End Datum at Section End
- Last UpdatedJan 06, 2026
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Creates an un-connected joint at a specified section end.
End Datum (ENDATU) elements have two main functions:
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As analytical points when using AVEVA E3D Design data for structural analysis.
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To own a Joint (FIXING) for referencing a catalog joint element on an un-connected section end.
You are prompted to Select section end(s)
Click to identify the section end(s) to associate with the joint and press Enter to display the End Datum window.
The End Datum window allows you to associate a catalog specification with the currently selected joints and modify the dimensions of the joint component parts.
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Specification |
Select from the drop down list to display all the available groups of joint component covered by a specification. Once a specification has been selected from the drop-down list, the Joint Group and Joint galleries are automatically populated with joint group and joint components available for selection. |
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Joint Group |
Select from the gallery to display all the available joint components. Once a group has been selected, the Joint gallery is automatically populated with the joint components available for selection. |
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Joint |
Select a joint component from the gallery. Once a joint has been selected, the Design Parameters fields are automatically populated with default values. |
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Design Parameters |
Input values in the fields to modify the dimensions of the joint component parts. |
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Detail |
Click to display a detailed image of the joint. The image window displays a detailed description of the joint geometry and the different parameters and variables that can be applied to the joint.
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Click Apply to accept the fitting component settings.
A joint is created and displays in the 3D view.
The new ENDATU and FIXING elements display in the Model Explorer.
