Bracket Hardware

The components in the Bracket Hardware category allow you to model vertical assemblies. To expand the list of bracket hardware subtypes, click the triangle next to the Bracket Hardware category on the left pane of the Components tab. You can also double-click the Bracket Hardware label to toggle expansion of the list.

Bracket XML

Assembly Creator saves bracket specifications in their own XML file in the Bin\Brackets directory. The name of the file is the name of the bracket (e.g., EyeBolt.xml). There are three different types of XML files for brackets:

XML Structure for Simple Brackets - Eye Bolt and Spool

Tag	Definition
<BracketSpec>	Root element.
<Name>	Name of the bracket. This name will display in the Assembly Creator UI.
<Type>	The type of bracket.
<VerticalStrength>	The amount of upward or downward force in ft-lbs the bracket can withstand before failing.
<TransverseStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed towards or away from the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<LongitudinalStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed perpendicular to the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<SpecUid>	Assembly Creator creates and records a unique id for the bracket.

Sample Simple Bracket XML File

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<BracketSpec> <Name>Spool</Name> <Type>Spool</Type> <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength> <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength> <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength> <SpecUid>a19a06f9-3b96-4885-9384-03c9fba191fb</SpecUid> </BracketSpec>

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<BracketSpec>
   <Name>Spool</Name>
   <Type>Spool</Type>
   <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength>
   <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength>
   <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength>
   <SpecUid>a19a06f9-3b96-4885-9384-03c9fba191fb</SpecUid>
</BracketSpec>

XML Structure for Angled Brackets - Braced and Standoff

Tag	Definition
<AngleBracketSpec>	Root element.
<Name>	Name of the bracket. This name will display in the Assembly Creator UI.
<Type>	The type of bracket.
<VerticalStrength>	The amount of upward or downward force in ft-lbs the bracket can withstand before failing.
<TransverseStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed towards or away from the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<LongitudinalStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed perpendicular to the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<SpecUid>	Assembly Creator creates and records a unique id for the bracket.
<Length>	Length of the bracket from pole to cable connection point.
<BracketAngle>	Degree of angle from pole to cable connection point.
<PinAngle>	The degree of angle of the pin referenced as a horizontal plane perpendicular to the pole.
<IsForked>	Boolean value to indicate if the bracket is forked or not.

Sample Angled Bracket XMl File

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<AngleBracketSpec> <Name>Braced</Name> <Type>Braced</Type> <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength> <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength> <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength> <SpecUid>4b3ac2f7-a410-4616-8338-bca9c690699f</SpecUid> <Length>1</Length> <BracketAngle>15</BracketAngle> <PinAngle>90</PinAngle> <IsForked>False</IsForked> </AngleBracketSpec>

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<AngleBracketSpec>
   <Name>Braced</Name>
   <Type>Braced</Type>
   <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength>
   <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength>
   <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength>
   <SpecUid>4b3ac2f7-a410-4616-8338-bca9c690699f</SpecUid>
   <Length>1</Length>
   <BracketAngle>15</BracketAngle>         
   <PinAngle>90</PinAngle>
   <IsForked>False</IsForked>
</AngleBracketSpec>

XML Structure for Length Brackets - Pole Top and Upset Bolt

Tag	Definition
<LengthBracketSpec>	Root element.
<Name>	Name of the bracket. This name will display in the Assembly Creator UI.
<Type>	The type of bracket.
<VerticalStrength>	The amount of upward or downward force in ft-lbs the bracket can withstand before failing.
<TransverseStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed towards or away from the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<LongitudinalStrength>	The maximum force in ft-lbs directed perpendicular to the pole that the component can withstand before failing.
<SpecUid>	Assembly Creator creates and records a unique id for the bracket.
<Length>	Length of the bracket from pole to cable connection point.

Sample Length Bracket XML File

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<LengthBracketSpec> <Name>UpsetBolt</Name> <Type>UpsetBolt</Type> <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength> <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength> <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength> <SpecUid>8e5f3bb7-4211-4458-becc-a216c6ce93da</SpecUid> <Length>0.0833333333333333</Length> </LengthBracketSpec>

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<LengthBracketSpec>
   <Name>UpsetBolt</Name>
   <Type>UpsetBolt</Type>
   <VerticalStrength>1000</VerticalStrength>
   <TransverseStrength>500</TransverseStrength>
   <LongitudinalStrength>500</LongitudinalStrength>
   <SpecUid>8e5f3bb7-4211-4458-becc-a216c6ce93da</SpecUid>
   <Length>0.0833333333333333</Length>
</LengthBracketSpec>