Hello, I am quite new to modeling with your software, and I was wondering if someone could explain the difference between a "standard node" and a node placed on a member.
Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but I can't figure out the difference between the two. 
Im currently using RFEM 6 if that matters.
Hi ZPayerCivila,
welcome to our community! We're really glad to have you here.
That's a great question about the difference between standard nodes and "on-member" nodes. Let me help clarify it for you:
An node on a member is, as the name suggests, specifically assigned to a particular member. Think of it this way: if you need to attach something precisely at a certain point along a member—like another member, a line, or a support—you'd use an on-beam node. It lets you connect additional elements accurately to that exact spot on the member.
Standard nodes, on the other hand, define the fundamental structural topology of your model. They represent the endpoints of members and are essential for the overall structure. For example, when you input a new member in RFEM, standard nodes are automatically created at its start and end.
I hope this explanation makes the distinction clearer for you! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Frank
Thank you for the detailed explanation, Frank. That really helped clarify the concept.
Just to follow up:
So, is this purely a geometric distinction and does not affect the structural analysis in any way?
In other words, are all nodes — whether standard or on-member — treated the same in terms of how they influence the analysis results?
Thanks again for your support. 
Yes, they are handled the same way. FE nodes are generated for both types of nodes for the calculation model.
Frank