CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Area Objects > Area Objects > Plates > Structural
Creates plates in the model using existing shapes or a minimum of three plate corners. You define the extrusion direction after selecting the shape or defining the corners.
Data Table
Select the data table that contains the plate to place. The catalog contains information for all data tables. You can view the catalog in the CADWorx Structure Editor.
Plate Thickness
Specifies the member to use. The delivered data files have members in alphabetical order. You can edit the data files to change the members order.
Properties
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the plate.
Material
Specifies the material for the plate.
Group
Specifies the assigned group. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Details
Long Description
Defines the long description for the plate.
Short Description
Defines the short description for the plate.
Part Number
Specifies the part number for the plate.
Tag
Defines the tag description of the plate.
Place By
Pick Points
Click to define the plates by its corners.
Lines
Click to define the plate using an existing closed polyline shape.
Select Curves
Click to define the plate using an existing closed curved shape.
Double-click structural plates to display the Modify Plates palette.
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