In previous versions, connections fixed to column or beam flanges, welded or bolted, required web stiffeners.
As of the 2016.a version, these connections can be defined without stiffeners. This option is available only to check the connection. If the connection is re-designed, stiffeners will be provided. Users has the option to delete the designed stiffeners and check the connection without the stiffened web. Stiffeners associated with a moment reinforcement in the connection to the web of the main section are required and cannot be eliminated.
