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

Tekla Structures
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific

Use the Parts tab in the Metsec Non-Standard Side Rail Properties panel to control the member properties of the items created by the macro.

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OptionDescriptionDefaultOther
Side Rail Strut AssmThis specifies the assembly to be used for side rail struts created by this macro. To override use the Pos_No values featured below.  
Stiffener Cleat AssmThis specifies the assembly to be used for any eaves beam stiffener cleats created by this macro. To override use the Pos_No values featured below.  
Packing Plate AssmThis specifies the assembly to be used for any packing plates created by this macro. To override use the Pos_No values featured below.  
Options t,b,hThe thickness, width and height are not used.  
Pos_NoThe part position number consists of a prefix and a start number.
1. Prefix
2. Start number
Some connections have a second row for the part position number where you can enter the assembly position number.
The part position number defined in the connection dialog box overrides the settings defined in the components settings in File menu --> Settings --> Options. In addition to that it will use the values taken from the data files.
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MaterialThis is the material grade that will be used for all the parts added by this macro.The default value for this is taken from ‘Setup Preferences: Joint part material’ 
NameThe profile name cannot be amended.  

See also

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