Creates a frame bracing options object that can be assigned to a design frame element.
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description | Optional |
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| Number | Name | Object Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create Frame Bracing | FrameBracingOptions | A frame bracing options object |
To assign frame bracing options, click on the “Bracing Options” button at the bottom of the component. This will bring up the following window:
The Axis 2 - Top Flange and Axis 2 - Bottom Flange bracing options are associated with the flanges along the positive and negative local 2-axis, respectively. Hence, these options would be associated with flange buckling in the local 3-axis direction.
The Axis 3 - Top Flange and Axis 3 - Bottom Flange bracing options are associated with the flanges along the positive and negative local 3-axis, respectively. Hence, these options would be associated with flange buckling in the local 2-axis direction.