Elements based on an 'Axis' representation such as walls, beams, and columns use a path connectivity relationship to indicate parameters for the connection, indicating which side takes precedence for material layers or profiles.
Figure 39 illustrates an instance diagram.
Figure 39 — Path Connectivity |
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