Trimming Attached Members

You can trim an attached member when you insert a connection element.

In the Insert Connection Element PropertyManager, Trim attached member trims the body member from its intersection point with the connection element.

To trim attached members:

  1. Open a structure system model and click the Structure System tab.
  2. Click the Insert Connection Element tab on the CommandManager or Insert > Structure System > Insert Connection Element .
  3. Select the connection element to insert.
  4. In the PropertyManager, click the Placement tab.
  5. In the graphics area, select the reference entities.
  6. Select the alignment.
  7. Under Cut Scope, select Trim attached member.
  8. Click .
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