Connection Cube Add

Adds a connection cube to represent a structural node using member ends or connection components that you select.
  • Step-By-Step
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1. Preselect one or more member ends, or preselect one or more connection components to enable the Member Ends or Dynamic Components contextual page and click the Connection Cube Add icon found in the Connections section.

Alternative: Invoke Connection Cube Add using the Find Tool by searching the command name and clicking the icon, which is pictured above.

2. The Connection Cube is immediately added. The status line prompts, "Select connection components on member ends to create ConnCube", allowing you to add additional Connection Cubes.

Alternative: If you did not preselect in step 1, the status line prompts, "Select connection components or member ends to create ConnCube". When you are done selecting, press Enter or right-click and select OK to add a Connection Cube. The status line prompts you to continue adding Connection Cubes.

3. When you are done adding Connection Cubes, press Esc or right-click and select Cancel.

  • Before invoking Connection Cube Add, it can be helpful to turn on the display of Connection Cubes in Display Options.
  • You can delete connection cubes that you have added by selecting them in the 3D model or in the Model Tree and pressing the Delete key.