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.
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Specifies the first member or profile system with which to establish the transition.
2
Specifies the second member or profile system with which to establish the transition.
Optionally, select a bounding plate system. Typically, you select a plate system or a flange when creating a transition plate web.
Optionally, select a second bounding plate system. Typically, you select a plate system or a flange when creating a transition plate web.
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.
Category
Specifies a category for the macro. This option is not currently used.
Location
Specifies the location of the continuity plate with respect to the selected members. Select one of the following options:
1 - Top 2 - Bottom 3 - Left 4 - Right 5 - Centered-horizontal 6 - Centered-vertical |
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Top - Transitions between the top flanges of profile systems or members, or between the bottom walls of box members.
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Bottom - Transitions between the bottom flanges of profile systems or members, or between the bottom walls of box members.
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Left - Transitions between the left side walls of box members.
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Right - Transitions between the right side walls of box members.
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Centered-horiz - Transitions between interior horizontal stiffeners of profile systems or members.
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Centered-vert - Transitions between the webs of profile systems or members, or between the interior horizontal stiffeners of box members.