Defines port types and their sizes at End1 and End2 of the rod.
Plain End - Type 1
Port Type |
Size |
MinSize |
MaxSize |
1000 – ExtThdRH 1002 – ExtThdLH |
The diameter of the rod. Value is the same as RodDiameter. |
Minimum threaded length. Default value is 0. |
Maximum threaded length.
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Eye End - Type 2
Port Type |
Size |
MinSize |
MaxSize |
1007 – Eye |
The thickness of the eye, for comparison against the opening in the connecting item, to check if the thickness of the eye fits into the opening. Value is the same as RodDiameter. |
The smallest pin or bolt that will fit inside the eye. Value is usually 0. |
The largest pin or bolt that will fit inside the eye. Value is from catalog specs. |
Spade End - Type 3
Port Type |
Size |
MinSize |
MaxSize |
1007 – Eye |
The thickness of the spade end, for comparison against the opening in the connecting item, to check if the thickness of the spade end fits into the opening. Value is the same as Thickness. |
The smallest pin or bolt that will fit inside the eye of the spade end. Value is usually 0. |
The largest pin or bolt that will fit inside the eye of the spade end. Value is from catalog specs. |
Bolt End - Type 4
Port Type |
Size |
MinSize |
MaxSize |
1200 – Other |
Not applicable. Set to 0. |
Not applicable. Set to -9999. |
Not applicable. Set to 9999. |
Nut (Female) End - Type 5
Defines the end of a strut with a threaded or un-threaded hole.
Port orientation is opposite to all other types so that the orientation is the same as that of the connected male threaded part.
Port Type |
Size |
MinSize |
MaxSize |
1001 – IntThdRH 1003 – IntThdLH |
Depth of the threaded hole, for comparison with the threaded length of the connected threaded port. |
Minimum diameter of the connected threaded port. |
Maximum diameter of the connected threaded port. |