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  1. Click Advanced Plate System Command advanced_plate_systems_i on the vertical toolbar.

  2. Select APS Icon Browser from the Macro Definition list to display the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.

  3. On the Buckling Plate tab, click BucklingPlate to display the Buckling Plate Ribbon.

  4. In a graphic view, select a built-up member flange or continuity plate incoming to the side or ring plate of a nodal connection. Flanges are used in the following example.

  5. Select the first side or ring plate.

  6. Select the second side or ring plate.

    A preview of the geometric constructions used to create the plate displays.

  7. Optionally, click , and then select a second built-up member flange or continuity plate incoming to the side or ring plate.

    The geometric constructions adjust to transition between the two flanges.

  8. Click Continue.

    A preview of the buckling plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  9. If needed, click Define Boundaries , and define boundaries for the plate.

  10. Click Finish.

    The software creates the buckling plate.