CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Bracing
Command line: BRACSTR
Places cross bracing between members in the model. You can place all bracing types in the vertical plane. However, you can only place X, Chevron, and Diag in the horizontal plane. After placement, you can edit or delete the two members, as required.
General Tab
Bracing Type
Specifies the type of bracing you place in your 3D model.
Vertical
Places vertical bracing from the selected top member.
Horizontal
Places horizontal bracing from two selected parallel beams.
Bracing Pattern
X
Places x bracing on vertical or horizontal structural members.
Chevron
Places chevron bracing on vertical or horizontal structural members.
Diag
Places diagonal bracing on vertical or horizontal structural members.
K
Places K bracing on vertical structural members.
V
Places V bracing on vertical structural members.
Section Type
Wide Flange
Inserts a wide flange member for the bracing.
Channels
Inserts a channel member for the bracing.
Angles
Inserts an angle member for the bracing.
Tee Shapes
Inserts a tee shape member for the bracing.
Double Angles
Inserts double angle shape members.
Square Tubing
Inserts a square tube member for the bracing.
Round Bar
Inserts a solid round bar member for the bracing.
Flat Bar
Inserts a solid flat bar member for the bracing.
Pipe
Inserts a pipe shape member for the bracing.
Channel Lip
Insert a channel lip member for the bracing
Angle Lip
Inserts an angle lip member for the bracing.
Z Shape
Inserts a z shape member for the bracing.
Section Data Table
Specifies the data table from the catalog and determines the data that displays in Member Size.
Member Size
Specifies the size of the member you want to use. The delivered data files have members in alphanumeric order. You can edit the data files to have the members in any order.
Material
Specifies the material of the selected member.
Angle
Specifies the angle of the member. Do not use the CAD platform commands ROTATE, MIRROR, and 3DROTATE to change the rotation angle of the shape. The rotation angle of the shape can only be set from the Properties panel using Angle.
Cardinal Point
Specifies the insertion point. The blue dot in the selected radio button indicates the active location. The cardinal point sets the centerline location of the structural member.
Reflect
Mirrors the shape of the member in the 3D model space.
Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Vertical Offset
Specifies the vertical offset for the horizontal bracing to help account for floor slab or grating. Only available when placing horizontal bracing. This value places the bracing in the negative or positive vertical direction from the cardinal point of the selected member. For example, if your cardinal point is top center and you type 5" in the Vertical Offset, the bracing places 5" below the cardinal point. If you type 0", the bracing places at the cardinal point. If you type -5", the bracing places 5" above the cardinal point.
Details Tab
Long Description
Specifies a long description for the member that you place.
Short Description
Specifies a short description for the member that you place.
Part Number
Specifies a part number for the member that you place.
Tag
Specifies a tag of the member that you place.
Place By
The Place By options are only available for Diag bracing.
Pick Point
Click two points to place the brace between beams.
Members
Select the top member to place the bracing.
Double-click bracing to display the Edit Shapes palette.
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