Gusset Plate tool is used to create a gusset plate which combines several shapes with each other. The form is optimally defined on the base of the shapes to be connected and further limiting edges. The shapes and the gusset plate are automatically drilled and combined with each other by bolts.

To create a gusset plate, you first have to select the shapes to be connected and then you can select even further shapes serving as additional limiting edges. These limiting edges influence the form of the gusset plate. For example you can connect three shapes with a support using a gusset plate and it is guaranteed that the gusset plate is fit tightly to the web of the support.

The program will prompt you to enter the boundary line for the gusset plate. You can control the shape by selecting these lines - some variants are shown on the left side depending on selection.

You may need construction lines which have either been created beforehand or which can be ‘shown’ using two points. You can confirm by pressing the <ENTER> key or by clicking the right mouse button. The next gusset plate can be created afterwards.

The first bracing rod is complete. The second rod is created in the same manner with the exception that you select the rod position ‘Rear’ (to avoid intersecting rods).

If you want to create a bracing with a gusset plate in the point of intersection, do not stagger the rods. Open, shorten, and drill the rods manually at the point of intersection. Create a single gusset plate with the function for the bracing (button PLATE AUTO or PICK PLATE).