This workflow creates a bracket oriented by its supports. One or more of the supports may be profile systems.
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Click Bracket Plate System Command on the vertical toolbar.
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On the Bracket Plate System Ribbon, click Plane by Selected Supports as the plane option.
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Select the first plate or profile system support.
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Select the second plate or profile system support.
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Click Accept .
A rule-based value for Bracket appears in the ribbon and a preview of the bracket appears in the graphic view.
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If needed, select a new orientation value for Constraint.
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If needed, select a different rule-based value for Bracket.
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If you want to override the rules and manually select a bracket, see Manually select a bracket symbol.
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In the Parent System box, select a parent system for the bracket.
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If needed, click Properties to further refine attributes, defaults, selection results, or parameters for the bracket.
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To add a buckling stiffener, edge reinforcement, or flange to the bracket, see Add reinforcement to a bracket.
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Click Finish.
For three-support brackets, select Auto Finish Mode to place brackets without clicking Finish and to retain the first and third supports when placing consecutive brackets.