Gusset Base Plate Connection Problem

Question

Hello, 
 I've assigned gusset base plate connections to all my column bases that have chevron braces attaching to it. 30 out of 40 connections were successfully assigned. For the other 10 connections, when I try to assign them it just says "No Connection could be assigned" in the information panel. 
 I've made sure that all my chevron brace members are set to "braces" on the ram elements spreadsheet. I've been experimenting with the model but have yet to find a solution. The majority of my columns are rotated with respect to the x axis due to the irregular shape of the building I'm dealing with, not sure if this could be part of the problem. However, I do have columns that are rotated and connections were successfully assigned. 
 I'm using the ram connection module within ram elements version 13.4.0.177. 
 Thanks

Seth Guthrie · Answer

I suspect the angle of those braces is too severe (>70 degrees). See this for other possibilities: 
 
 Troubleshooting Errors when Assigning Connections

Seth Guthrie · Answer

It's the small angle between the column rotation and the plane of the brace causing the problem. Our Gusset Base plate joints are limited to 0 and 90 degree column rotations only. If the column axis is aligned to the brace (or the node at the peak of the chevron) it will work.

Seth Guthrie · Answer

We cannot currently design base plates for columns with braces in two planes. An enhancement has already been logged. Enhancement 659881: Gusset connection with braces in two planes

Seth Guthrie · Answer

There is no good work-around now. If you manipulate the model so that only one brace intersects the base node it changes the behavior in unintended ways. We once allowed this condition, only for one brace at a time, but those designs would not always be safe.