OpenBridge Modeler

General Baseplate - Dimensions tab

Used to set plate and washer dimensions and positioning of the plate.
SettingDescription
Dimensions
  • Length – Sets the base plate dimension in a direction parallel to the cross-sectional X axis of the shape selected. A positive value determines the length. A negative value or value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 400 or 16 depending on the units setting.
  • Width – Sets the base plate dimension in a direction parallel to the cross-sectional Y axis of the shape selected. A positive value determines the width. A negative value or value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 400 or 16 depending on the units setting.
  • Thickness – Sets the base plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value of value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 15 or 0.625 depending on the units setting.
  • Grout Thickness – Sets the grout allowance for the base plate. A positive or negative value determines the additional space between the plate and the point of reference of the shape selected. A value of 0 indicates no grout allowance. The default is 0.
  • X / Y Offset – Sets the base plate offset from the midline of the shape selected, in the X and Y directions, respectively. A positive or negative value determines the offset. A value of 0 indicates no offset. The default is 0.
Washer Dimensions Defines the size and orientation of the holes washers (spacers) above the holes in the base plate.
  • Washers – When checked, creates hole washers for each hole in the base plate.
  • Aligned – When checked, aligns washers to the X/Y axis of the base plate. When unchecked, aligns washer radially to the reference point.
  • Length – Sets the of the spacer. A positive value determines the length. A negative value or value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 30 or 1.25 depending on the units setting.
  • Width – Sets the width of the spacer. A positive value determines the width. A negative value or value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 30 or 1.25 depending on the units setting.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness of the spacer. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value of value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 6 or 0.25 depending on the units setting.
  • Hole Diameter – Sets the diameter of the spacer. A positive value determines the diameter. A negative value or value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 18 or 0.75 depending on the units setting.
Options
  • Align to Shape Normal – When checked, positions the base plate so that the base plate normal is parallel to the direction of the selected shape. When unchecked, the base plate normal is parallel to the Z axis of the WCS.
  • Align Plate – When checked, positions the base plate so that the base plates length direction is parallel with the cross-sectional X axis of the shape selected. Otherwise the base plate is aligned to the X/Y axis of the WCS.
  • Group – When checked, the selected shape, plate and other created objects are arranged to form a group. If the selected shape is already part of an existing group then the created objects are added to that group.
  • Shorten Column – When checked, shortens the selected shape by the base plate thickness and the grout thickness value. When unchecked, positions the base plate based on the existing shape length.