Review Connections
- Last UpdatedAug 07, 2023
- 5 minute read
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
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The prompt does not display if the section or panel elements are already selected.
Click to identify the section and panel elements for review and press Enter to display the Connection Review window.
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The Connection Review window performs validation checks on the selected elements when opened, it may take
significant time to perform the validation checks.
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.
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The size of each section can be modified by clicking and dragging the space underneath
the explorer.
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.
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Warning |
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Fail |
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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.
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Refresh |
Refreshes the window with the current selection and performs validation checks. |
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New Selection |
Replaces the Flexible Explorer with the current selection of sections and panels in the 3D view. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Navigate to Selected |
Zooms to the currently selected Flexible Explorer element in the 3D view. |
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Toggle Transparency |
Turns the transparency of elements in the 3D view on and off. Elements selected in the Flexible Explorer remain solid. |
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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. |
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Any elements which return validation warnings or failures are highlighted red or yellow
in the 3D view when using the Validation or Rules tabs.
Right-click on any element in the Flexible Explorer to display a drop-down menu.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |