ProtaSteel : Manual Connection Detailing

Manual Connection Detailing

The existing connection macros will work for the most common connections but they might not work for non-standard situations. 

For such situations, you can manually create the connection by creating plates, bolts, welds & cuts. Trimming, chamfering & cutting whole or part of the connecting members may also be required.

Manual connection will not have any design or checks - it is purely for drawing production purposes. 

Please refer to these on how to deal with with manual connections, detailing & macros :
  1. ProtaSteel Basic Training Guide
  2. ProtaSteel - Connection Macro & Manual Detailing E Learning Videos: ProtaSteel - Connection Marcos & Manual Detailing

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