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Modifying the parameters of connection

Generally speaking, connection defined in SCIA Engineer is nothing more than an extra information saved with the structure model. From this point of view, it can be compared to e.g. load, support, mass, etc. And similarly to the named entities the connections belong to the Additional data.

Consequently, any connection can be easily modified using the same way as additional data are edited.

The procedure for the modification of parameters of connection

1. Select the connection or connections that should be modified.

2. The intersection of properties for the selected connections is displayed in the Property window.

3. Change the parameters as required.

4. The change is automatically applied.

5. Clear the selection.

If only a single connection should be modified and the user would prefer to see a regular modal dialogue on the screen, an alternative approach may be used.

The alternative procedure for editing of connection

1. Position the mouse cursor over the connection that should be modified.

2. Click the right mouse button.

3. The graphical window pop-up menu appear on the screen.

4. Select function Edit properties.

5. The property dialogue for the selected connection is opened in a separate modal dialogue.

6. Change any parameters you need to modify.

7. Confirm the changes with button [OK].

8. The operation is completed.

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