Overview 

This is a solution to create Conical Funnels in ProSteel/ProStructures using Bent Plates.

Solution

1. Create a 180º Arc with the AutoCAD Arc Command then mirror it to form a complete circle.
2. Then select the ProSteel Create Plates Button or type on the command line PS_PLATE.
3. From the ProSteel Plates/Polyplates dialog box > go to the Arc Plates tab > set the with to the thickness you desire the funnel to be > set the width to the length you need > select the option to Insert a Polyplate by selected Arc.
4. Once the Arc is selected you will see the plate inserted > enter the in the Rotation rectangle the angle you need the funnel sides to have then click -Phi. > the plate will take the angle.
5. Repeat the procedure for the second Arc.  

See Also

• How to create a Conical Funnel in ProSteel by using Arc plates

  Product(s): ProSteel CONNECT for AutoCAD Version(s): CONNECT Edition Environment: N/A Area: Steel Placements Subarea: N/A Original Author: …

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