Slotted Gusset Plate

[jgalvarez]

I have a bolted vertical brace connection to a column using the "Gusset Plate to Column and Base Plate" connection as shown below. 

Gusset Plate to Column and Base Plate.JPG

Is there a way to slot only one of the holes instead of both?  The slot option forces me to slot both holes in the gusset plate.

Gusset Plate to Column and Base Plate Slotted.JPG

I want to only slot one of the holes as shown in the fab detail.

Gusset plate detail

Thanks

Juan

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

I don't believe this can be done in the connection tool. I can think of 2 ways to deal with this:

1. Remove the joint box around the connection, split the bolt group and then change the hole properties of the bolt you would want to change.
2. Create the connection as a custom connection. Do the changes as described in item 1, save the connection and use this in your drawing. At least you will have some control of your joint afterwards.

[jgalvarez]

Great Solution and thank you for the detailed workflow.

Cheers

Juan