OpenBridge Modeler

Weld Shape I Type dialog

Used to add custom I shapes welded from plates.

Opens when Create Low/Normal/High Resolution is selected from the right-click menu in the in the (User Shape Manager) dialog for a I -Type Welded Shape entry.

Here, you can specify the dimensions, item number and the material of the three plates. You cannot configure as you like but you don’t have to place the shapes in their position.

SettingDescription
Top Flange Plate Specifications for the top flange.
Down Flange Plate Specifications for the bottom flange
Web Plates Specifications for the web plate
Width Sets the width of the current plate.
Height Sets the thickness of the current plate.
Item No. The item number of the current plate is indicated.
Material Sets the material of the current plate.
Treat Parts as single parts When checked, the shape is treated like the contained individual parts at positioning, parts list and detailing. You have access to the subordinate properties of each single plate without having to drop status the shape.
Create Flange Segments If you dissolve such a shape and you have modified the web in a way that the flanges have to be bent, they normally are built like arc shapes. If this option is activated, straight flange segments will be created.
Check flats when explode When you dissolve the shape, it is verified whether flats can create the included sizes. Then, flats will be created instead of poly-plates.

Dialog Controls

SettingDescription
OK Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help Opens online help.