Thank you TIMBEAL.

I partially understand. I do not understand the random number part. The brace pocket is already cut on the post. My idea is cut joinery in the curved tie that aligns with the already cut, square rule, non-scribe joinery in its adjacent timbers. I dont understand the random number part, that you use to align the brace to the post. Dont I already know that the brace pocket on the post is 36" down from the shoulder?

Thanks,
Dan