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Point connection

Use the Point connection tool to create a hinge, rigid link or spring node between two elements.

Point connection tool

When you select Point connection, a tool palette opens.

Point connection tool palette

Main tools​
  • Define - place a new point connection with the current direction settings
  • Properties - check or edit properties of existing point connections. Opens the Default settings dialogue for the selected elements
  • Edit connected objects - add or remove objects linked by the selected point connection
  • Default settings - set the default parameters for new point connections (read below in more detail)
Direction methods​

Only available while Define tool is selected

  • Predefined directions - align the connection along a standard axis set
    • Global coordinate system - use global axes X Y Z
    • User coordinate system - use the current UCS axes x y z
  • Local system - define a custom coordinate system for the connection

Default settings​

When you press the Default settings button, a dialogue window opens.

This dialogue contains two tabs: General and Data. These follow the settings used in all support elements and edge connections.

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To read more about these settings, see:
User interface ➔ Tab menus ➔ Structure ➔ Additional dialogues ➔ Edge connections


Last update: 2025-10-07