Kx and Ky global values can be set for the beams and braces by entering values in the edit boxes.

For columns, K-Factor can be indicated in one of two ways: entering specific values for Kx and Ky or allowing the program to choose these values for you. To enter Kx and Ky values for columns, click the Use button and then enter values in the edit boxes. To have RAM Frame choose the K-Factors based on the Nomograph Values, click the Use Nomograph Values button. If Use Nomograph Values is selected, K-Factor will always be 1.0 for members braced against sidesway.

The K-Factor can be set on a member -by-member basis through the Assign-Member Type-K Factor menu command.