The following workflow is general. The macros to use can vary.
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Click Advanced Plate System Command on the vertical toolbar to display the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
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Select Construction from the Macro Definition list.
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If Construction was selected earlier in the same session, and is visible in the Macro Definition list, click Plate Definition by 3D .
The Geometric Construction Palette Dialog, Geometric Construction Explorer Dialog, and Geometric Construction Ribbon display.
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If required, select a point geometric construction interface.
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Follow the system prompts and create the points.
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Click Continue to show a list of points in the Geometric Construction Explorer.
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Select a curve geometric construction interface.
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Follow the system prompts and select points to create the needed curves. Select the points from the graphic view, the Workspace Explorer, or the Geometric Construction Explorer.
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Click Continue to add a list of curves to the Geometric Construction Explorer.
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Select a surface geometric construction interface.
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Follow the system prompts and select curves to create a surface. Select the curves from the graphic view, the Workspace Explorer, or the Geometric Construction Explorer.
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Click Continue to add the surface to the Geometric Construction Explorer.
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Click Close.
The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System ribbon.
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Create boundaries for the plate system as required. Boundaries create connections between plates.
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Click Finish to create a plate system using the geometric construction surface.