Bracing must ensure lateral stability in all directions and also torsional stability.
The bracing must be arranged on plan to ensure lateral stability in at least two directions, which should be approximately perpendicular - typically these correspond to the principal axes of the building. This will effectively ensure stability in all directions.
Torsional stability should also be ensured. This can be done by using an approximately symmetric plan arrangement, ideally with the bracing elements located close to the perimeter of the building.
Suitable location of bracing elements is therefore a fundamental requirement of the bracing system design.