Connection objects are switched off at creation. This tool displays the gray box as a graphic representation of the connection object. You can access the connection properties from the connection object.
To access the command
Ribbon: Extended Modeling > Joint utilities:
Command line: _AstM4SwitchReprMode CONOBJ
To display the connection object
The tool searches the associated objects of a selected connection object or of a structural frame and selects them.
To copy structural elements or connections, all elements must be selected.
If the connections are copied using the AutoCAD® command, the associated beams are copied automatically.
To access the command
Ribbon: Extended Modeling > Joint utilities:
Command line: _AstM4SwitchReprMode FROMCONOBJ
To select all elements of a connection
It is possible for connections not to be automatically updated when the involved parts are changed. This option is set for connections on the Update tab. If parts of a connection that has the automatic update switched off are modified, the connection object is marked in red. With this tool it is possible to update the connection object manually.
To access the command
Ribbon: Extended Modeling > Joint utilities:
Command line : _AstM4UpdateConOb UPDATE
To manually update a connection
With this function joints are completely deleted. The connection object is selected.
To access the command
Ribbon: Extended Modeling > Joint utilities:
Command line: _AstM4UpdateConOb DELETE
To delete a connection