Apply a Plumb Cut

Purpose

To make a plumb cut (a splice perpendicular to the x-axis) at a joint.

Prerequisites

An existing truss with a splice

Steps

To create a plumb cut:

1. Open the truss and select the joint.

2. On the main toolbar, select Joint and then select Joint Geometry.

The Joint Geometry dialog displays.

3. Select Plumb Cut.

A plumb cut is applied to the joint.

• Splice Joint
• Move Joint
• Miter Cut
• Plumb Cut
• Plate Monitor (adjust plates and orientation)