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13.1
  1. ClickAdvanced Plate System Command advanced_plate_systems_i on the vertical toolbar.

  2. Select APS Icon Browser from the Macro Definition list to display the Advanced Plate Palette Dialog.

  3. On the Buckling Plate tab, click BucklingPlatePartial to display the Partial Buckling Plate Ribbon.

  4. In a graphic view, select a member.

    The intersection plane geometric construction, normal to the member axis and offset from the member start point, displays.

  5. Type the required distance value for Offset, and press TAB.

    The intersection plane moves to the new offset location.

    SHARED Tip To better see the point at which the plane intersects the member, change the orientation of the graphic view.

  6. Type the required values for Height 1, Height 2, Weld Toe 1, Weld Toe 2, and Radius.

    1 - Member

    2 - Weld Toe 1

    3 - Weld Toe 2

    4 - Height 1

    5 - Height 2

    6 - Radius

    7 - Top/Bottom

    8 - Near/Far

  7. Select the required flange in the Top/Bottom box.

  8. Select the required web side in the Near/Far box.

  9. Click Continue.

    A preview of the buckling plate displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  10. If the plate preview does not display in the required location, then:

    1. Click Select Supports .

      The ribbon display returns to the Partial Buckling Plate Ribbon.

    2. Select new values for Near/Far and Top/Bottom, click Accept , and then click Continue.

      A preview of the plate, now in the new web side and flange side, displays in the graphic view. The ribbon display returns to the Advanced Plate System Ribbon.

  11. If needed, click Define Boundaries , and define boundaries for the plate.

  12. Click Finish.

    The software creates the buckling plate.