BIMSTRUCTURALCONNECT command

Connects structural profiles.

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Description

Connects structural profiles such as beams, columns and members.

Method

There are two methods to use BIMSTRUCTURALCONNECT command:

  • Select two solids.
  • Select multiple solids.
Note: The axes of the solids must be coplanar.

Options

Select base solid
Specifies the base solid.
Note: : This option is only available for L-connection.
Switch
Allows to choose between different types of L-connections:
  • Butted connection
  • Mitered L- connection
  • Touching/disconnected connection
Butted Connection Mitered L-connection Touching connection
Note: : Press the Crtl key to cycle between the connection types. Hot Key Assistant must be set ON.
Note: If a T-connection is created, there are no options available.
Connection cut type
Depending on the DMCONNECTIONCUTTYPE system variable value, the connection type can be smooth or planar.
Smooth connection Planar connection