End Cap Options dialog box


Saved settings

Specifies the name for a new saved setting. Selecting the arrow lists the previously saved setting names.

Saved settings enable you to save option settings for the next session.

Save

Saves the information in the End Cap Options dialog box to the name displayed in the Saved settings box.

Delete

Deletes the saved setting information associated with the name currently displayed in the Saved settings box.

Material

Specifies the material for the end cap.

Thickness

Specifies the thickness for the end cap.

Create end caps based on frame cross section

When selected, creates the end cap based on the cross section of the frame.

When cleared, creates the end cap based on a bounding box surrounding the end of the frame.

Inward

Extends the end cap into the frame, keeping the overall length of the frame unchanged.

Outward

Extends the end cap out from the frame, increasing the overall length of the frame.

Inset

Specifies the distance that an internal end cap is inset. This option is only available when the Inward option is selected.

Offset

Specifies the distance between the end cap and the inner loop of the frame. Use the Offset option when creating weldments.

Reverse

Increases the value of the end cap dimension in the opposite direction, so that it is larger than the frame face profile.

Apply Corner Treatment

Applies a corner treatment to the end cap. These options are available for rectangular and square tubing.

Chamfer

Applies a chamfer to the corners of the end cap.

Fillet

Applies a fillet to the corners of the end cap.

Corner Treatment Distance

Specifies the distance for the chamfer or fillet.

Note:

The Apply Corner Treatment option is only available when the Create end caps based on frame cross section option is not selected.

Save As Default

Saves the current dialog box settings as the default settings for future sessions.