Properties
Opens the Advanced Plate System Properties Dialog to view and modify the properties of the advanced plate system. The software defines the default properties from the selected structural specification and the advanced plate system rules.
Macro Definition
Specifies the advanced plate system macro to use. The macro that you select determines the inputs that the software requires. Select one of the following:
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Advanced plate system macros on the selected tab of the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog. The current macro is the default value.
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Recently selected macros.
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Construction - Creates a custom advanced plate system by using a basic Geometric Constructions macro.
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APS Icon Browser - Displays the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.
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More - Displays a list of all available advanced plate system macros. See Select Macro Dialog for more information.
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Specifies the primary members that support the side plate. These members can be rolled members or built-up members. Their physical axes must be coplanar and connected at the end points. Select the first two members in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The first member that you select defines the X-axis for the side plate. The second member that you select defines the Y-axis for the side plate.
(Optional) Specifies secondary members that are attached to the face of the side plate.
Reject
Clears the selection for the current step.
Accept
Accepts the selection for the current step.
Continue
Completes the advanced plate system definition, shows a preview of the system, and returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
To change the advanced plate system definition, click Select Supports on the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
If the angle between the members is less than 175 degrees, the following free edge is created:
If the angle between the members is between 175 and 180 degrees, then the following free edge is created: |
1 - Weld toe 2 - Fillet 3 - Cutback 4 - Arm length |
Weld Toe
Specifies the offset distance between the edges of the members and the side plate free edges.
Fillet
Specifies the radius of the fillet between two successive line segments of the side plate free edge.
Arm Length
Specifies the distance between the line perpendicular to the bisector of the two member axes and the intersection point between the two member edges. This parameter is only used if the angle between the members is between 175 and 180 degrees.
Cutback
Specifies the distance to cut back the incoming members away from the fillet of the side plate free edge.
Extension
Specifies the distance to extend the trimming planes. If the macro does not properly extend the trimming planes through all of the member cross-section, you can increase this value.
Side
Specifies the flange location of the side plate. Select Front or Back.