Metal Framing Panel Connection

Not version-specific

Tekla Structures

Environment

Not environment-specific

Purpose and description

The Metal Framing Panel Connection Tool is used to create bolted conenctions between exsiting panels
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Tekla Structures
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To install the extension:

To use the extension:

Main Tab

Property	Description
Image	Option to choose the conection type and orientation
Image	Option to choose the drywall orientation
Image	Option to specfiy the drywall gap
Image	Option to select the number of panels based on the conenction type

Parameters Tab

Property	Description
Image	Option to specify the distance down from the top track to the bolt
Image	Option to specify the distance up from the bottom track to the bolt
Image	Option to specify a clearance for when cutting the top track
Image	Option to specify the bolt properties
Image	Option to create a 2nd hole to make the stud symetrical
Image	Option to specify the top connection for the additonal connection stud
Image	Option to specify the Bottom connection for the additonal connection stud
Image	Option to specify the additional connetion stud location and orientation
Image	Option to specify the additional connection stud properties

Offset Tab

Property	Description
Image	Options to specify the gap for the end to end connections
Image	Options to specify the gap for the corner connections
Image	Options to specify the gap for the Tee connections