Split profile end cuts are created automatically in the Structural Detailing task. The assembly connection rules choose a different selector for split profiles.
Assembly Connection Rules
The EndToEndWebCutSel is part of the EndCutRules, but it has additional questions that are passed down from the assembly connection rules.
Split at Angle Cases
NoAngle - This is the default case. It places a regular welded end cut on both profiles.
AngleWebSquareFlange
This case is seen in Common.cls as Case 2.
AngleWebBevelFlange
This case places Case2 with only a web cut. It does not place a flange cut.
AngleWebAngleFlange
This case is defined in Common.cls as Case 3.
DistanceWebDistanceFlange
This case is defined in EndCutsServices.cs as Case 4.
OffsetWebOffsetFlange
This case is defined in Common.cls as Case 5.
If the flange should be snipped, the web cut needs to avoid cutting the flange in this case.
SplitEndCutTypes Codelist
The codelist is defined in the FT_AllShipCodeListsStructDetails.xls file found in the [Product Folder] \ShipCatalogData\BulkLoad\DataFiles\StructDetail folder.
Split End Cut Symbols
If an offset is defined then profile 1 should be cut back and profile 2 should have material added. Two different end cuts are required.
A - Web Cut 2, adds material.
B - Web Cut 1, cuts away material.
C - Offset
Split end cut symbols are defined like other end cuts with additional offset and angle parameters.
A - Web Cut 2, adds material.
B - Web Cut 1, cuts away material.
Root Selector
The rules follow the same process as other end cuts, but they enter through a different selector. The questions include the split case type and a toggle to flip the split angle. Both questions are answered at the assembly connection level and passed down.
Based on the case, EndToEndWebCutSel calls sub- selectors in EndCutsServices.cs.
Definition File
The PhysicalConnectionEndToEndWebCutDefinition.cs file creates the end cuts and required physical connections. PhysicalConnectionEndToEndWebCutDefinition is used for cases with no physical connections.
Parameter Rules
Each case has a different parameter rule.
Each parameter rule has different outputs.
Bulkloading
The split end cut reference data is delivered by default to the FT_SRDConstDetailsEndCuts.xls workbook in the [Product Folder]\ShipCatalogData\BulkLoad\DataFiles\StructDetail folder. Each worksheet in this file creates a Smart Class. Each row creates a Smart Item.
A - Selector Rule
B - Symbols