OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

To set the dimensions for roof components and define families and parts for roof elements

  1. Click Options in Truss Builder .

    The Options dialog opens.

  2. Select an entry from the Category list. When a category is selected, dimension fields appear in the Options dialog where values can be entered.
    Category Dimension Fields
    Floor Thickness
    Facing Brick Thickness, Cavity
    Gable Thickness
    Inside Wall Thickness
    Gutter Width, Height
    Cantboard Thickness
    Purlin Thickness, Width, Maximum distance
    Roof Thickness, Extend
    Joisting Thickness
    Ceiling Thickness
    Eave Soffit Thickness
    Barge Board Thickness
    Attic Floor Thickness
  3. Select a part family from the Family menu.
  4. Select a part from the Part menu.
  5. (Optional) Repeat step 2 to define a part for another roof element.