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Support CenterKnowledge Base ArticlesMember length
IDEA StatiCa Connection automatically sets an appropriate length of all members according to the assigned manufacturing operations
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Member length

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One of the frequently asked questions regards the member length. In one of our webinars, we explained this issue thoroughly to clarify why is the default member length important for the correct results.

Watch the webinar recording to find out: 

  • Where is the member length defined
  • What member length is correct
  • Why we should use default settings for member length