https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/203997/connection-not-compatible-message-when-designing-base-plate-using-ram-connectionsHi, I&#39;m trying to design pinned base plates using RAM connections through my STaad Pro model. Keep getting the error message: Connection is not compatible with this type of joint. Can you please help? attaching a screenshot of the error message.en-USTelligent Community 12https://communities.bentley.com/thread/612272?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:19:50 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:97eb88f4-3708-4c0d-a95f-b2d6cf5ef2aaSeth Guthrie<p>I see that you also filed a service request for the same. Try to stick with one support channel, please.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For general tips on assigning connections see:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a href="/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/troubleshooting-errors-when-assigning-connections.aspx">Troubleshooting Errors when Assigning Connections</a></li> <li><a class="ExistingPageLink" title="Click to view the page titled: RAM Connection Gusset Connections FAQ" href="/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/24596/ram-connection-gusset-connections-faq">RAM Connection Gusset Connections FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/12678.ram-connection-base-plate-faq.aspx">RAM Connection Base Plate FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/8354.aspx">Tips for Using RAM Connection within STAAD.Pro [TN].</a></li> </ul> <p>In this case I think you need to use the Gusset Base plate type since thee are braces there.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>