Overview of Functions
Define a plate line for creating 2D mesh of general member or steel design group information.
If you use a User Section that defines a Plate Line, you can create a 2D mesh.
Details of Functions
Create Tab
Draw
Construct the Plate Line.
Draw yourself using the Draw Tool.
Property Tab
Thickness
Enter the thickness of the section line directly.
Cardinal point
Sets the local position of the local axis (the position of the horizontal member centerline) in the thickness width.
Top : Specifies the origin of the local axis at the top of the thickness.
Center : Specifies the origin of the local axis as the center of the thickness.
Bottom : Specify the origin of the local axis as the bottom of the thickness.
Additional offset
Adjust the position of Cardinal point by inputting additional distance in Local z direction based on the position set in Cardinal point.