Section Orientation Tab (Edge Reinforcement Properties Dialog Box) - Intergraph Smart 3D - Help

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Specifies the position of the cross-section relative to the free edge.

Position

Defines how the cross section of the profile is attached to the free edge. Your options are:

  • On Edge - Centered - The cross-section is centered on the plate thickness using the cross-section load point that you select.

  • On Edge - Offset - The cross-section load point is offset from the free edge the distance you specify in the Offset box.

  • On Face - The cross-section load point is placed on the face of the plate. The load point can be offset from the free edge the distance you specify in the Offset box.

Primary Orientation

Specifies on which side of the plate system the profile is placed. The default setting is the molded conventions of the parent system.

Secondary Orientation

Specifies the orientation of the web thickness for symmetrical cross-sections and both the web thickness and the flange direction for unsymmetrical cross-sections. Your options are:

  • Toward Plate - The plate edge is moved back so that the flange is at the plate edge.

  • From Plate - The flange is added to the plate edge.

Parent System Type

Displays the object type of the parent system. You cannot change this value.

Offset

Specify the distance that the cross-section is offset from free edge or from the plate face.

If Position is set to On Face, then the offset is measured from the free edge. A positive offset value moves the cross- section towards the plate. A negative offset value moves the cross-section away from the plate.

If Position is set to On Edge, then the offset is measured from the plate face. A positive offset value moves the cross-section in the opposite direction from the primary orientation. A negative value moves the cross-section in the same direction as the primary orientation.

Mounting Face

Select the cross-section face to mount to the plate system.

Load Point

Select the cross-section load point through which the free edge passes.

See Also

Edge Reinforcement Properties Dialog Box