End Datum at Section End
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
- 3 minute read
Creates an un-connected joint at a specified section end. Functionality is also available to:
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Connect section ends to a panel or floor element.
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Automatically create baseplates at section ends.
End Datum (ENDATU) elements have two main functions:
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as analytical points when using application data for structural analysis;
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to own a Joint (FIXING) for referencing a catalogue joint element on an un-connected section end.
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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Joint |
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values. |
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Design Parameters |
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the joint component parts. |
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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.
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Include Weld Geometry |
Select the check box to include the weld geometry for an end datum joint. Note: 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.
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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. |
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Finish |
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command. |
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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.
