OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

Options dialog

Used to set default size of various truss building components.



SettingDescription
Category List

Displays a list containing items to add or modify the current truss.

All

Toggles whether all items in category list are on or off. Rather than selecting each individually this can be quicker.

None

Opposite of All.

Add

Selects all of the items in the Category lists

Category list box item – dimension fields

Dimension fields display for the current selected Category list box item. Enter new values or accept the default values.

Family

Select a family for roof elements. The family description displays next to it.

Part

Select a part for roof elements.

Length Outside Gables

Distance or length between the two outside gables.

Length Inside Gables

Distance or length between the two inside gables.

Repeat

If on, the first and last trusses are placed at a distance defined by the Length Outside Gables.

  • Delta — The distance between two roof trusses.
  • Number — The total number of trusses.
OK

Saves the settings and closes the dialog.

Cancel

Closes the dialog without saving the settings file.