D. To select a basic connection template

An appropriate set of joints must be selected in order to assign basic connections.

Either:
- on the Connection Design ribbon tab, select the Basic Connection tool in the Assign Connection group
- in the RAM Connection Input dialog, select the Basic Connections tool
The Basic Connection dialog opens.
You may specify design code or grouping overrides here.
Select a connection class from the drop-down list.
All available connections are displayed in the Available list box below.
Select one or more connections and add them to the Selected list box by clicking the [>] (add) button.

Tip: You may add all connections in the list by clicking the [>>] (add all) button.
Click OK to accept and design the selected joints using these connections.