SLN to SPT connection with no tension

Hello Martin

If I understand you correctly, you would like to connect a line to a structural point and the connection only transfers compressive forces. In this case I would work with non-linear spring elements and a non-linear analysis in ASE.

Please have a look at this older topic:

If I misunderstood your problem, please let me know.

Best regards
Frederik Höller
Your SOFiSTiK Support Team