End Plate Connection Macro Example
An End Plate Connection can be created between a beam & a beam or a beam and a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the End Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and the steps of the macro.
End Plate (Beam – Column)
- Pick End Plate connection icon under "Beam to Column Connection" section.
- Pick the column
- Pick the beam
- Right-click.
- The connection is created.
Connection will be auto created without right-click if two beams are being selected at step (3)
End Plate (Beam – Beam)
- Pick End Plate connection icon under "Beam to Beam Connection" section.
- Pick the Primary Beam
- Pick the Secondary Beam.
- Right-click.
- The connection is created.
Connection will be auto created without right-click if two beams are being selected at step (3)
- Create the most appropriate View first before creating the connection. The same view & orientation will be used to produce the drawings. Click this topic for details: Creating Views.
- Press F9 on the joint to set the point of interest. The view will then rotate about the point of interest.