Floor Truss Parameters
Architectural, Framer
Select the floor truss parameters in a dialog box.
- Thickness
- Type the truss thickness in the field.
- Type
- Select from the list or type the desired character string in the text field. The type will be used as a prefix in truss labels.
- Use
- Select from the list. The default value for floor trusses is FLOOR. The options on the list are customer-specific.
- Spacing
- Type the truss spacing in the text field.
- 2D visibility
- You can make the truss visible in 2D drawings by clicking the 2D visibility check box. Select either Line or Box as the method of representation. 2D properties define the line drawing properties in the 2D drawing. The property set needs to be defined in the GEOMPROP keyword group in the system settings.
- 3D visibility
- You can make the truss visible in 3D models by clicking the 3D visibility check box. Select either Line or Volume as the method of representation. 3D properties define the line drawing properties in the wire frame model. The property set needs to be defined in the GEOMPROP keyword group. The Surface properties determine the surface color in the shaded model. The color needs to be defined in the d_LWMAP database.
- Function
- The parameter is used to export truss information to an external truss design software. Select one of the following options:
- Structure
- The parameter is used to export truss information to an external truss design software. Select one of the following options:
- Code
- Select the position of the truss label by clicking one of the following options:
Note
- You can edit the parameters of the entire truss area with the function Edit the Truss Area Parameters.
- You can edit the method of representation of trusses in the model or drawing by editing the truss properties, see Edit the Truss Parameters.