To Modify a Basic Joint
1. Click > . The Basic Joints dialog box opens. If there are previously created joints in your model, they appear as yellow icons in the graphics window.
2. Click
![](../advanced_framework/images/afx_dia_joints_show_symbols_20x20.png)
in the dialog box to toggle joint visibility on and off.
| The joint icon depends on the type of joint created. If a profile has been assembled multiple times and the joint is defined elsewhere, the joint icon is ![](../advanced_framework/images/efx_joint_symbol_controlled.gif) . |
3. Click
![](../advanced_framework/images/afx_dia_joint_modifiy_20x20.png)
. The label
Joint to Modify appears above the box.
4. In the model, select a joint to modify by selecting a profile end which belongs to the existing joint. The settings of the selected joint are displayed in the dialog box.
5. Modify the joint type or offset values as required. A preview of the modified joint is displayed.
6. Click one of the options listed below to continue:
◦ OK to complete joint modification and close the dialog box
◦ Repeat to complete joint modification without closing dialog box and continue with the modification of another joint
◦ Cancel to cancel joint modification and close the dialog box