How to Create Conical Funnel in ProSteel [TN]


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Prosteel
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Elias Morkos, Bentley Technical Support Group

Overview

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

Solution

Create a 180º Arc with the AutoCAD Arc Commad then mirror it to form a complete circle.
Then select the ProSteel Create Plates Button or type on the command line PS_PLATE.
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 Isert a Polyplate by selected Arc.
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.
Repeat the procedure for the second Arc.

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