Truss Design Settings

• Select Truss Design Settings directly from Truss+ menu

Truss Insert\Update options

  • Select cutting type for webs • Cut/Cope truss elements by selected cut type

  • Cut/Cope truss elements by selected cut type • Attach truss top chord to roof top face. If not – truss top chord will be attached to roof bottom face

  • Select truss overhang cutting and framing type

Truss builder

  • Select default truss type to use it when creating new truss family with Truss Builder

  • Maximal length of bottom chord for Truss Builder. When creating new truss family by model line which is longer – bottomchord will be split in two tiles

  • Optimal value of ‘Max overhang search distance’ parameter allows inserting trusses inside a building without overhang.

Value must be a little higher then maximal length of overhang in current project

  • Use Recalculate Bottom Chord when creating new wood truss family with Truss Builder

Predefine Web Position Rules for Jacks and Corner Girders

• Select truss type in Jack or Corner girder truss tabs to change web position rules and click Modify button

Predefine Web Position Rules for Jacks and Corner Girders

• Modify parameters or click on the Jack expert button for better understanding of parameters and their values

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