To define the dimensions of a truss

Click Setup in Truss Builder .

Key in values in the Beams fields.

The Beam fields represent 5 possible heights for the tie. These values appear on the Tie option menu at the bottom of the Truss Builder dialog. The values are in ascending order:

XS – Extra Small
S – Small
M – Medium
L – Large
XL – Extra Large

Key in a value in the Truss Nose field.

(1) Truss nose.

Key in a value in the Truss Thickness field.

(1) Truss thickness.

Key in a value in the Double tie Spacing field.

(1) Double tie spacing.

Key in a value in the Eaves Inset field.

Choose an option from the Eaves Preference menu.

If the span of the truss changes, eaves overhang remains constant and the eaves height is recalculated. If the span of the truss changes, eaves height remains constant and the eaves depth is recalculated.

(1) Eaves overhang; (2) Eaves depth/width; (3) Eaves internal height.

Choose an option from the Extrusions option menu.

Parts can be attached to Building Forms, to include component quantities in a bill of materials.