Brace Angle dialog
Used to set the angle between the brace and the beam in both directions.
Opens when the Brace Angle tool is selected on
the Chinese Steel Design ribbon tab in the
Settings group.
When the angle is exceeded, the brace will not work. You can also set the member extend angle, when the angle is exceeded, the extended member will not work.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Brace and member major axis angle (1) | Type a maximum value for considering a brace between the member's major axis and the brace. The default value is 60°. |
| Brace and member minor axis angle (2) | Type a maximum value for considering a brace between the member's minor axis and the brace. The default value is 60°. |
| Member extend angle (3) | Type the maximum angle between two adjacent members to be considered as coplanar. The default value is 15°. |