To set the dimensions for roof components and define families and parts for roof elements
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Click
Options in
Truss Builder .
The Options dialog opens.
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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 - Select a part family from the Family menu.
- Select a part from the Part menu.
- (Optional) Repeat step 2 to define a part for another roof element.