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.
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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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Create the gap transition plate between the profile flanges.
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On the Transition Plates tab, click TransitionPlateGap to display the Gap Transition Plate Ribbon.
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In a graphic view, select the first profile system.
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Select the second profile system.
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Click .
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Select the parent plate system to bound the transition plate.
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Click .
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Select the flange transition plate to bound the opposite side of the transition plate.
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Select Centered-vert on the Location list.
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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.
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If the plate preview does not display in the correct location, then:
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Click Select Supports .
The ribbon display returns to the Gap Transition Plate Ribbon.
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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.
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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 gap transition plate between the profile webs.