Properties
Opens the Advanced Plate System Properties Dialog to view and modify the properties of the advanced plate system. The software defines the default properties from the selected structural specification and the advanced plate system rules.
Macro Definition
Specifies the advanced plate system macro to use. The macro that you select determines the inputs that the software requires. Select one of the following:
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Advanced plate system macros on the selected tab of the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog. The current macro is the default value.
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Recently selected macros.
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Construction - Creates a custom advanced plate system by using a basic Geometric Constructions macro.
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APS Icon Browser - Displays the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.
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More - Displays a list of all available advanced plate system macros. See Select Macro Dialog for more information.
1
Specifies the members that support the ring plate. These members can be rolled or built-up members. Their physical axes must be coplanar and connected at the end points. Select the first two members in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The first member that you select defines the X-axis for the ring plate. If you select a second member, that member defines the Y-axis for the ring plate. If there is only a single incoming member, then the macro computes the Y-axis based on the supporting member and the perpendicular member.
2
Specifies the tubular member that penetrates the ring plate. This member can be a rolled or built-up member. It must be orthogonal to the plane described by the members selected in step 1, and it must pass through the node.
(Optional) Specifies secondary members that are attached to the face of the side plate.
Reject
Clears the selection for the current step.
Accept
Accepts the selection for the current step.
Continue
Completes the advanced plate system definition, shows a preview of the system, and returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
To change the advanced plate system definition, click Select Supports on the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.
1 - Weld toe 2 - Fillet 3 - Cutback 4 - Offset |
Weld Toe
Specifies the offset distance between the edges of the members and the ring plate free edges.
Offset
Specifies the offset between the extracted cylinder and the outer circle of the ring plate free edges.
Fillet
Specifies the radius of the fillet between the offset radius and the cutback length of the ring plate free edge.
Cutback
Specifies the distance to cut back the incoming members from the fillet.
Extension
Specifies the distance to extend the trimming planes. If the macro does not properly extend the trimming planes through all of the member cross-section, you can increase this value.
Support
Specifies the location of the ring plate. Select Front or Back.
Is Cut By Tube
Specifies whether a connection is created between the tubular member or the ring plate. Select True for a connection. Select False for no connection.