Use the Parameters tab in the Thomas Panels and Profiles Apex Ties Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.

Option	Description	Default	Other
Type of Apex Tie (Apex Tie, Apex Angle Brace)	This specifies the type of apex tie to be used by the macro.	The default is set to Apex Tie.
Top or Bottom (Top, Bottom)	This specifies which holes on the purlin to attach the apex tie.	The default is set to Bottom.
Offset	This offsets the position of the restraint from the standard location along the member length by the entered distance.	The default setting is 0.
Apex-Tie Bend Angle	This defines the angle at which to bend the bar. The angle is between the horizontal and the bar at the apex.	The default angle will be determined appropriately from the model data.
Group	This sets the class that all parts will be included in.	The default setting is 99.

See also

Thomas Panels cold rolled - Important information
Thomas Panels Apex Ties (9)
Thomas Panels Apex Ties (9) - Parts tab