Select
(Endplates).
The command first prompts for the
shape to be connected, which you have
to
click at the end to be connected.
Then you have to click the supporting shape (the shape to which
you want to connect) or you have to ignore it by pressing <Enter>.
No supporting shape is considered when
pressing <Enter> or the right-click mouse button and you can create a
simple end plate at the shape to be connected.
No further action is required as the program does the rest . The
shape to be connected is cut to the proper length and is fitted with the
connection plate. The plate and supporting shape are drilled and bolted
together and depending on your selection, the additional components for the
stiffeners are attached.
Then you will see a plate connection with the default
values of the last connection created with this function followed by the
display of the dialog for the parameter settings.
If you want to create e.g., a plate resistant to deflection
instead, just switch to the dialog tab for plates resistant to deflection and
select the desired plate. On screen, the connection changes immediately to
display the current settings.
Switch back to the layout tab to see the current
dimensions, which can be dynamically adjusted.
(Endplates).
The command first prompts for the
shape to be connected, which you have
to
click at the end to be connected.