Splice Connection - Top/Bottom tab

Used to enter the settings for the upper and lower splice.

Setting	Description
Longitudinal Spacing - Top / Bottom	Number of Shape Direction ? Sets the number of bolts in shape direction. Edge Distance Outside ? Sets the projection of the splices beyond the last bolt. Edge Distance Inside ? Sets the distance from the starting point of the shape to the first bolt. Distance Between ? Sets the inner distance from one bolt to the other.
Transversal Spacing - Top / Bottom	Number Transversal ? Sets the number of bolts transversal to the shape direction. Edge Distance Outside ? Sets the distance of the plate beyond the outmost bolts. Inner Distance ? Sets the distance from one bolt to the other. Distance Between ? For more than 2 bolts in transversal direction, this value sets the distance from one outer bolt to the other.
Thickness - Top / Bottom	Thickness ? Sets the splice plate thickness from the drop-down list. If you have activated the free selection option, you can enter this value directly. The thickness is effective for Flange plates only. Vertical Offset ? Sets offset of the plate to the shape center. The offset moves the splices in transversal direction to the shape.
Welding	Welding ? When checked, no bolts and drill holes will be inserted, but the parts will be welded with each other. Length settings are still valid. (Edit Style) ? Opens the Weld Styles dialog, where welding styles are manipulated. Length ? Sets the length of the splice to be welded. As ? Sets the desired value for the weld thickness, overriding the default weld style thickness. Weld Style ? Displays the weld style to be used, one selected from the drop-down list.