Layout - Horizontal Braces - Assign Frame Fixity
The Assign Frame Fixity command is used to assign fixity conditions to the horizontal braces in the model.
Selecting the Layout - Horizontal Braces - Assign Frame Fixity command causes the Assign Frame Fixity dialog box to appear. The dialog box contains three groups of option buttons: one for the major axis, one for the minor axis and one for torsion. The left set of option buttons in each group pertains to the left end of the brace while the right set of option buttons in each group pertains to the right end of the brace.
Horizontal braces are assigned the default fixity (fixed) conditions when they are created. To modify the frame fixity, select the appropriate option buttons.
Click either Single or Fence.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Single: | Click the target cursor on the horizontal brace whose end fixity you would like to change. |
| Fence: | Fence an area in which the specified end fixity will be assigned to all horizontal braces. |
Return to the Assign Horizontal Brace Fixity dialog box with the Right Mouse Button or the "D" key.
Return to the Layout - Horizontal Braces menu with the "M" key.
Clicking the Cancel button or selecting any other RAM Modeler Layout command will end the Layout - Horizontal Braces - Assign Frame Fixity command.