The meaning of the distances is displayed in the figure below:

• Length - Sets the length of plate in shape direction of the purlin course.
• Height - Sets the height of plate in vertical shape direction.
• Thickness - thickness of the connecting plate.
• Number - Sets the number of bolts in beam direction.
• W3 - Sets the spacing of bolts in beam direction.
• W1 - Sets the distance between the 1st bolt from the bottom.
• W2 - Sets the spacing between the bolts.

• Bolt Style – Sets the bolt type (e.g. DIN 7990) for the connection, selected from the drop-down list.
• Dia – Sets the bolt diameter for the connection between roof girder and shape.
• Dia Side – Sets the bolt diameter for the connection between shape and purlin course.
• Workloose – Sets the clearance for the connection.
• Create cleat plate – When checked, creates an additional supporting plate perpendicular to the plate which can be determined separately.
• – Opens Cleat Plate dialog for settings the dimensions of the supporting plate.

• Group – When checked, the purlin socket and the roof girder are assigned to a construction group. If the roof girder is already belonging to another construction group, the purlin socket will be assigned to this other group.
• With Bolts – When checked, the bolts are assigned to the roof girder belonging to the construction group as well.
• Other Side – When checked, the purlin socket is attached at the opposite side of the purlin course.
• Weld – When checked, the plate is welded to the roof girder.
  • Weld Style – Indicates the type of the weld seam being selected for weld.
  • Af – Sets the thickness of the weld seam.
• Offset – Sets the offset value for the bolted connection in longitudinal direction. This is the offset of the holes to the center of the purlin in the direction of purlin. Positive values, moves the drill holes in shape direction of the purlin course; and negative values moves in opposite direction.

Displays the list of available database entries for the current connection.

Select the desired connection by clicking an entry. In the different list fields, the data on which the connection is based are displayed.