Cross (4)
Cross (4) connects two beams that cross each other by using a profile welded to one of the beams. The beams should not collide with each other. Both horizontal and vertical angles between the profiles can vary.
Objects created
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Profile
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Welds
Use for
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Two beams connected with a welded profile. |
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Two beams connected with a stub column. Parts can be square, sloped, or skewed. |
Selection order
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Select the main part (beam).
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Select the secondary part (beam).
The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.
Part identification key

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Profile |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.
Secondary part cut
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Define the secondary beam close end cut from the main beam center line. By default, the secondary beam is not cut. |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.
Parts
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Profile |
Select the profile from the profile catalog. |
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Default |
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Pos_No |
Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number. |
The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in . |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to define the welding location and profile rotation.
Profile welded to
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Default Welded to the main part AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Welded to the main part |
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Welded to the secondary part |
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Not welded |
Profile rotation
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Default Front AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Front |
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Top |
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Back |
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Below |
General tab
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Design tab
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