Place a column insert plate on supporting and supporting members - Intergraph Smart 3D - Help

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12.1 (2019)
  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 Insert Plate tab, click TInsertPlate1 to display the Column Tee Insert Plate Ribbon.

  4. In a graphic view, select a continuous supporting beam member.

  5. Select the supported beam member.

  6. Optionally, click , and select a column or brace connected to the supporting member.

  7. Type the required values for Offset 1, Offset 2, and Offset.

    1 - Offset 1

    2 - Offset 2

    3 - Offset

  8. Select the member side for the insert plate from the Location list.

  9. Click Continue.

    A preview of the plate and the geometric constructions used to create the plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  10. If the plate preview does not display on the correct member flange side, then:

    1. Click Select Supports .

      The ribbon display returns to the Column Tee Insert Plate Ribbon.

    2. Select the opposite location from the Location list, click Accept , and then click Continue.

      A preview of the plate, now on the opposite member flange, displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

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

  12. Click Finish.

    The software creates the insert plate.