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From the View Manipulation Toolbar, select Precision Input .
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Verify that Intersection is selected.
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Select Structural Tab > Linear Member Command to display the Place Linear Member Controls.
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Define the Parent System for the braces.
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In the Type category box, select the Column type.
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In the Type box, select Column.
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Set the Cross Section, Material, Cardinal Point, and Angle options as required.
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Point to the grid intersection for the column's bottom elevation. Wait for the intersection glyph to display before you click.
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Point to the column's top elevation grid intersection. Wait for the intersection glyph to appear before you click.
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Select Close when you are finished placing members.