Change parameters, geometry, analysis information, and other modifications specific to connections.
- Select an instance of the connection to be modified.
- Click Modify | Structural Connections tab
Properties panel
(Type Properties).
OR
Click
(Edit Type) in the Properties palette.
- In the Type Properties dialog, click the Edit button next to Modify Parameters in the Type Parameters list
Construction.
- The Edit Connection Type dialog opens. Adjust the connection settings and click OK to apply the changes.
- Click Apply in the Type Properties dialog to apply the changes and OK to exit.
To change a specific instance of a steel connection type:
- Select an instance of the connection to be modified.
- Check the Override by Instance parameter in the Properties palette.
- The Detailed Parameters Edit button will become available, as well as the
(Modify Parameters) ribbon command in the Modify | Structural Connections tab
Connection panel.
- Use any of the two options described at step 3 to access the specific connection settings dialog and make changes.
See more Structural Connection Instance Properties
Note: The Code Checking tab is available in the steel connections settings dialog only for steel connection instances. See
Structural Connection Code Checking.
Change the Ranges of Applicability of a Steel Connection Type
- Select an instance of the connection to be modified.
- Click Modify | Structural Connections tab
Properties panel
(Type Properties).
OR
Click
(Edit Type) in the Properties palette.
- In the Type Properties dialog, click the Edit button next to Modify Ranges of applicability in the Type Parameters list, under Construction.
- The Edit connection ranges of applicability dialog opens. Add, change, or remove rules and click OK to apply the changes.
- Click Apply in the Type Properties dialog to apply the changes and OK to exit the dialog.
Note: The ranges of applicability are only usable when placing [multiple] connections automatically. See
Use Dynamo Player for Placing Steel Connections with Ranges of Applicability.
For more information, see Associate Connections with Profile Sizes.