Converting a Stiffener

Convert Stiffener lets you convert the web and the flange of a stiffener into two panels, or a panel and a flat bar, or only the web to a panel.

Before you begin:
  • The selected stiffener must be created with the Along plane option.
  • The Web_Thickness, Web_Height, Web_Material, Flange_Thickness, Flange_Height and Flange_Material parameters must be defined for the section of the selected stiffener when you have to convert stiffener into panels.
  • The Flange_FlatBar_Section, Flange_Anchor_Point, Flange_Anchor_Point_Offset, and Flange_Web_Angle parameters should be defined for the section of the selected stiffener when you have to convert stiffener into panel and flat bar.
  1. In the Stiffener box, select a stiffener or a stiffener on free edge.
  2. In the Mode box, select one of the following modes:
    • Plate / Plate: converts the web and flange of a stiffener into two panels.
    • Plate / FlatBar: converts the web of a stiffener into a panel and the flange into a flat bar (stiffener on free edge).

    Note: For stiffener on free edge, only the Plate / Plate mode is available.

  3. In the Category list, select the required category.

    Important: If the rules catalog that contains action rule to convert stiffener is set in structure resources, the category boxes become unavailable for any selection. These boxes display categories as Managed By Action Rule.

  4. Specify the material grade, thickness, and height for the web and the flange
    If you have selected the Plate / FlatBar mode, select the section for the flat bar.
  5. Optional: Select the Remove Stiffener after Conversion check box to delete the stiffener object after the conversion.
  6. Optional: Click the Impacted Objects tab to display the list of objects impacted by the respective stiffeners and their status after conversion.

 

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