Many nodes in the real structure can't be covered one-to-one by a standard connection type. Designers divide these nodes into separated connections and check them in simple tools or in Excel spreadsheets without considering their interaction, which can cause mistakes in design.
Parametric templates can be combined with other operations
When using a parametric template, there is still an option for adding new operations, so it is possible to add a single operation to an existing parametric template.
In this way, adding, e.g., more stiffeners to the chosen template, can be easily reached.
Another example can be a joint that is composed of different connections – some members are not considered in the chosen template.
Connecting this additional member with a standard operation is easy to do.
