9.5.1. Loading the Connections Manager Extension

The Connections Manager extension must first be loaded from the ACT Start Page. Follow these steps to load the extension:

  1. In the Workbench Project dialog, click ACT Start Page and select Manage Extensions.

  2. Click the ConnectionsManager tile to load the extension.


    Note:  To unload it, click this tile again.


  3. Open Mechanical to verify that the extension is loaded correctly: Right-click Connections in the tree Outline and click Insert > 1D Connection Group to add the object to the tree.