| Truss type
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Selects from the three types of trusses:
- Triangular
Truss
- Rectangular
Truss
- Single
Beam Truss
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| Add custom shape
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Opens the
Add Shape Size dialog, which is
used to define a new pipe shape.
- Diameter - Sets
the new pipe shape diameter.
- Thickness -
Sets the new pipe shape wall thickness.
- Shape
Size - Displays the corresponding custom pipe database entry
closest to the Diameter and Thickness parameters you define.
- Material -
Selects the material for the new pipe shape.
OK - Closes the dialog and saves your
changes.
Cancel - Closes the dialog without
saving your changes.
Help - Opens online help.
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| Analytical model
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DOC TBD
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| Top / Bottom Chord
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Selects the member sizes to use for the top and
bottom chords, respectively.
- Shape
Type - Selects the shape type to use for the members from the drop
down list.
- Shape
Size - Selects the shape size to use for the members from the drop
down list.
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| Three Zones
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When on, you can use different parameters for the
middle zone versus the end zones.
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| Invert Truss
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When on, the truss structure is inverted.
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| Middle Offset
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Sets the vertical offset to use at the mid-point of
the truss. This slopes the truss from start/end to middle. Denoted with
1 in the diagram.
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| Start Offset
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Sets the horizontal offset from the selected start
point to the start of the truss.
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| End Offset
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Sets the horizontal offset from the selected start
point to the start of the truss.
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| Vertical Offset
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Sets the vertical offset to use for the entire truss.
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| Side / Bottom Face
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Selects the bracing pattern and arrangement from
drop-down lists for the sides and bottom/top faces of the truss. The graphic
adjacent to the drop-down indicates the general bracing arrangements selected.
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