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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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On the Buckling Plate tab, click BucklingPlate to display the Buckling Plate Ribbon.
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In a graphic view, select a built-up member flange or continuity plate incoming to the side or ring plate of a nodal connection. Flanges are used in the following example.
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Select the first side or ring plate.
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Select the second side or ring plate.
A preview of the geometric constructions used to create the plate displays.
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Optionally, click , and then select a second built-up member flange or continuity plate incoming to the side or ring plate.
The geometric constructions adjust to transition between the two flanges.
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Click Continue.
A preview of the buckling 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 buckling plate.