Wrong plate name for the splice connection.


 Product(s):ProStructures (ProSteel)
 Version(s):CONNECT Edition (10.XX.00.XX)
 Area:Steel Connections
 Subarea:Splice Connection
 Original Author:Vyanktesh Nama, Bentley Global Technical Support

Problem Description

Plate name is not showing as defined in the ProSteel Options > Plates > Plate Description > Name Description.

Reason

As Polyplate option is not enabled in the connection dialog. If this option is not enabled, then it will consider gusset plate as a flat shape and accordingly it will show the name defined in the ProSteel Option for shapes.

Steps to resolve

Please follow the steps below to resolve this issue.

1. Open Splice Connection dialog.

2. Turn on As Polyplate options under the Options tab.

3. Now, check the plate name, this time the plate name will appear exactly same as you defined in the ProSteel Options for plates.

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