This workflow selects a bracket and bracket reinforcement in a single dialog before selecting the supports. The dialog can remain open to simplify creation of successive brackets.
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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 pointsPlane by Selected Supports - Select this option to create a tripping bracket.
The plane must intersect the bracket support.
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Click Bracket Browser to display the Define Bracket Plate System Properties dialog.
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To manually select a bracket, clear By Rule.
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To manually select a bracket reinforcement, clear Reinforcement By Rule.
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Select a bracket and reinforcement type.
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Set bracket properties and parameters.
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Click Apply.
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With the dialog open, click Select Bracket Supports on the ribbon.
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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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Select supports, connection type, and other parameters on the ribbon.
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Click Finish to create the bracket.
Create additional brackets using the icon browser
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To create another bracket of the same plane type, click the Define Bracket Plate System Properties dialog to make it the active window and repeat the previous steps.
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To create a bracket of a different plane type, click Select Plane on the ribbon, and then select a different option. Click the Define Bracket Plate System Properties dialog to make it the active window, and repeat the previous steps.
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Click Close to close the Define Bracket Plate System Properties dialog.