The Horizontal Brace Edit window ( Modeling )

• Horizontal braces are system members .
• See Add Horizontal Brace for how to add a horizontal brace.
• Multi-member edit: mixed entries are gray.
• Connection design locks .
• To open this window .

The navigation tree is found in the left pane of the Horizontal Brace Edit window. It makes navigating the window easier. Right-click opens a menu with options to " Expand all " and " Collapse all ." A " Delete " option is shown on the menu if you right-click a custom component . Selecting a section name opens that section on the Horizontal Brace Edit window. In the example at left, " Connection specifications " is selected and, as a result, the " Connection specifications " leaf is expanded (as opposed to collapsed) ( VIDEO1 ). Sections are scrolled to when opened or, if they are already opened, when double-clicked ( VIDEO2 ). To resize the pane containing the navigation tree, drag its right edge. " Show images " (when checked) displays drawings that depict dimensions that are controlled by connection design locks . ( VIDEO3 ) " Overlay " (when checked) (when checked) displays one section at a time, just like selecting a tab on a window with tabs displays only the section for that one tab.

General settings   Left end settings   Right end settings

"Copy" "Paste" "Save" "Load" buttons   General settings -------------------------------------------------   Section size   Long leg   Main material   Piecemark   Double material   Marked for process ( )   Piecemark group   One gage line   Marked for detailing   Steel grade   Stagger bolts   Node-match job   Surface Finish   Side of gusset   Model complete   Sequence   Long side   Complete date   Swap member ends   Allow workline offset     Break apart   Min gusset thickness   WP to WP length: plan     Locate on neutral axis   WP to WP length: actual   Stitch plate gap Detailing Buttons   Stitch pl spacing   Number of plates ABM options apply to a horizontal brace's " Section size " -- the brace's main material.

Left end settings Right end settings

the " Save As User Defined Connection " button

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information

Connection Changed Message Connection Failure Message   Connection :   Connection :   context-sensitive help

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member

Member  ------------------------------------------------------------ --   End elevation   Standard detail

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type

Connection type  ----------------------------------------------- --   Input connection type   NM bolt diameter   User defined connection   Use miscellaneous plates list   System designed connection   Minimum setup connection   NM bolt type   Disable framing situation checks

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specification

Connection specifications --------------------------------- --   Gusset plate grade   Gusset to clip connection   Gusset cut   Gusset clips on   Use OS gusset holes   Clip angle size   Pipe/tube end fitting   Attach long leg to   Notch length clearance   Hole type supported   Erection bolts   Hole type supporting   Angle end fitting   Bolt type   Include end welds   Bolt diameter   Balanced welds   Stagger bolts   Clip end operation ( )   Supporting web stress   Gusset to beam connection

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks

Setbacks   ---------------------------------------------------------- --   Field clearance   Automatic minus dimension   Input minus dimension

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads

Loads --------------------------------------------------------- --   Tension load   Compression load

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations

End preparations ---------------------------------------------- --   End-cut type  Moment connection web setback   Web cut angle   Top flange operation   Flange cut angle   Bottom flange operation

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks         ( brace to top flange ) Tip: Connection design locks may also be found on an edit window for a connection component .

Horizontal Brace to a Beam's Top Flange     Gusset One Member Square ( angle )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle )     HB Conn2 ( angle, gusset welded to beam's web )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )     Gusset One Member ( HSS, pipe, tube )     HB Conn2 ( HSS, pipe, tube )     Gusset One Member Square ( W, WT, 2L )     Gusset One Member ( L, W, WT, 2L )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( W, WT, 2L )     HB Conn2 ( W, WT, 2L )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks         ( brace to beam web )

Horizontal Brace to a Beam's Web     Gusset One Member Square ( angle )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle )     HB Conn 2 ( angle, gusset weld to beam web )     NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clip angle(s) bolted or welded to beam web )     Gusset One Member ( HSS, pipe, tube )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )     HB Conn2 ( HSS, pipe, tube, gusset welded to beam's web )     Gusset One Member Square ( W or WT or 2L to beam web )     Gusset One Member ( L, W, WT, 2L )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( W or WT or 2L to beam web )     HB Conn2 ( W or WT or 2L, gusset weld to beam web )     Bottom Gusset One Member ( wflg brace to bottom flange )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks      ( brace perp to beam )

Horizontal Brace Perpendicular to a Beam     Gusset One Member Perp ( angle, to beam flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, to beam flange )     HB Conn2 ( angle, gusset weld to beam flange )     Gusset One Member Perp ( HSS, pipe or tube, to beam web or flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe or tube, to web or flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe or tube )     HB Conn2 ( HSS, pipe or tube, gusset weld to beam web or flange )     NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clip angle(s) bolted or welded to beam web )     Gusset One Member Perp ( W or WT brace, perpendicular, to web or flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( W or WT brace, perpendicular, to web or flange )     HB Conn2 ( W or WT, gusset weld to web or flange )     Bottom Gusset One Member Perp ( W or WT brace, perp, to bottom flange )     Gusset One Member Perp ( angle, to beam web )     HB Connection To Gusset ( angle, to beam web )     HB Conn2 ( angle, gusset weld to beam web )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks      ( 2 point bracing ) Note: 2-point bracing is shown, but the pages these links go to also apply to 3-point bracing.

Horizontal Brace 2- or 3-point bracing     Gusset 2 Point Square ( angle braces, to top flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle braces, to top flange )     HB Conn2 ( angle braces, gusset weld to top flange )     Gusset 2 Point ( HSS, pipe or tube braces, to top flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe or tube, web or flange )     Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe or tube )     HB Conn2 ( HSS, pipe or tube braces, gusset weld to top flange )     Gusset 2 Point Square ( W, 2L or WT braces, shared gusset, to top flange )     Gusset 2 Point ( L, W, 2L or WT braces, shared gusset, to flange or web )     Brace Connection To Member ( W, 2L or WT braces, to top flange )     HB Conn2 ( W, 2L or WT braces, gusset weld to top flange )     Gusset 2 Point ( angle braces, to beam web )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle braces, to beam web )     HB Conn2 ( angle braces, gusset weld to beam web )     NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( clip angle(s) bolted or welded to beam web )     Gusset 2 Point ( HSS, pipe or tube braces, to beam web )     HB Conn2 ( HSS, pipe or tube braces, gusset weld to beam web )     Gusset 2 Point ( W, 2L or WT braces, to beam web )     Brace Connection To Gusset ( W, 2L or WT braces, to beam web )     Bottom Gusset 2 Point ( W braces, to beam bottom flange )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks         ( brace to top flange )

Horizontal Brace Intersection (X bracing)   Gusset Intersection ( angle braces )   Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle braces )   Gusset Intersection ( WT braces )   Brace Connection To Gusset ( WT braces )   Gusset Intersection ( HSS, pipe or tube braces )   Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe or tube )   Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe or tube )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks         ( beam-beam corner )

Horizontal Brace to Beam-Beam Corner   HB Conn1 or HB Conn2 ( bolted to top flanges )   Clip Angle or NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clips, web )   Gusset To Two Beams Square ( angle brace )   Brace Connection To Gusset Square ( angle brace )   Gusset To Two Beams ( HSS, piper or tube brace )   Brace Connection to Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe or tube brace )   Brace Connection to Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe or tube brace )   Gusset To Two Beams Square ( W, 2L or WT brace )   Gusset To Two Beams ( L, W, 2L, WT )   Brace Conn To Gusset ( W, 2L or WT brace )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection design locks ( beam-column-beam corner )

Horizontal Brace to Beam-Column-Beam Corner   HB Conn2 or HB Conn2 ( bolted to top flanges )   NS/FS Clip Conn1 or NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clips, web )   Gusset To Two Beams Square ( angle brace )   Brace Connection To Gusset Square ( angle brace )   Gusset To Two Beams ( HSS, pipe or tube brace )   Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe or tube brace )   Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe or tube brace )   Gusset To Two Beams Square ( W, 2L or WT brace )   Gusset To Two Beams ( L, W, 2L, WT )   Brace Connection To Gusset ( W, 2L or WT brace )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection Design Locks        Left/Right end limit state

Left/Right end limit state ------------------------------------------- -- • The capacity of a connection is calculated for various limit states during connection design . • Connection design takes place when you Process and Create Solids , or when you change a connection design lock . • When changing connection design locks , refer to the reported limit states to help you to better assess how your changes affect the capacity of the connection.

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads        End preparations         Connection Design Locks         Left/right end limit state        Components

Components ------------------------------------------------------------ -- • Custom component settings will appear on the Horizontal Brace Edit window only if a custom component has been added to the brace (using Model > Component > Add ). • One custom component whose settings can appear on a Horizontal Brace Edit window is " HSS Cap Plates ."

To open the Horizontal Brace Edit window :

• Add Horizontal Brace
• Double-click the brace's main material
• Double-click the brace's member line if the brace is in stick form
• Select a vertical brace, right-click (Menu) , choose " Edit " on the context menu
• "Edit Other" on context menu, select brace piecemark
• "Edit Other" to edit all members under one mark (highly recommended)
• Double-click brace [num] in Model Tree
• Edit Member (to edit one brace or all braces with the same piecemark)
• Edit multiple braces (select only horizontal braces)
• Edit by Piecemark
• Edit by Member Number
• "Edit Member" button (on the Connection Component Edit window)
• Add Horizontal Brace
• Search Options

Also see :

• Horizontal brace (index)
• 'Hbrc plate' connections (help page)
• Horizontal brace connections (Connection Guide)
• Setup of horizontal braces (index)
• Process within member edit (on/off switch for process on the fly)
• Brace Gusset Plates (setup of Add Horizontal Brace )
• Member Copy (alternative to Add Horizontal Brace )
• Brace direction symbol (shows brace orientation is stick)
• Work lines (brace representation in stick)
• Erase Member (to undo an Add Horizontal Brace )
• Edit Member (to modify an added brace)
• Move/Stretch Members (to stretch and/or move braces and other members)
• Move/Stretch Members, Include Material (same as Move/Stretch Members , but often better)
• Constructing the 3D model (topic)
• Failed connections (topic)
• Grayed out fields (indicate mixed entries or that the field is disabled)

Please note :

• Horizontal braces may be input so they are perfectly horizontal or so that they slope up to 30 degrees from horizontal.
• The brace must be in the same plane as the beam it frames to, which means that for a roof that slopes 20 degrees, the brace must slope 20 degrees.
• To get to a view that is in the same plane as the beams, invoke Snap to Surface and click the top flange of one of the beams.

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