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.
1
Specifies the first intersecting member. The member can be continuous or two connected members.
2
Specifies the second intersecting member.
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.
Category
Specifies a category for the macro. This option is not currently used.
Length
Specifies the length of the insert plate in each direction from the intersection of the intersecting members.
Width
Specifies the width of the insert plate centered along each member flange.
Radius
Specifies the radius of the insert plate at each inside corner of the cross.
Direction
Specifies the flange on which to place the insert plate, relative to the member major axis. Select Positive to place the insert plate on the top flanges of the members. Select Negative to place the insert plate on the bottom flanges of the members.