Inserting a straight truss

Insert and configure straight trusses with the Insert Truss tool. Straight trusses function as rigging objects, so lighting devices and other loads can attach directly to the truss. Straight trusses support full 3D rotation, and they can be used to create schematic views.

2. Click to place the object in the drawing, and click again to set the length and rotation.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Trusses are 2D/3D hybrid objects. Complex trusses can increase the time required to render the model in 3D.

Parameter	Description
Roll	Rotates the truss on its X axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point
Hanging Angle	Rotates the truss on its Y axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point. When this angle is adjusted, the truss may appear shorter in Top/Plan view, and attached loads may appear to overlap.
Rotation	Rotates the truss on its Z axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point
Name	Specifies the name of the truss, for identification and reporting purposes
Index	Specifies a unique identifier for the truss, which is combined with the Name for identification and reporting purposes
Length	Specifies the length of the truss in drawing units
Cross Section	Displays the associated cross section information for Braceworks structures
Truss Cross Section	Displays the cross section unique ID number, when a cross section file has been associated with the truss as described in Specifying cross section data. Cross section information is required for valid calculations; if there is no identified cross section, calculations will not be complete.
Profile	Select the truss profile from the list
Connection	Select the type of connection from the list
Connection Interval	Indicates the distance for dividing the truss into component sections
Folding	Select to indicate a folding truss
Pre Rigged	Select whether to include a light bar
Height/Width	Shows height and width values for the truss
Chord Profile	Select round or square chord tubing
Chord Width	Shows the diameter of round chords or the width of square chords
Ladder Bar Spacing	Specifies the interval of the ladder bars
Ladder Bar Profile	Select round or square ladder bar tubing
Top/Side Ladder Bar Diameter	Indicates the diameter of the top and side ladder bar tubing; enter 0 to draw no ladder bar
Lacing Profile	Select round or square lacing tubing
Top/Side Lacing Diameter	Indicates the diameter of the top and side lacing tubing. Enter 0 (zero) to draw no lacing.
Distributed Weight	Specifies the weight of the truss along the length of the truss
Show 3D Detail	Select to render the truss with greater 3D detail
Show Direction	Places a directional indicator on the truss
Highlight	Displays odd sized truss divisions in red
Message	Provides information about the truss placement and indicates successful placement
Select Truss System	Selects the current truss and any other connected structural elements in the system
Convert to Hanging Position	Selects the entire system, including the truss and any connected structural elements, for conversion to one or more hanging positions. Any attached loads are associated with the created hanging position(s); see Creating a hanging position object.

A connection interval shorter than the defined interval length is displayed in red when Highlight is selected.