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CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Connections > Base Plate

Place base plates to connect two members.

Plate template

Load a previously created base plate connection, or create and save a new connection.

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

Column Extents

The base plate dimensions will be set by the column it is being placed under.

Extents

Specifies the distance the base plate extends beyond the column dimensions. For example, if your column is 8" x 8" and you set the Extents to 12", your base plate is 20" x 20".

Length

Displays the length of the plate.

Width

Displays the width of the plate.

X Offset

Specifies the X-axis offset from the plate centroid.

Y Offset

Specifies the Y-axis offset from the plate centroid.

Thickness

Displays the thickness of the plate. This is defined by the Plate Thickness field above.

Rotation

Specifies the rotation angle for the plate placement.

Material

Specifies the material for the plate.

Weight

Displays the weight of the plate based on the material and dimensions of the plate. The software automatically subtracts the material weight of any holes from the plate weight.

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.

Auto Stiffener

Configure Structure to add stiffeners when applicable.

Stiffener Connection

Choose the stiffeners to use.

Auto Anchor Bolt

Configure Structure to add anchor bolts when applicable.

Anchor Bolt

Choose the Anchor Bolt to use

Hole

Available if Auto Anchor is not on.

Row Count

Enter the number of bolt hole rows.

Row Spacing

Enter the distance between the bolt hole rows. The Row Count and the Row Spacing is centered on the plate.

Column Count

Enter the number of bolt hole columns.

Column Spacing

Enter the distance between the bolt hole columns. The Column Count and the Column Spacing is centered on the plate.

  1. Column Spacing

  2. Diameter

  3. Row Spacing

  4. Column Count

  5. Row Count

Diameter

Enter the diameter of the bolt hole.

Slotted Length

Enter a distance to create an elongated bolt hole. This distance is measured from the hole center.

Rotation

Enter the angle at which to rotate the bolt hole rows and columns within the base plate.

X Offset

Specifies the X-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the base plate center.

Y Offset

Specifies the Y-axis offset for the bolt holes. Bolt holes placed at zero offset are at the base plate center.

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.

Place By

Pick Point

Click to place the base plate.

Select Columns

Select columns to place base plate.

Double-click base plates to display the Modify Plates palette.

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