Coping Plates and Shapes

	The `Coping` command lets you trim plates and shapes with other objects.
	The following `Strategy` options are offered: `Short point` `Long point` `Remove` `Weld` `cut` NOTE: Long point coping can only be done where plates intersect. This type of coping cannot be done if the plate has to be extended to the long point.
	This task shows you how to trim plates and shapes with other objects.
	1.	Click the `Coping` button . The `Coping` dialog box displays.
	2.	Select the `Strategy` from the drop-down list.
	3.	Select the `Operated` `element`. The operated element is the plate or shape to be trimmed.
	4.	Select `Limiting` `elements`. Limiting elements can be surfaces, plates or shapes. Multi-selection capabilities are available.
	5.	Click `OK` when done.
		The following is an example of a shape that clashes with the plate because the shape is limited with the plate without any coping. Using the `Coping` command and a short point `Strategy`, the shape is limited with the plate.
		The specifications tree shows the coping feature created under the operated element.