Specifies the cross section settings for the edge reinforcement profile.
Section Type
Specifies the profile cross-section type. Depending on the selected Section Standard, different section types (W, MT, L, and so forth) are available.
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Profile cross-sections applicable to the values selected for Material and Grade display at the top of the list. Profile cross-sections not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
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If you select a profile cross-section displaying in parentheses, then the values of Material and Grade update to values valid for the selected cross-section.
Section Size
Specifies the profile section size.
Material
Specifies the object material type, such as Steel - Carbon or Steel - High Strength.
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Material types applicable to the profile cross-section selected for Section Type display at the top of the list. Material types not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
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If you select a material type displaying in parentheses, then the value of Section Type updates to a profile cross-section that is valid for the selected material type.
Grade
Specifies the object material grade, such as A36 or A529.
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The software only displays material grades that are applicable to the selected material.
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Grades applicable to the profile cross-section selected for Section Type display at the top of the list. Grades not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
If you select a grade displaying in parentheses, then the value of Section Type updates to a profile cross-section that is valid for the selected grade.
The tab also displays the graphic and parameters of the cross section symbol that you have selected to use for the edge reinforcement profile.
Identifying Parent Values for Leaf Properties
For a property on a leaf system, the value assigned to the root system contains an asterisk (*), such as:
This makes it easy to see whether the currently assigned value for a leaf property is different from the parent property. You can also change a modifiable leaf property back to the root value without first checking the root value in the root system Properties dialog box.
The asterisk (*) only displays in the Properties dialog box for a leaf system.