Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Dimensions tab

Used to set the joint plate dimensions and the grouping options.

Setting	Description
Dimensions	Length ? Sets the length of the joint plate. The length will automatically match to the support shape and holes pattern if two connecting shapes are selected. A positive value determines the length . A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 100 or 4 depending on the units setting. Thickness ? Sets the thickness of the joint plate. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting. Gap ? Sets the distance between connect shape and the support shape. A positive value determines the gap. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 0. Clearance ? Sets the clearance between the plate and the slot cut on the support shape. A positive value determines the clearance . A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 5 or 0.2 depending on the units setting. Vertical Offse ? Sets the vertical offset of the plate.
Options	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. With Bolts ? Enabled for Group. When checked, the bolts are added to that group. Plate Position ? When checked, flips the plate between left and right side of the web of the connect shape.