Defining Joints

A joint is identified automatically at a free end of a beam and at each location where two or more beams meet or intersect. Fixtures are applied to joints only.

To verify joints:

  1. Right-click the Joint group folder and select Edit.
    In the PropertyManager, three joints appear under Results.

  2. Right-click one of the joints in the graphics area to verify the extruded bodies that make up the joint. The members highlight in the graphics area.
  3. Click PM_OK.gif.