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11 (2016)

In this workflow, a gap transition plate is placed between webs of two marine profile systems.

The parent plate system is hidden in the illustrations.

  1. Click Advanced Plate System Command on the vertical toolbar.

  2. Select APS Icon Browser from the Macro Definition list to display the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.

  3. Create the gap transition plate between the profile flanges.

    Place a gap transition plate between flanges

  4. On the Transition Plates tab, click TransitionPlateGap to display the Gap Transition Plate Ribbon.

  5. In a graphic view, select the first profile system.

  6. Select the second profile system.

  7. Click .

  8. Select the parent plate system to bound the transition plate.

  9. Click .

  10. Select the flange transition plate to bound the opposite side of the transition plate.

  11. Select Centered-vert on the Location list.

  12. Click Continue.

    A preview of the plate and the geometric constructions used to create the plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  13. If the plate preview does not display in the correct location, then:

    1. Click Select Supports .

      The ribbon display returns to the Gap Transition Plate Ribbon.

    2. Select another option from the Location list, click Accept , and then click Continue.

      A preview of the repositioned plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  14. If needed, click Define Boundaries , and define boundaries for the plate.

  15. Click Finish.

    The software creates the gap transition plate between the profile webs.