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Purlin - Connections tab

Note: If you have selected alternative insertion on the base of two main girders, the Connections tab will be displayed in addition.
SettingDescription
Which page Sets which side the settings have to be valid. You can define both sides simultaneously or each single side individually.
No connection When checked, parts are only inserted; no connection is created at selected end.
Cope When checked, the girders are coped. The cope dimensions and template selection is enabled. You either select a previously defined template or the simplified specifications are valid.
  • Width – Sets the width for the cope by dimension.
  • Height – Sets the height for the cope by dimension.
  • Web Distance – Sets the offset at the web for cope by dimension.
  • Template – Applies selected cope template when cope values are zero.
Web angles If you want one of the following connections, select the previously defined template. Adds web angle connection by template by selected end.
Shear plates Adds shear plate connection by template by selected end.
End plates Adds endplate connection by template by selected end.