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views. The view names can be changed – so if the top of the connection is not the actual top, change
the name manully.
➢ For this connection, pick Front & Right only
➢ Pick Filter Box to show only the connection elements (Restore Filter will restore all elements)
➢ Click on “+” icon to add a 3D view of the connection (if desired)
➢ Close to save & exit the dialog
➢ Repeat the same steps for the Splice Connection at corner column at GL D/3
For practice purposes, we can similarly insert connection box on the connections we have previously
created in Story 1. The summary of steps are :
➢ Open the view that is most suitable to insert the connection, try Storey 1 view
➢ Zoom into connection
➢ Click & drag a window to select all components of the connections, including all the plates &
bolts
➢ Pick Detail Item Manager
➢ Add the connection name
➢ Click Select Objects & pick all the members of the connection
➢ Tick the desired view direction box
➢ Close the dialog
We have completed the connections and are now ready to generate the drawings.
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