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Create Custom Connection

1. Create Custom Connection

Create the required connection either by using an existing system joint (144) or manually. (If
you use an existing joint explode the joint after the required connection is created).
Define a Custom Component
This is done by using the Define Custom Component command located in the Detailing
pull down menu.

Select the Define Custom Component command.

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The Custom component wizard is then opened (page 1 of 4):

From the Type pull down menu select the
type of connection to be defined.
Options available:

Connection: A Connection is 2 or more items connecting together and

is defined with a Main part and 1 or more secondary parts
Detail: A Detail is a connection/detail at the end of or along the length
of an item
Part: A Part is a component in the model such as a ladder or plate
beam.
Macro: A Macro is a custom defined command such as to input
members.
We will use the Connection option.
Give the Connection a name and description (description is not mandatory)

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The Connection Identifier is a

name/reference the user can add to the
connection. This can then be shown on the
G.A./Assembly drawings or in lists.
EG. Design code reference.

If the name already exists Next> will be grayed out.

Select Next>
We then proceed to page 2 of 4:
You are then prompted to In the model, select
objects that will form the custom object.
(custom object=connection in this case).

TeklaStructures ignores the

main part, secondary parts,
grids and connection symbols
when you are selecting objects
to include in the connection.

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Select the objects:

NOTE! Make sure the selection filters are set correctly first

Once the objects have been selected click Next> in the Custom Component Wizard

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We then proceed to page 3 of 4:

You are prompted to In the model, click to locate the main part for this connection.

Once the object has been selected click Next> in the Custom Component Wizard
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We then proceed to page 4 of 4:

You are prompted to In the model, select secondary parts in picking order

Once the object have been selected click Finish in the Custom Component Wizard
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A Connection is then created:

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