4.4.15.1. Place connections

4.4.15.1. Placing Connections

In this guide, you will learn how to professionally place connections using the SuCri Modul 3 plugin in AutoCAD Plant 3D or Advance Steel. The application enables efficient selection and placement based on various beam configurations and installation situations.

Prerequisites

Software: AutoCAD Plant 3D or Advance Steel is installed.
SuCri Plugin: Module 3 is properly loaded.
Working Model: An active project with beams or structural elements is open.

Video Example

Step-by-Step Instructions

Call Command: Enter SUCRI_MODUL3_GELENK_PICK in the command line. The main application window will open.

Identify Connection Type: The connections are divided into four categories:

Free End
Collision
Crossing
Joint

Select Beams: Click the appropriate button for your installation situation. The window will hide so you can select the beams in the model.
Choose Connection from List: After selection, a list of available connections appears. Select the desired entry to execute the placement immediately.
Optional Multiple Placement: You can choose further installation situations for the same product directly by using the button within the selected connection.
Note: Input is performed in a loop. You can terminate this with the Esc key.

Important Notes

Update: The connection can be updated via the circular arrow icon in case of catalog updates.
Information: The Info Button opens the product page in the web browser.
Navigation: The Back button takes you back to the main selection.
Finalization: Exit the dialog via Close or the X in the header. The About button shows version and contact info.

Troubleshooting

Window does not appear: Check the spelling of the command or whether the plugin was correctly loaded.
No connections in the list: The beam selection may not match the chosen category (e.g., only one beam selected for "Crossing").
Main window remains hidden: Check if you completed the selection in the CAD with Enter or if the window is in the background.