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Extended Truss - Dimension tab

Used to set type, dimensions and bolt details of an extended truss.

SettingDescription
General
  • Type – Sets the truss type from the drop-down list. Available options are: Type 1, Type 2, Type 2-A, Type 2-B, and Type 2-C.
  • Side – Sets the truss side from the drop-down list. Available options are: Left, Right, Different sides, and Symmetric.
  • B – Sets height of the truss.
  • F – Sets deflection to the truss. Negative value deflects in reverse direction.
  • A1 / A2 – Sets top / bottom chord angles respectively.
Dimension
  • Side – Enables for Different Sides option. Left side or Right Side can be set.
  • L – Sets truss length. Enabled when Uniform fields are set.
  • A – Sets truss side height.
  • C / D – Sets offset distance for first / last segment
  • Start Segment – When checked, inserts first truss vertical segment
  • End Segment – When checked, inserts last truss vertical segment
  • Uniform – When checked, creates different fields. When unchecked, Length can be set and allows setting Distance of intermediate segments.
  • [+] / [-] – Adds/ Removes fields. The number count updates.
  • Number – Displays number of segments, appended with Add/ Remove field.
  • Distance – Enabled when Uniform is unchecked. Sets the length for intermediate segment, currently selected in the list.
Material and bolt
  • Shape material – Sets the material for truss shape.
  • Plate material – Sets the material for plate of truss.
  • Bolt stype – Sets bolt style when Bolt is checked.
  • Bolts – When checked, inserts bolt of selected bolt style.