Plane plates

A plate consists out of one or several areas. Every area is defined by the plate thickness [m] and the material. By means of the dialog window 'Sections definition' any area can be defined. This dialogue window appears immediately after starting up a new project or it is called by 'Create region' Create region in Structure view.

Sections definition

 

Add properties

Add properties: Assign new properties to a defined area with auto select

Delete sections

Delete sections: Delete a defined area with auto select

Thickness

Thickness of the area [m]

Hole

When marked it is possible to define/draw a hole. For drawing/defining a hole, mark the option 'Hole' in the definition window (material and thickness parameters are not available now). When pressing on the button 'Create region' Create region, a hole can be drawn in the defined area. A hole can be deleted using 'Delete sections' button Delete sections or in the dialog window 'Object properties'.

Material

Selection of (default) material library. There is a list of all standard materials in the list of materials. The list is managed by the supplied program MatrixFrame® Product Table. For adding and deleting materials consult the manual of Product library.