Structural Defaults
- Last UpdatedFeb 17, 2025
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Sets the structural application default options for connectivity tolerances, miter tolerance, joint dominance and connection colours.
The Connectivity Tolerances part of the Structural Settings window sets the default tolerances for structural connections.
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Node merge radius |
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the tolerance at which primary or secondary nodes are merged into a single node upon creation. |
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Maximum depth offset |
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the maximum physical distance between elements that are connected or disconnected using dynamic connectivity. The clasher functionality evaluates the value; if elements are not within the tolerance range, they are not connected. Elements that are outside of the tolerance range when moved are disconnected. |
The miter Tolerance part of the Structural Settings window sets the default tolerances for miterd sections.
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Maximum offset |
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the vertical offset tolerance between the justification lines of miterd sections when they are not co-planar. |
The Joint Dominance Default part of the Structural Settings window sets the default joint connection properties for connected sections.
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False |
Select the option button to define created joints as subordinate. |
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True |
Select the option button to define created joints as dominant. |
Refer to Dominant and Subordinate Connections for further information.
The Stair Flight Calculate Mode part of the Structural Settings window sets the default properties for creating edge to calculated position stair flights.
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False |
Select the option button to turn edge to calculated position stair flight functionality off. |
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True |
Select the option button to turn edge to calculated position stair flight functionality on. |
Refer to Reference Points for further information.
The Section Default Settings part of the Structural Settings window sets the default Memberline property for creating sections.
Select the Default member line to justification line check box to create structural sections with a Memberline property identical to the Justification property defined in the Default Section Specification.
If the Default member line to justification line check box is not selected, the Memberline property of created structural sections is set to NA.
Refer to Default Section Specification for further information.
The Check Connection Colours part of the Structural Settings window sets the default display colours for queried connections.
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Both ends connected |
Displays the default colour for elements that are connected at both ends. Click the colour palette to modify the default display colour. |
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Neither end connected |
Displays the default colour for elements that are not connected at either end. Click the colour palette to modify the default display colour. |
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One end connected |
Displays the default colour for elements that are connected at one end. Click the colour palette to modify the default display colour. |
The Weld Representation part of the Structural Settings window sets the default display settings and tolerances for welds.
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Weld Visible |
Select the check box to display welds in the 3D view. Deselect the check box to turn off the display of welds in the 3D view. |
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Size Proportional to connection |
Select the check box to control the display size of welds in proportion to the connection in the 3D view. Move the Proportional Size slider to define the size of the weld. |
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Default Size |
Input a dimensional value in the field to control the display size of welds in 3D view using an explicit value. The functionality becomes available when the Size Proportional to connection check box is deselected. Note: |
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Maximum Tolerance |
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the maximum allowed distance for the creation of welds between panel edges or between panel edges and section edges. The default value is 10mm. |
Click Reset to revert to the values applied when the Structural Settings window was opened.
Click Apply to accept the default values.