Modify a Stiffener Box Material or Size
- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
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The Modify Stiffener Box icon
allows you to modify a stiffener box material/size that is part of the current special
support.
To modify a stiffener box:
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Click on the icon.
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Select a stiffener box member.
A list of all stiffeners is displayed.
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Select each existing stiffener in turn in the Stiffeners list.

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Modify the Xlen, Ylen, and Zlen dimension attributes.
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Select all the stiffener elements using the Select All Stiffeners check box or individually select them from the Materials list.
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Select a material from which the stiffener is to be made.
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Click on the appropriate entry in the Properties Database.
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If necessary, use the standard positioning menu to position the stiffener boxes to complete the design of the special support.