Used to set the dimensions of the space between the two
selected shapes. Shapes are lengthen or shortened to meet these values.
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If the selected shapes are
I-shapes, three plates are created as the
transition between the shapes. Two flange plates and one web plate.
If the selected shapes are boxed, four plates are created
in a boxed formation.
| Setting |
Description |
| Dimensions
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Shorten
Upper ? Sets the distance the upper shape is shortened to allow for
the transition geometry. A positive or a negative value determines the
distance. A value of 0 sets no allowance. The default is 0.
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Join
Gap ? Sets the dimension of the distance between the two selected
shapes to allow for the transition geometry. A positive value determines the
distance. A value of 0 sets no gap. The default is 100 or 4 depending of the
units setting.
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Cut
Radius ? Sets the dimension of the radius in the splice geometry as
clearance for welds. A positive value determines the radius. A value of 0 sets
no cut radius. The default is 30 or 1.25 depending of the units setting.
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Gap Above
/ Gap Below ? Sets the gap above / below the splice.
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| Options
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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.
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With
Bolts ? Enabled for
Group. When checked, the bolts are added to
that group.
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| Bolts
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Create
Bolts ? When checked, bolts are created through the holes in the
connecting and flange plates. When unchecked, only holes are created.
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Bolt
Style ? Sets the bolt style from the installed bolt database's.
Select the required bolt type from the list. The default is the first type in
the list.
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