Metsec Non-Standard Side Rail (32) - Parameters tab

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Use the Parameters tab in the Metsec Non-Standard Side Rail Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.

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OptionDescriptionDefaultOther
Face Strut to the
(Left, Right)
This controls the direction of the strut created. If this is set to Left then looking from the first rail selected to the second, the rail support will be orientated so that the strut faces to the left. The Right option similarly causes the rail support to face to the right. The default is set to Left.
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Left
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Right
Inv Cleat on 1st Member
(No, Yes)
This controls the position of the cleat defined at the first member picked. If set to No the cleat will face in the same direction as the strut. The Yes option will invert the cleat so that it faces in the opposite direction.The default is set to No. 
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No
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Yes

 

Inv Cleat on 2nd Member
(No, Yes)
This controls the position of the cleat defined at the second member picked. If set to No the cleat will face in the same direction as the strut. The Yes option will invert the cleat so that it faces in the opposite direction.The default is set to No. 
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No
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Yes

 

Eaves Beam Stiffener
(No, Yes)
This specifies whether a stiffener cleat should be added to the eaves beam if one has been selected.The default is set to No. 
Top Cleat Bolt GradeThis sets the bolt standard for the strut connecting to the first rail. The default setting is 4.6XOX. 
Bottom Cleat Bolt GradeThis sets the bolt standard for the strut connecting to the second rail.The default setting is 4.6XOX. 
GroupThis sets the class that all parts will be included in.The default setting is 99. 

See also

Metsec cold rolled - Important information
Metsec Non-Standard Side Rail (32)
Metsec Non-Standard Side Rail (32) - Parts tab
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