Structural Defaults
- Last UpdatedJun 09, 2025
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Sets the structural application default options for connectivity tolerances, miter tolerance, joint dominance and connection colors.
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 Edge to Calculated Position for further inforxxmation.
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 Colors part of the Structural Settings window sets the default display colors for queried connections.
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Both ends connected |
Displays the default color for elements that are connected at both ends. Click the color palette to modify the default display color. |
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Neither end connected |
Displays the default color for elements that are not connected at either end. Click the color palette to modify the default display color. |
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One end connected |
Displays the default color for elements that are connected at one end. Click the color palette to modify the default display color. |
Click Reset to revert to the values applied when the Structural Settings window was opened.
Click Apply to accept the default values.