CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Connections > End Plate
Places end plates on the end of a member. You can place end plates on both columns and beams. When placing end plates on beams, you can either select the point for a single placement or use the Both option to place end plates on both ends of the beam.
Template
Load a previously created connection, or create and save a new connection.
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
Member Extents
Extends the end plate to match the dimensions of the connecting member.
Extents
Specifies the distance the end plate extends beyond the column dimensions. For example, if your column is 8" x 8" and you set the Extents to 12", your end plate is 20" x 20".
Length
Displays the length of the plate.
Width
Displays the width of the plate.
Distance from the Top
Displays how close the plate is to the top of the member.
Thickness
Displays the thickness of the plate. This is defined by the Plate Thickness field above.
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.
Cope Gap Distance
Displays the cope gap distance.
Bolts
Choose this option to use bolts in the end plate connection.
Members: 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 end plate.
X Offset
Specifies the X-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the end plate center.
Y Offset
Specifies the Y-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the end plate center.
Members: Bolts
Bolt Type
Select the type of bolt used.
Bolt Data Table
Displays the dimensional size of the bolts used.
Bolt Size
Displays the size of the bolt.
Bolt Material
Identify the material used in the bolts.
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.
Command Line options
Select member
Trims back the member and places the end plate at the top. This option is only available when you select a column.
Specify End Point
Adds the end plate to the selected end point on one side of the selected beam. This option is only available when you select a beam.
Both
Adds the end plate to the end of the beam on both sides. This option is only available when you select a beam.
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