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Create and Use Connections

Advance Steel creates intelligent connections (joints) that consists of basic elements and dependent elements controlled by construction rules.

Topics in this section
  • About Connections
    A connection (joint) is created with all its parts, connection objects, and features using a single operation. At the same time, the existing connected elements are processed (shortened, coped, etc.) and a connection logic between the parts is established.
  • The Connection Vault
    Displays all standard connections available in Advance Steel. Connections are classified according to the type of the connected elements.
  • Access Connections using the Connection Vault
    The categories bar in the left side of the Connection Vault helps you find the connection.
  • Connection Properties Dialog
    The tabs in the connection dialog boxes vary according to the connection type.
  • Connection Approval Status Transfer
    You can mark the fabrication status of a connection and transfer it to other connections.
  • Use Connections and Connection Objects
    Learn how to display and use the connection objects to modify the connection properties, update connections or delete all the connection elements.
  • Repeat a Previously Created Connection
    Repeat the previously executed rule for connections.
  • Transfer Connection Properties
    Transfer the properties (parameters) of a connection to another existing connection of the same type.
  • Create Connection by Template
    Copy an existing template connection to other locations in the 3D model.
  • The Connection Library
    Save your preferred connection configurations in the connection library for later use.
  • About Grouping Connections
    Connection groups provide a way to link several connections together so that if one changes, all the other connections in the group change accordingly and continue to match.
  • About Custom Connections
    You can define interactive custom connections, not available in the Connection Vault, with the desired set of connecting objects, save them and use them in your projects.
  • Create and Modify Custom Connections
    Learn how to create a custom connection and modify its properties.
  • Use Custom Connections
    Learn how to create and use custom connections in your 3D model.
  • Propagate a Connection
    Easily propagate a connection in the current model.
  • Building Bricks
    Building bricks are similar to connections. Each one creates only one or two basic elements controlled by construction rules.
Parent topic: Create and Modify Model Elements

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