Joint Specification
- Last UpdatedNov 13, 2023
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Applies a catalogue specification and modifies a framework support section connection.
The Joint List part of the Joint Specification window allows you to specify the joint to define.
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Pick |
Click to define the joint to be modified using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify Section End Connected or Connection Joint |
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Apply to all Joints |
Select from the drop-down list to modify the specification, alignment and dimensions of all joints on the currently selected framework support. Alternatively, you can select an individual joint to modify from the drop-down list. |
The MDS Joint Specification part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the specification for the joint.
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Specification |
Select a specification from the drop-down list to define the joint specification for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the Sub-Type drop-down list and the list of available joint specifications. Select None from the drop-down list to clear the joint specification. |
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Sub-Type |
Select a sub-type from the drop-down list to define the joint sub-type for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the list of available joint specifications. |
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Joint Specifications |
Select a joint specification from the list of available joint specifications. |
The Joint Alignment part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the alignment properties for the joint.
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Justification |
Select from the drop-down list to identify the Pline to associate the joint with. |
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Flip |
Click to flip the joint by 180 degrees. |
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Cutback |
Input the length by which the attached section is to be trimmed to allow for the joint geometry. |
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Loop |
Click L, C or R to loop through the left, centre or right Plines for the available options in the justification drop-down list. |
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Y Direction |
Input a value in the field to define the Y direction of the joint. |
The Joint Dimensions part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the size and profile of the joint.
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Length |
Input a value in the field to define the length of the joint. |
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Width |
Input a value in the field to define the width of the joint. |
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Thickness |
Input a value in the field to define the thickness of the joint. |
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O-Beam c/c |
Input a value in the field to modify the width from the Owning Beam (OPAR) to the centre of the bolt holes. |
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A-Beam c/c |
Input a value in the field to modify the height from the Attached Beam (APAR) to the centre of the bolt holes. |
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Bolt Dia. |
Input a value in the field to define the bolt diameter for the joint. |
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Plate Angle |
Input a value in the field to define the plate angle for the joint. |
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Default |
Click to set the joint to the default dimensions. |
Click Apply to apply the catalogue specification to the fixing of the connection.
Click View to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window. The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Joint Specification window.