Edit Boards

Purpose

Prerequisites

An existing truss or layout

Steps

1. From the Members menu, select Edit Board or click .

The Edit Board dialog displays.

You can edit the following options on the dialog:

Board Type

• Web - add a structural board
• Filler Chord - add a non-structural board

Size - select the board size from the drop down list.

Stack - 1 is the default; up to 6 stacked pieces are allowed

Lumber -

• Auto
  • For non-structural members, Auto uses the first material in the lumber priority list for the set size.
  • For structural members Auto allows Truss Studio to select the lumber, evaluating for loading and other design criteria; the first lumber in the priority list of the set size that works will be used.

• Select a specific type (species/grade) of lumber from the drop down list. Lumber displayed in this list is based on lumber available in your inventory.

Structural - select this to add a structural board

In-Lay Board - add a new board between two existing boards. New boards drawn across existing boards are cut at the edges of existing members and do not overlap. When this option is unchecked, new boards drawn across existing boards will not be cut at existing boards.

Cutting

• Auto - - alignment and cut determined automatically by Truss Studio. Connecting webs may shift or be re-cut, changing joint geometry.
• Fixed - precisely defined alignment and cuts, based on predefined cuts for the end of each piece. Connecting webs are locked and will not shift or be re-cut. When you select this option, you can choose cut types from the Left/Bottom End and Right/Top End drop down lists.

End Cut Descriptions

Trim to Fit - trims the outside edge to the nearest board(s) going in the direction from the other end point to the cut end

Double Cut (Vertical Line) - trims the board end to a vertical line at the pick point and the line from the intersecting board

Double Cut (Horizontal Line) - trims the board end to a horizontal line through the pick point and the line from the intersecting board

Single Cut - trims the board against the line from the intersecting board

Square Cut - trims the board to a perpendicular line to the board being added at the pick point

Plumb Cut - trims the board to a vertical line through the pick point

Level Cut - trims the board to a horizontal line through the pick point

Add another - check this box to keep the Add Board dialog open to continue adding members to the truss.

Click Apply to add the board to the truss and keep the Add Board dialog open.

Click OK to add the board and close the dialog (unless Add another is selected).