CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Area Objects > Area Objects > Plates > Gusset
Creates gusset plates in the model using existing bracing shapes.
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
Length
Displays the length of the plate computed by finding a bounding box around the plate aligned along an alignment axis. The alignment axis through the plate is the axis formed by the long segment of the polyline used to create the plate.
Width
Displays the width of the plate computed by finding a bounding box around the plate aligned along an alignment axis. The alignment axis through the plate is the axis formed by the long segment of the polyline used to create the plate.
Chamfer Distance 1
Specifies the distance of the chamfer on side 1.
Chamfer Distance 2
Specifies the distance of the chamfer on side 2.
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the plate.
Material
Specifies the material for the plate.
Weight
Displays the weight of 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. The default value combines the descriptions from the Plate Thickness, Length, and Width boxes.
Structural plates display the long description as the name of the actual shape.
Short Description
Defines the short description for the plate. The default value displays the description from the Plate Thickness box.
Part Number
Specifies the part number for the plate.
Tag
Defines the tag description of the plate.
Bracing Options
Corner Gusset
Inserts a gusset at both corners of the selected bracing. For more information. see Insert gussets at the corners of the bracing.
Midspan Gusset
Inserts a gusset at the midspan of the selected bracing. For more information, see Insert a gusset at the midspan of the bracing.
Placement options after Insert
Front
Places the gusset plate on the front of the member based on the members orientation.
Center
Places the gusset plate on the center of the member based on the members orientation.
Back
Places the gusset plate on the back of the member based on the members orientation.
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