Member physical axis has zero length. - Intergraph Smart 3D - Troubleshooting

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Meaning: The starting position of the physical axis is coincident with the end point of the physical axis. This is likely a result of computing a member that is related at both ends to one or more objects and these related objects are coincident. This problem can also occur if the defined frame connection offsets caused the physical axis to be degenerate.

Recovery:

  1. Open the Structure task.

  2. Click Select .

  3. Set the Locate Filter to Frame Connections.

  4. Select one of the frame connections of the member in error.

  5. Select By Rule from the Connection box on the ribbon.

  6. Redefine the end location of the member such that the member is no longer zero in length.

Another recovery option is to delete the zero length member.