Input Floor Trusses

Purpose

Prerequisites

A basic layout

Steps

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1. In Layout view, select the Floor template from the drop down list at the top of the window.

A basic, sample layout is shown below.

2. Click Load Template Manager and make any loading changes. Click OK.

3. Click Settings to edit the truss settings. For this example, select 03-03 for One Ply Thick setting and click OK.

4. Select Next Truss from the Truss Placement menu or click to display the Next Truss dialog.

5. For this example, change the Flat-Truss Depth to 1-04-00 and make sure the Auto option is selected under Trim Options. Click OK.

6. Select a reference line on the layout to position trusses.
7. Enter an Offset Distance and click OK.
8. Select a stop point for truss placement.

9. Click Next Truss and select the Set End Lines option. Click OK.

10. Select the left end of the bottom chord and the left end of the top chord.
11. Select the right end of the bottom chord.
12. Select a reference line to position trusses.

13. Accept the offset distance of 0000 and click OK.

14. Select a stop point for truss placement and select all trusses.

15. Click End Desc Right .

The End Desc Right dialog displays.

16. Select Ribbon Post and from the Y Measure drop down list, select 03-08.

17. Click Apply to Right.
18. Rotate the model to see the floor truss in 3D view.