The Vertical Brace Edit window ( Modeling )

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

The navigation tree is in the left pane of the Vertical 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 shows on the menu if you right-click a custom component . Selecting a section name opens that section on the Vertical Brace Edit window. In the example at left, " Connection specifications " is selected and, consequently, the " Connection specifications " leaf is expanded (as opposed to collapsed) ( VIDEO1 ). Sections are scrolled to when opened or, if 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) 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   Stem orientation   Main material   Piecemark   Connection type   Marked for process ( )   Piecemark group   Long leg   Marked for detailing   Steel grade   Leg turned up   Node-match job   Surface Finish   Double material   Model complete   Sequence   Configuration ( )   Complete date   Swap member ends   Side of gusset ( )     One gage line   Stem direction   WP to WP length: plan   Stagger bolts   Web orientation   WP to WP length: actual   Welded section ...   Long side Detailing Buttons   Break apart   Min gusset thickness     Locate on neutral axis     Stitch plate gap     Max stitch spacing     Number of plates     Seismic brace ( ) ABM options apply to a vertical 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   Move material (left end only)

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type

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

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

Connection specifications   --------------------------------- -- ---- Vbrc plate ----   Gusset plate grade   Clip angle size   Use OS gusset holes   Attach long leg to   Connection arrangement   Hole type supported   Web connection type   Hole type supporting   Flange connection type   Bolt type   Pipe/tube end-fitting ( )   Bolt diameter   Notch length clearance   Stagger bolts   Erection bolts   Gage on supporting   Clip end operation   UFM special case ( )   Angle end fitting   Case 2 transfer percent   Include end welds   Check support for web stress   HSS column reinforcement ( )   Check supporting for web crippling   Gusset to supporting member   Check supporting for web shear   Gusset to beam clips   Check supporting for flange bending   Gusset to clip connection   AISC seismic 1st ed. 2pt gussets ---- Welded ----   Weld all around angle   Align stiffeners with   Use transverse support stiffener

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

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

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

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

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         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 beam ) Tip: Connection design locks may also be found on an edit window for a connection component .

Vertical Brace to a Beam (or various framing situations)      Brace Connection To Gusset ( rod brace, any framing situation ) ( )      Brace Reinforcement ( HSS/TS brace, any framing situation ) ( )      Gusset One Member Square ( angle )      Gusset One Member Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset One Member ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      Weld Conn2 ( angle, tee, channel )      NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clip angles )      Gusset One Member ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube ; paddle fitting )      Hss Paddle With Web Plates ( HSS; paddle double shear fitting )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube; welded tee fitting )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Welded ( HSS, pipe, tube; welded )      Gusset One Member ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Connection to Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Connection to Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection to Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Paddle ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, web horizontal, claw angles )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Claw ( wide flange, claw angles )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, web horizontal, flange gussets )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Plate ( wide flange, flange gussets )

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

Vertical Brace to a Column      Stiffener Plate ( seismic or non-seismic brace to a column web )      Gusset One Member Square ( angle )      Gusset One Member Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset One Member ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      Weld Conn2 ( angle, tee, channel )      NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clip angles )      Gusset One Member ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Welded ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Hss Paddle With Web Plates ( HSS; paddle double shear fitting )      Gusset One Member ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection to Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Paddle ( wide flange, paddle )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, web-horizontal, claw angles )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Claw ( wide flange, claw angles )      Gusset One Member ( wide flange, web-horizontal, flange gussets )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Plate ( wide flange, flange gussets )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations         Connection design locks         ( Brace Intersection )

Vertical Brace Intersection (X bracing)      Gusset Intersection ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Conn to Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      Gusset Intersection ( HSS, pipe or tube braces )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Bolted ( welded tee on a HSS, pipe or tube brace )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Paddle ( paddle plate, HSS, pipe or tube brace )

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

Vertical Brace to a Beam & Column      Gusset Beam Column Square ( angle )      Gusset Beam Column Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset Beam Column ( angle, tee, channel )      NS/FS Clip Conn1 ( gusset to column, angle, tee, channel )      NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clips to beam in beam & column )      Shear Tab ( gusset to column )      End Plate ( gusset to column )      Gusset Beam Column ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Welded ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Hss Paddle With Web Plates ( HSS; paddle double shear fitting )      NS/FS Clip Conn1 ( gusset clips to column in beam & column )      Gusset Beam Column ( stem-vertical tee )      NS/FS Clip Conn1 ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset Beam Column ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset Beam Column ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Paddle ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Gusset Beam Column ( web-horizontal wide fange, flange gussets )      Gusset Beam Column ( web-horizontal wide flange, claw angles )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations         Connection design locks         ( 2 point to a beam )

Vertical Brace 2- or 3-Point Shared Gusset to a Beam      Gusset 2 Point Square ( angle )      Gusset 2 Point Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset 2 Point ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clips to beam, 2-point only )      Gusset 2 Point ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Web Doublers ( on the supporting beam, 2-point only )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Welded ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Gusset 2 Point ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Conn to Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Conn to Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset 2 Point ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn T o Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn to Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset 2 Point ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Gusset 2 Point ( web-horizontal wide flange, claw angles )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Claw ( web-horizontal wide flange )      Gusset 2 Point ( web-horizontal wide flange, flange gussets )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Plate ( web horizontal )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations         Connection design locks         ( 2 point to a column )

Vertical Brace 2- or 3-Point Shared Gusset to a Column      NS/FS Clip Conn2 ( gusset clips to column, 2-point only )      Web Doublers ( on the supporting column, 2-point only )      Stiffener Plate ( seismic or non-seismic 2- or 3-point to a column web )      Gusset 2 Point Square ( angle )      Gusset 2 Point Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset 2 Point ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      Gusset 2 Point ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Paddle ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Connection To Gusset Hss Welded ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Gusset 2 Point ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset 2 Point ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset 2 Point ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide Flange, Paddle ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Gusset 2 Point ( web-horizontal wide flange, claw angles )      Gusset 2 Point ( web-horizontal wide flange, flange gussets )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Information         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations         Connection design locks          ( brace to column          & base/cap plate )

Vertical Brace to a Column & Base/Cap Plate      Gusset Column Cap Square ( angle )      Gusset Column Cap Square ( tee, channel )      Gusset Column Cap ( angle, tee, channel )      Brace Connection To Gusset ( angle, tee, channel )      Gusset Column Cap ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Brace Conn To Gusset Hss Bolted ( HSS, pipe, tube )      Hss Paddle With Web Plates ( HSS; paddle double shear fitting )      Gusset Column Cap ( stem-vertical tee )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wtee ( stem-vertical tee, web plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset ( stem-vertical tee, coped flange )      Gusset Column Cap ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Web Plate ( wide flange, standard )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Flange Angle ( wide flange, standard )      Gusset Column Cap ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset Wide Flange Paddle ( wide flange, paddle plates )      Brace Conn To Gusset ( wide flange, web bolts to gusset )      Gusset Column Cap ( web horizontal wide flange, claw angles )      Brace Connection To Gusset Wide flange Claw ( web horizontal wide flange )

General settings     Left/Right end settings         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 better assess how your changes affect the capacity of the connection.

General settings     Left/Right end settings         Member         Connection type         Connection specifications         Setbacks         Loads         End preparations         Connection design locks         Left/right limit state        Components

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

To open the Vertical Brace Edit window :

• Add Vertical 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 vertical braces)
• Edit by Piecemark
• Edit by Member Number
• "Edit Member" button (on the Connection Component Edit window)
• Add Vertical Brace
• Search

Also see :

• Connection guide (examples of vertical brace connections)
• Process within member edit (on/off switch for process on the fly)
• Brace Gusset Plates (setup of brace connections)
• Brace direction symbol (shows vertical brace orientation in stick)
• Work lines (vertical brace representation in stick)
• Member Copy (alternative to Add Vertical Brace )
• Erase Member (to undo Add Vertical 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)

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