Converting a truss into a symbol

The Convert Truss to Symbol command is available for Vectorworks Spotlight software but is not present in the Spotlight workspace. It can be added to the Spotlight workspace (see Werkomgevingen creëren en bewerken).

If not performing Braceworks calculations, the use of many truss objects can be processor-intensive. For similar reasons as those explained in Voordelen van symbolen, you may wish to create a symbol from a truss and use that in your drawing. However, trusses converted to symbols cannot participate in Braceworks calculations.

To convert a truss to a symbol:

1.      Select the truss (or multiple truss objects) to convert.

2.      Select the command.

An alert opens, informing you how many objects were converted.

Each type of truss is converted to a hybrid symbol. The symbol is named after the original truss name.

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Creating the rigging system

Specifying cross section data

Connecting structural elements

Concept: Creating a connected rigging system

Modifying truss symbol data