Actions Toolbar

Use this tool to create a component and its relevant parts.

Use this tool to analyze the selected component.

Analysis Options

This menu allows you to specify whether or not to run a Detailed Analysis or Plate Unplated Joints.

Note

Plate Unplated Joints is enabled by default. To turn this off, Lock Plating must be enabled.

Download

Use the Download options to generate a variety of output files. Output files can be produced for a WHOLE PROJECT , CUSTOM , or for a SINGLE COMPONENT.

Note

Available download options vary by account type.

Whole Project

Whole Project download options apply to all components within the project and will use the corresponding quantities for each component.

Download Options - Whole Project

Custom

Custom download options allow you to specify quantities for each component that you would like to generate download files. Custom download quantities override the quantity specified on the component properties. The Custom tab will be active and the list will be filtered just the current component by default. Click SHOW ALL for a list of other components within the project.

Download Options - Custom - Current Component
Download Options - Custom - All Components

Single Component

Single Component download options apply to the current component.

Download Options - Single Component

Analysis and History

This button opens the Analysis and History Subpanel in the Left Sidebar. Learn how to run and view analysis here.

Analysis and History Subpanel

This subpanel can be used to view analyzed versions of a truss, revert changes, and view load cases and analysis results.

Notifications

This button opens the Notifications Subpanel in the Left Sidebar.

Truss Settings

This menu gives access to Load Settings, Materials Settings, and Analysis Settings. Learn more about changing these settings here.

Lock Options

This tool allows you to toggle Lock Loading, Lock Plating, and Lock Lumber.

Duplicate Truss

This tool will create an unanalyzed duplicate of the selected truss.

Edit Truss

This menu allows you to modify many elements of the selected component. For more information on how to use these tools go here.

Undo & Redo

These buttons allow you to undo and redo changes.

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