This workflow creates one or two brackets on the web and flange of a profile system.
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Click Bracket Plate System Command
on the vertical toolbar.
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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 points
The plane must intersect the bracket support.
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Click Select Bracket Supports
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The ribbon advances to Support 1
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In a graphic view or the Workspace Explorer, select the profile system that you want to use.
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If the profile has a flange on more than one side, select an option for Orientation to select the side for a single bracket, or to place a bracket on each side.
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Click Accept
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A rule-based value for Bracket appears in the ribbon and a preview of the bracket appears in the graphic view.
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If needed, select a different rule-based value for Bracket.
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If you want to override the rules and manually select a bracket, see Manually select a bracket symbol.
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In the Parent System box, select a parent system for the bracket.
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If needed, click Properties
to further refine attributes, defaults, selection results, or parameters for the
bracket.
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To add a buckling stiffener, edge reinforcement, or flange to the bracket, see Add reinforcement to a bracket.
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Click Finish.