Brace Properties; Steel Brace Type Properties - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

To specify the end of referenced element
4 Select a value for End of Referenced Element Property. This specifies at which end of the
5 In the Element Properties dialog, under Other, select the End Attachment Type.

Brace Properties

You can modify many properties for braces, such as structural, dimensional, and identity data. Brace instance
properties depend on whether the brace is attached to a beam or to a column.
To modify brace properties
1 Select the brace and click
2 In the Element Properties dialog, edit brace instance parameters.
3 Click Edit/New to edit brace type parameters.
4 When you finish, click OK.

Steel Brace Type Properties

The following table lists the beam type properties for a typical steel brace:
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Ratio: If the brace start point is placed on a beam, this value specifies the percentage along
the beam where the start point is placed. For example, 0.5 would place the start point half
way between each end of the attached beam.
After selecting either option, enter a value for Start Attachment Ratio Property. Also, if the brace
start point is placed on a column, this option is not available.
Referenced Element (the beam), the Distance or Ratio is measured from.
NOTE If the brace end is attached to a column or a wall, you can set the level and offset to specify
the height of the point.
Distance: If the brace end point is placed on a beam, this value specifies the distance between
the nearest end of the beam and the brace end point.
Ratio: If the brace end point is placed on a beam, this value specifies the percentage along
the beam where the end point is placed. For example, 0.5 would place the end point half
way between each end of the attached beam.
After selecting either option, enter a value for Start Attachment Ratio Property. Also, if the brace
start point is placed on a column, this option is not available.
NOTE Changes made to type parameters affect all braces of this type in the project. You can click
Duplicate to create a new brace type.
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