Add Joint Dialog Box (Connections)

Adds a new joint type.

 Shortcut menu: Project Manager Right-click a project icon Click Properties.

 Command entry:  projectsetup

List of Options

Note: In AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 and later imperial-to-metric connections are enabled (or disabled) for each joint type. You can modify joints, or add a new joint to set the imperial-to-metric value. If you enable imperial-to-metric components, an imperial-to-metric connection is required for that joint type.

The following options are available in this dialog box.

Joint name

Specifies the new joint name. The name can contain only letters (for example ButtweldReinforcementRing).

Display Name

Can contain spaces and non-letter characters.

This joint connects imperial to metric components.

Selecting a checkbox in this column specifies that the joint connects Imperial (ANSI) and Metric (DIN) components.

If you also want to support connections between same-unit components, use the Add Joint dialog box to add a second joint with similar properties (for example: add MixedButtweld similar to Buttweld).

Joint types that support imperial to metric connections are distinct from same-unit joint types. This allows you to specify matching properties such as 150#, 10PN.

Connection settings

Specifies the end types that the joint connects and the fasteners (if any) that are used.

End 1

Specifies one or more end types (side 1).

End 2

Specifies one or more end types (side 2).

Property matches

Required

If selected, the joint cannot be created unless property values match. When clear, the property match is optional. If an optional value does not match, you are asked for permission to connect before the joint is created.

Add Property

Displays the Select Class Property dialog box.

Matching Values

Displays the Set Matching Values dialog box.

Delete

Removes the property.

Fasteners

Fasteners

Optional. Specifies the weld type or items that are used to hold the ends together.

Spec Filter

Specifies matching properties for a fastener that is in the spec. For example, a Gasket can specify Facing. This option is not enabled for fasteners that are not in the spec (for example: welds).

Note: If the spec contains multiple fasteners of the same type (for example: more than one gasket) it is recommended that you specify a spec filter.

Add

Adds the simple joint type.