Other advanced features currently being considered for future releases are: Transistion Trusses, Hip Sets, Hip Rafters, Dormers, and Dynamic editing of Truss Components.Īdvanced options allows for the creation of sheathing, rake boards, fascia, heel blocking, roof returns (hip, full), battens, counter-battens and outlookers. The gable end truss option is currently being added to the attic truss type and will be available in future releases. Additionally each truss assembly (Array of Trusses) is grouped in order to facilitate future adjustments to the truss assembly as a whole.Īutomatic gable end truss insertion is now available for all truss types except attic trusses. Creating each member of the truss as a group allows modificatons or deletions to each member without affecting the rest of the truss geometry. This allows for modifications to all the trusses in an array by simply modifying one truss. Arrays of trusses are created by invoking multiple instances of this truss component. The number of trusses is automatically calculated based on the on center spacing and the building length.Įach individual member (chords, webs, sliders, wedges etc.) of the truss is modeled as a group with the entire truss forming a component having a unique name (ie. The plugin allows the user to create an array of trusses by simply selecting three points which form the bounding rectangle (bldg. ![]() ![]() Roof cladding can be specified within the global settings ("Sheathing" tab) and cladding thickness and roof material/texture can be set by the user. Currently available materials are: Lumber, Pressure Treated Lumber, OSB, Plywood, LSL/PSL, and Metal Plate Connectors. Truss connector plates are available for select truss types and can also be enabled within the global settings.Īuto assignment of materials (colors and textures) are available as an option within the "Materials" tab of the global settings. Additional truss types are in the process of being added, as well additional customization and features such as raised energy heels for all truss types.Ĭustom layers can be enabled in the global settings which allow roof, wall and floor components to be placed on specific layers. Floor trusses are drawn using the Modified Warren configuration with one central chase, options for ribbon cuts and top or bottom bearing are also provided.
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