GENSEC, for example, SPINE or POINSP, the behavior is the same as picking a GENSEC.
An element is selected in the 3D view that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
Any element is selected in the Model Explorer that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
A GENSEC or FIXING is selected in the 3d view or model explorer that is not in the current selection list.
An element is selected in the 3D view that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
An element is selected in the 3D view that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
Any element is selected in the Model Explorer that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
Any element is selected in the Model Explorer that is not in the GENSEC hierarchy.
A GENSEC or FIXING is selected in the 3d view or model explorer that is not in the current selection list.
A GENSEC or FIXING is selected in the 3d view or model explorer that is not in the current selection list.
Note:
If there is no description set, or the joint is not named, the name of the specification reference is displayed by default.

GUI Grid Data
Selection
Track
Show Tags
Description
Reference
Joint Name
Note:
Refresh
Automatic Joint Specification
Automatic Baseplate Specification
Type
Default
Joint List
Joint List
GUI Grid Data
Joint Name
Specification
Component
Description
Type
Default
=
Type
Default
WEL
WEL
Pos Line
Selection
Automatic
Manual
Unset
Invalid
Choices
Select alternative joint
Message
Valid
Update Selection
Attached Section
Owner Type
Access
Automatic Joint Select
Re-execute Rules
Add to 3D View
Focus on Joint
Navigate to
Export to Excel
Save to Excel
Print Preview
Print Preview
Messages
Joint List
Select from Automatic Joint Specification
Joint List
Automatic
Select Alternative Joint


Creates a Merged Fixing (MFIX) element from one or more existing joints. A merged joint can be used to indicate such things as a gusset plate or a star plate.
Merged joints are soft fixings that display in the Model Explorer as PLDATU, MFIX and TMPL elements, owned by the first JLDATU within a GENSEC element. Refer to Section Connectivity for further information.
You are prompted to Select owning section
Click to identify the section to associate with the merged joint using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Select joints
The joints are highlighted in the 3D view, each joint displays as a joint pin.

The selection status of each joint is indicated by the joint pin colour.
Click to identify the joints to be merged and press Enter to display the Merged Joint window.

The Merged Joint window allows you to associate a catalogue specification with the currently selected joints and modify the dimensions of the merged joint component parts.
Selection
Click to remove all joints from the current selection.
The number of currently selected joints displays adjacent to the icon.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
Specification
Select from the drop-down list to display all the available groups of merged joint components 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.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
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.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
Joint
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values.
Reference
Click to associate a reference element with the merged joint. The reference element can be either a section or a panel.
Note:
Selection of a reference element is not required for all merged joints.
You are prompted to Select reference element
Click to identify the section or panel to associate with the merged joint using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Set specification
Press Enter to associate the reference element with the merged joint.
Update
Click to update the merged joint with modified design parameters.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is modified.
Design Parameters
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the merged joint component parts.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the merged joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the merged joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the merged 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 merged joint components 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.

Reference
Click to associate a reference element with the merged joint. The reference element can be either a section or a panel.
You are prompted to Select reference element
Click to identify the section or panel to associate with the merged joint using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Set specification
Press Enter to associate the reference element with the merged joint.

Update
Click to update the merged joint with modified design parameters.

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

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

Click Apply to accept the merged joint settings.
If the Gtype of the owning section is CTUB (Circular Hollow Section), you are prompted to Set P-line
Click to identify the P-line position of the owning section and press Enter.
A merged joint is created and displays in the 3D view.

The new PLDATU, MFIX and TMPL elements display in the Model Explorer. The original FIXING JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements are retained.

Selection
Click to remove all joints from the current selection.
The number of currently selected joints displays adjacent to the icon.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
Specification
Select from the drop-down list to display all the available groups of merged joint components 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.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
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.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
Joint
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values.
Reference
Click to associate a reference element with the merged joint. The reference element can be either a section or a panel.
Note:
Selection of a reference element is not required for all merged joints.
You are prompted to Select reference element
Click to identify the section or panel to associate with the merged joint using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Set specification
Press Enter to associate the reference element with the merged joint.
Update
Click to update the merged joint with modified design parameters.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is modified.
Design Parameters
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the merged joint component parts.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the merged joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the merged joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the merged joint.
Cyan = Deselected joint
Red = Selected joint.
Cyan = Deselected joint
Cyan = Deselected joint
Red = Selected joint.
Red = Selected joint.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
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 when a merged joint is created.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is created.
Note:
Selection of a reference element is not required for all merged joints.
Note:
The functionality is only available when a merged joint is modified.

Section Connectivity
Section Connectivity
Select owning section
Note:
Select joints
Enter
Merged Joint
Merged Joint
Selection
Note:
Specification
Joint Group
Joint
Note:
Unset
Note:
Joint Group
Joint
Note:
Joint
Design Parameters
Reference
Note:
Select reference element
Set specification
Enter
Update
Note
:
Design Parameters
Detail
Apply
Set P-line
Enter


Creates a Fitting (FIXING) element which can be used to represent any item which is attached to the structure but which does not form an integral part of it. It may be used to indicate such things as the presence of a connected implied load, such as a pipe hanger attachment, or an ancillary item such as a web stiffener or a flange plate.
Section fittings are auxiliary structural catalogue items that display in the Model Explorer as JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements owned by GENSEC elements. Refer to Section Connectivity for further information. Each section fitting is designed to be associated with one or more Plines for the section profile it is attached to. One section fitting type can be applied to all sizes of a profile category.
You are prompted to Select section
Click to identify the section to associate with the fitting, the Section Fitting window displays.
The Section Fitting window allows you to associate a catalogue specification with the fitting and modify the dimensions of the fitting component parts.

Specification
Select from the drop down list to display all the available groups of fitting component available for the section. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Fitting Group and Fitting galleries are automatically populated with fitting group and fitting components available for selection.
Fitting Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available fitting components. Once a group has been selected, the Fitting gallery is automatically populated with the fitting components available for selection.
Fitting
Select a fitting component from the gallery. Once a fitting 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 fitting component parts.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the fitting. The Image window displays a detailed description of the fitting geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the fitting.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for a section fitting.
Note:
The functionality is only available for welded fittings created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded fittings created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.
The example displays a welded fitting created from a catalogue joint. The weld geometry displays in the 3D view.
The connection status of welded fittings can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections for further information.
Specification
Select from the drop down list to display all the available groups of fitting component available for the section. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Fitting Group and Fitting galleries are automatically populated with fitting group and fitting components available for selection.
Fitting Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available fitting components. Once a group has been selected, the Fitting gallery is automatically populated with the fitting components available for selection.
Fitting
Select a fitting component from the gallery. Once a fitting 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 fitting component parts.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the fitting. The Image window displays a detailed description of the fitting geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the fitting.

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

The connection status of welded fittings can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections for further information.
Click Apply to accept the fitting component settings.
You are prompted to Set P-line or <CTOP>
Click to identify the P-line position of the fitting and press Enter.
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. A fitting is created and displays in the 3D view, measured from the start of the selected P-line.
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 start of the selected P-line.
Throughout the fitting creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.

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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.

Specification
Select from the drop down list to display all the available groups of fitting component available for the section. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Fitting Group and Fitting galleries are automatically populated with fitting group and fitting components available for selection.
Fitting Group
Select from the gallery to display all the available fitting components. Once a group has been selected, the Fitting gallery is automatically populated with the fitting components available for selection.
Fitting
Select a fitting component from the gallery. Once a fitting 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 fitting component parts.
Detail
Click to display a detailed image of the fitting. The Image window displays a detailed description of the fitting geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the fitting.
Include Weld Geometry
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for a section fitting.
Note:
The functionality is only available for welded fittings created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded fittings created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.
The example displays a welded fitting created from a catalogue joint. The weld geometry displays in the 3D view.
The connection status of welded fittings can be inspected and modified using the Connection Review window. Refer to Review Connections 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 functionality is only available for welded fittings created from catalogue joints. The functionality is not available for welded fittings created from template joints because the welds must be included in the template.
Note:
Negative incremental values should be used to position fittings measured from the end of the section.

Section Connectivity
Review Connections
Section Connectivity
Select section
Section Fitting
Section Fitting
Specification
Fitting Group
Fitting
Fitting Group
Fitting
Fitting
Design Parameters
Design Parameters
Detail
Image
Include Weld Geometry
Note:
Connection Review
Review Connections
Apply
Set P-line or <CTOP>
Enter
Specify Distance or
Enter
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
ESC
Angle
Angle
Specify Angle <#deg>
Enter
Basepoint
Basepoint
Specify base point or
Enter
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
Repeat
Repeat
Specify Distance or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
Start
Start
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x200mm;2x100mm
End
End
Specify Distance or
Enter
5x-200mm;2x-100mm
Note:
Back
Back
Single
Single
Specify Distance or
Enter
Finish
Finish


Copies a fitting to the same section or copies multiple fittings to multiple sections.