As joints are automatically added to the model when members are drawn there is generally no need to add individual joints to a frame. However, in some circumstances it can be more convenient to add joints at specified locations and later draw in the members connected to the joint. To add a new joint to the model

§    Choose Add Joint… from the Advanced submenu in the Geometry menu

A dialog box will appear prompting for the coordinates and properties of the new joint.

§    Type in the values for the coordinates

§    Optionally enter an label for the joint

§    Select the joint type

§    Click the OK button

Upon successful exit from the dialog a new joint will be added to the frame at the specified location.