The Base Plate Assembly Connection node (the BasePlateAsmConn sheet in the StructAssemblyConnections.xls workbook) defines the base plate assembly connections that you can place using the Place Assembly Connection command in the Structure.
Name
Specifies the name of the base plate assembly connection. This is the name that appears in the interface when you are placing the assembly connection.
Thickness
Specify the thickness of the base plate.
Length
Specify the length of the base plate. This is dimension A in the figure.
Width
Specify the width of the base plate. This is dimension B in the figure.
Depth Clearance
Specify the clearance between the flange of the member and the edge of the base plate. This is dimension C in the figure.
Width Clearance
Specify the clearance between the flange of the member and the edge of the base plate. This is dimension D in the figure.
Sizing Rule
Enter the sizing rule code for the base plate assembly connection. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the StructACSizingRule sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Category
Enter the plate category code for the base plate. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the StructCustomPlatePartType sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Type
Enter the plate type code for the base plate. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the StructCustomPlatePartType sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material
Defines the base plate material type. The value that you enter here should match a value in the MaterialType column on the Material sheet in the AllCommon.xls workbook.
Grade
Defines the base plate grade. The value that you enter here should match a value in the MaterialGrade column on the Material sheet in the AllCommon.xls workbook.
Definition
Specifies the base plate assembly connection definition macro.