Properties
Opens the Advanced Plate System Properties Dialog to view and modify the properties of the advanced plate system. The software defines the default properties from the selected structural specification and the advanced plate system rules.
Macro Definition
Specifies the advanced plate system macro to use. The macro that you select determines the inputs that the software requires. Select one of the following:
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Advanced plate system macros on the selected tab of the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog. The current macro is the default value.
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Recently selected macros.
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Construction - Creates a custom advanced plate system by using a basic Geometric Constructions macro.
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APS Icon Browser - Displays the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.
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More - Displays a list of all available advanced plate system macros. See Select Macro Dialog for more information.
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Specifies the member. Select a rolled or a built-up member.
Reject
Clears the selection for the current step.
Accept
Accepts the selection for the current step.
Continue
Completes the advanced plate system definition, shows a preview of the system, and returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
To change the advanced plate system definition, click Select Supports on the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
Offset
Specifies the location of the buckling plate as the distance from the start node of the member.
1 - Member 2 - Weld Toe 1 3 - Weld Toe 2 4 - Height 1 5 - Height 2 6 - Radius 7 - Top/Bottom 8 - Near/Far |
Height 1
Specifies the distance from the flange on the connected edge to the transition point.
Height 2
Specifies the distance from the free edge of the buckling plate to the transition point.
Height 1 plus Height 2 is the total height of the partial buckling plate.
Weld Toe 1
Specifies the offset distance between the edge of the member top flange and the buckling plate free edge at Height 1.
Weld Toe 2
Specifies the offset distance between the edge of the member web and the buckling plate free edge at Height 2.
Radius
Specifies the interior corner radius.
Top/Bottom
Specifies the flange for placement of the connected edge. Select Top or Bottom.
Near/Far
Specifies the side of the member web for placement of the buckling plate. Select Near or Far.