Fixing Properties

Specification

Reference

Displays the name of the specification reference (SPREF attribute) of the joint/fitting catalogue item associated with the connection.

A value of Null Element indicates that a catalogue item is not associated with the connection, this is the default for a joint. Refer to Joints for further information.

When a fitting is created, the field is populated with the specification reference of the selected fitting. Refer to Create Section Fitting for further information.

Parameters

Input a dimensional value in the Clearance field to modify the clearance distance required for the fixing. The clearance displays in the 3D view.

Material

Input a value in the field or select a material from the drop-down list to modify the fixing material.

The material ref drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification reference.

Positional

Position

Input dimensional values in the field to explicitly modify the position of the section. The section is repositioned.

Orientation

Input values in the field to modify the direction of the X, Y and Z axis.

Distance from start

Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the position of the fixing explicitly. The distance in measured from the start point of the owning section.

Proportional dist

Input a value in the field to modify the fixing position proportionally. The distance is measured as a decimal value of the owning section size. For example, insert 0.5 to move the fixing half of the distance of the owning section.

Positioning line

Select from the drop-down list to modify the Pline to which the attached section is trimmed.

Preferred Y axis direction

Displays the direction of the Y axis.

Positional

Cutback

Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the cutting plane distance.

Cutting plane normal

Input a directional value in the field to modify the cutting plane direction.

Joining line

Input a value in the field or select a justification from the drop-down list to modify the justification of the joining line.

Joint dominance

Input a value in the field to modify the joint dominance.

Input True in the field to define the joint as dominant.

Input False in the field to define the joint as subordinate.

Refer to Dominant and Subordinate Connections for further information.