Parameters tab

On this tab of the properties dialog box, you can set the clearances between the beams.



1. Distance web

Defines the distance between the webs of the two beams.

2. Distance flange, inner

Defines the cope distance to the inner side of the floor beam flange.

3. Distance flange, side

Defines the distance between the outer side of the floor beam flange and the processed beam.

4. Radius

Defines the radius at the cope corner.

Cut parallel

If selected, the secondary beam is cut perpendicularly; otherwise, it creates a cut parallel to the main beam.

Alignment

Select the cope alignment.

Align

The secondary beam is cut parallel to the main beam.

Perpendicular

The secondary beam is cut perpendicular.

Orientation

Select the cope orientation.

Horizontal

The cope is aligned horizontally.

Sloped

The cope is aligned according to the secondary beam slope.

Corner finish

Different corner finishes are available: convex, concave, and straight. Then the corner size is set. Select none for a rectangular stiffener plate.

Corner position

Select where to create the corner finish: Top and bottom - corner finishes are created at the top and bottom side of the secondary beam.

Top - a corner finish is created at the top side of the secondary beam.

Bottom - a corner finish is created at the top side of the secondary beam.

5. Corner size

Defines the corner size.