Splice connections do not support members with different cross sections shapes. - Intergraph Smart 3D - Troubleshooting

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11 (2016)

Meaning: The collinear members were placed with different cross-section types, such as a W-shape column with a T-shape section continuing above it. The splice assembly connection does not support this situation.

Recovery: Modify either the existing assembly connection to a different type assembly connection, delete the existing assembly connection, or modify one of the member sections such that they have the same section type.

  1. Open the Structure task.

  2. Click Select .

  3. Set the Locate Filter to Member Assembly Connections.

  4. Select the splice connection in error.

  5. In the Type box on the ribbon, select a different assembly connection.

-OR-

  1. Open the Structure task.

  2. Click Select .

  3. Set the Locate Filter to Member Assembly Connections.

  4. Select the splice connection in error.

  5. Click Delete ICON Remove.

-OR-

  1. Open the Structure task.

  2. Click Select .

  3. Set the Locate Filter to Member Parts.

  4. Select the member to change.

  5. In the Section name box on the ribbon, select the correct cross-section type and size.