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|kb:Joint]. {info} h2. How can I obtain joint rotations at either end of a released frame member? *Answer:* When multiple [frame|kb:Frame] members, with or without end releases, connect to a common [joint|kb:Joint], a single displacement set is reported which corresponds to the rigid behavior of the unreleased frame members. Released joint displacements, represented graphically by green dots, are not directly reported, but may still be obtained by disconnecting released joints from the coincident joint, and then using [links|kb:Link] or [constraints|kb:Constraint] to model the desired release type. This creates a [special joint|kb:Special joint], in the same location, which correlates with the behavior of the released frame member. Displacement for this joint is then reported separately. F1 opens [Context Help|doc:Context Help], which provides additional information on the Connect and Disconnect topics. {hidden-content} *Related Email:* * [8/23/2010: Obtaining displacements/rotations for released joints|$3704121] {hidden-content} h2. How are nodes, frame objects, and area objects renumbered after the model is created? *Answer:* Select the [joints|kb:Joint] and objects to be renumbered, then select Edit > Change Labels. {hidden-content} *Related Incident:* * {incident:no=47200|comment=How to automatically renumber node and member numbers} {hidden-content}

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How can I obtain joint rotations at either end of a released frame member?

Answer: When multiple frame members, with or without end releases, connect to a common joint, a single displacement set is reported which corresponds to the rigid behavior of the unreleased frame members. Released joint displacements, represented graphically by green dots, are not directly reported, but may still be obtained by disconnecting released joints from the coincident joint, and then using links or constraints to model the desired release type. This creates a special joint, in the same location, which correlates with the behavior of the released frame member. Displacement for this joint is then reported separately. F1 opens Context Help, which provides additional information on the Connect and Disconnect topics.

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Related Email: 8/23/2010: Obtaining displacements/rotations for released joints (Email ID 3704121)

How are nodes, frame objects, and area objects renumbered after the model is created?

Answer: Select the joints and objects to be renumbered, then select Edit > Change Labels.

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Related Incidents:

  • Incident 47200: How to automatically renumber node and member numbers