-
Click Bracket Plate System Command on the vertical toolbar.
-
On the Bracket Plate System Ribbon, click and select one of the following options to define the plane for the bracket using one of the following methods:
Coincident Plane - Define a coincident plane
Offset from a Plane - Define an offset plane
Plane by Point and Vector - Define a plane using a point and a normal vector
Plane by Three Points - Define a plane using three pointsThe plane must intersect the bracket supports.
-
Click Select Bracket Supports .
The ribbon advances to Support 1 .
-
In a graphic view or the Workspace Explorer, select the first plate, profile, or member system support.
-
Click Support 2 and select the second plate, profile, or member system support.
-
Click Accept .
A rule-based value for Bracket appears in the ribbon and a preview of the bracket appears in the graphic view.
-
If needed, click Toggle Dir to change the location of the bracket.
-
If needed, select a different rule-based value for Bracket.
-
If you want to override the rules and manually select a bracket, see Manually select a bracket symbol.
-
In the Parent System box, select a parent system for the bracket.
-
If needed, click Properties to further refine attributes, defaults, selection results, or parameters for the bracket.
-
To add a buckling stiffener, edge reinforcement, or flange to the bracket, see Add reinforcement to a bracket.
-
Click Finish.