OpenBridge Modeler

Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Connect tab

Use to set the joint plate dimensions and the grouping options.
SettingDescription
Holes Defines the number and distance of the holes on the plate and the web of the connecting shape.
  • Diameter – Sets the dimension of the holes. A positive value determines the diameter. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 16 or 0.6 depending on the units setting.
  • Workloose – Sets the workloose of the holes. A positive value determines the workloose . A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 1 or 0.04 depending on the units setting.
  • Number Horz / Vert
    • Sets the number of the holes in the direction of connecting shape. Default is 1
    • Sets the number of the holes in the direction of Y-Axis of the connecting shape. Default is 2.
  • Horiz Distance – Sets the distance between two adjacent holes along the direction of connecting shape. Default is 40 or 1.6 depending of the units setting.
  • Vert Distance – Sets the distance between two adjacent bolts along the direction of Y-Axis of connecting shape. Default is 40 or 1.6 depending of the units setting.
  • Edge Offset – Sets the offset of the center of the hole to the edge of the plate along the direction of the connecting shape. Default is 20 or 0.8 depending of the units setting.
  • End Offset – Sets the offset of the center of the hole to the end of the connecting shape along the direction of the connecting shape (refer to the picture below). Default is 20 or 0.8 depending of the units setting.
Bolts
  • Create Bolts – When checked, creates the bolts.
  • Flip Bolts – When checked, flips the created bolts in the reverse direction.
  • Bolt Type – Sets the type of the bolt being created. The default is DIN 7990.
Measurement
  • From Edge – When checked, the measurement can be set from upper edge. Enables theUpper Edge and From First Bolt settings
  • Upper Edge – When checked, sets the measurement from the upper edge of connecting shape.
  • From First Bolt – When checked, sets the measurement from the first bolt.