Creates or modifies an L-connection between solids. Optionally disconnects L-connected solids.
Accessing the Command
command bar: lconnect
menu bar: BIM | BimConnect | Lconnect
toolbar: BIM Connect
Quad Tab: Model (If solids are selected)
Ribbon Tab | Panel: Model | Modify 3D - Connect
: LConnect
Prompts you in the command bar:
Select entities* to connect [selection options (?)]: (Select the first solid or solid face.)
Select entities* to connect [selection options (?)]: (Select the second solid or solid face.)
Select base solid [Switch] <Accept>: (Press Enter to accept the connection or repeatedly press the Ctrl key to cycle the variants.)
* When solids are selected the larger part of the solid is kept; otherwise select the faces to be connected.
L-Connecting walls (select solids or faces)
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L-Connecting roof slabs (select solids or faces)
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L-Connecting solids (select faces)
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Command Options
Option |
Description |
Switch |
Allows to choose between two butted L-connections:
or a mitered L-connection: or a touching (disconnected) connection. Prompts you: Select base solid [Switch] <Accept>:
If the HOTKEYASSISTANT = ON, the the Hotkey Assistant indicates the currently selected L-connection type. |
Procedures
Related Commands
TConnect - connects solid faces to other solids.
Drag - moves 3D solids perpendicular to a selected face by dragging that face. Optionally preserves connections to other solids.
BimFlowConnect - creates a connection between flow segments, such as pipes or HVAC ducts.
BimStructuralConnect - connects structural profile solids such as beams and columns.