CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Area Objects > Area Objects > Plates > Base
Places base plates in open space or attached to the end of a member.
Data Table
Select the data table that contains the plate to place. The catalog contains information for all data tables. You can view the catalog in the CADWorx Structure Editor.
Plate Thickness
Specifies the member to use. The delivered data files have members in alphabetical order. You can edit the data files to change the members order.
Properties
Shape
Choose the shape of the baseplate.
Column Extents
Extends the base plate beyond the column width, and adds the value from the Extents box.
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Extents
Specifies the distance the base plate extends from the column dimensions. For example, if your column is 8" x 8" and you set the Extents to 12", your base plate is 20" x 20".
Length
Displays the length of the plate.
Width
Displays the width of the plate.
Diameter
Displays the diameter of the plate.
X Offset
Specifies the X-axis offset from the plate centroid.
Y Offset
Specifies the Y-axis offset from the plate centroid.
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the plate.
Rotation
Specifies the rotation angle for the plate placement.
Material
Specifies the material for the plate.
Weight
Displays the weight of the plate. The software automatically subtracts the material weight of any holes from the plate weight.
Group
Specifies the assigned group. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Hole
Row Count
Enter the number of bolt hole rows.
Row Spacing
Enter the distance between the bolt hole rows. The Row Count and the Row Spacing is centered on the plate.
Column Count
Enter the number of bolt hole columns.
Column Spacing
Enter the distance between the bolt hole columns. The Column Count and the Column Spacing is centered on the plate.
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Diameter
Enter the diameter of the bolt hole.
Slotted Length
Enter a distance to create an elongated bolt hole. This distance is measured from the hole center.
Rotation
Enter the angle at which to rotate the bolt hole rows and columns within the base plate.
X Offset
Specifies the X-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the base plate center.
Y Offset
Specifies the Y-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the base plate center.
Details
Long Description
Defines the long description for the plate. The default value combines the descriptions from the Plate Thickness, Length, and Width boxes.
Structural plates display the long description as the name of the actual shape.
Short Description
Defines the short description for the plate. The default value displays the description from the Plate Thickness box.
Part Number
Specifies the part number for the plate.
Tag
Defines the tag description of the plate.
Place By
Pick Point
Click to place the base plate.
Select Columns
Select columns to place base plate.
Double-click base plates to display the Modify Plates palette.
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