The Joist Edit window ( Modeling )

The navigation tree is contained in the left pane of the Joist Edit window. It makes navigating the window easier.

Selecting a section name shows that section on the Joist Edit window. In the example at left, " Setbacks " is selected and, as a result, the " Setbacks " leaf is expanded (as opposed to collapsed) ( VIDEO1 ). Sections are scrolled to when opened or, if they are already opened, when double-clicked ( VIDEO2 ).

To resize the pane containing the navigation tree drag its right edge.

" Show images " (when checked) lets you see drawings that depict the dimensions that are controlled by connection design locks . ( VIDEO3 )

" Overlay " (when checked) displays one section at a time, just like selecting a tab displays only the section for that one tab.


General settings
 Left end settings
 Right end settings

"Copy" "Paste" "Save" "Load" buttons
  General settings ------------------------------------------------------
  Section size   Panel display method ( )
  Piecemark   Marked for processing
  Piecemark group   Marked for detailing
  Surface Finish   Node-match job
  Sequence   Model complete
  Swap member ends   Model complete date
  Shape ( )   WP to WP length: plan
  Peak offset ( )   WP to WP length: actual
  Top chord radius   Lift assignment :
  Joist rotation   Bay pitch : ( )
ABM options apply to a joist's " Section size " -- the joist's main material.

General settings
User preconfigured panel
 Left end settings
 Right end settings

  User preconfigured panel -----------------------------------------------------
Panel layout   Panel member material
    Configuration
    Panel section size

Left end settings
Right end settings
                                     the " Save As User Defined Connection " button            

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information

Connection Changed Message Connection Failure Message
  Connection :   Connection :
 
context-sensitive help

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member

  Member   --------------------------------------------------------------- --
  Top of joist ( )   Bearing shoe ( )
  Supporting chord   Input elevation
 

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
        Profile

  Profile   --------------------------------------------------------------- --
  Shoe length   Bottom chord pitch
  Shoe pitch   Triple pitch peak offset
  Top chord pitch  
 

General settings
User preconfigured panel
 Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
        Profile
        Connection type

  Connection type -------------------------------------------------- --
  Input connection type ( )   NM bolt diameter
  User defined connection   Use miscellaneous plates list
  System designed connection   Disable framing situation checks
  NM bolt type  
 

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
        Profile
        Connection type
        Connection specification

  Connection specifications ---------------------------------- --
Bearing
Seated
 
Flush framed clip ( new )
 
Flush framed shear

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
        Profile
        Connection type
        Connection specifications
        Setbacks & extensions

  Setbacks and Extensions ------------------------------------- --
  Top chord ( )   Bottom chord ( )
  Shoe  
 

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
        Profile
        Connection type
        Connection specifications
        Setbacks & extensions
        Loads

  Loads -------------------------------------------------------------- --
  Load  
 

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
      Profile
        Connection type
        Connection specifications
        Setbacks & extensions
        Loads
        Connection Design Locks
      Seated Tee ( for a joist top chord )
      Seated Plate ( for a joist top chord )
      Seated Angle ( for a joist top chord )
      Joist Stabilizer Angle ( for an extended bottom chord )
      Joist Stabilizer Plate ( for an extended bottom chord )
      Bearing Shoe Slots
      Bolts
      Joist End Pocket ( joist to concrete )
      Shear Tab ( flush framed shear, to beam or column )
      Tab Copes or Clips ( flush framed shear, to beam or column )
      Knife Plate ( flush framed shear or clip to beam or column )
      Stability Plate ( flush framed shear, to a column )
      NS/FS Clip ( flush framed clip, to a beam or column )
      Welded Tee ( flush framed clip, to a beam )

General settings
User preconfigured panel
   Left/Right end settings
        Information
        Member
      Profile
        Connection type
        Connection specifications
        Setbacks & extensions
        Loads
        Limit state

  Right/Left end limit state ---------------------------------------------------- --

• The capacity of a connection is calculated for various limit states during connection design .

• Connection design takes place when you Process and Create Solids , or when you change a connection design lock .

• When changing connection design locks , refer to the reported limit state to better assess how your changes affect the capacity of the connection.


To open the Joist Edit window :

Also see :

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