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Click Advanced Plate System Command on the vertical toolbar.
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Select APS Icon Browser from the Macro Definition list to display the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.
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On the Buckling Plate tab, click BucklingPlate0 to display the Member Buckling Plate Ribbon.
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In a graphic view, select a rolled or built-up member.
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Select the first side or ring plate.
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Select the second side or ring plate.
The geometric constructions used to create the plate display in the graphic view.
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Type the required offset value for Distance from, and click Accept .
The intersection plane moves to the new offset location.
To better see the point at which the plane intersects the member, change the orientation of the graphic view.
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Click Continue.
A preview of the buckling plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
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If the plate preview does not display in the required location, then:
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Click Select Supports .
The ribbon display returns to the Member Buckling Plate Ribbon.
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Type a new offset value for Distance from, click Accept , and then click Continue.
A preview of the plate, now in the new offset location, displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
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If needed, click Define Boundaries , and define boundaries for the plate.
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Click Finish.
The software creates the buckling plate.