Members

Adding Members

Step 1 - Start Member Insertion

Begin insertion by clicking + Create, right-clicking in empty space, or using the Ctrl + Qkeyboard shortcut and selecting Member .

Step 2A - Define the Member

Defining a member is very similar to defining a reference line since that is what you're creating behind the scenes. Click your starting point or line then click again on a different point or line.

Step 2B - Define Multiple Members

Defining multiple members simultaneously functions the same as inserting multiple reference lines. For instructions on how to do this, view the insert multiple reference line how-to.

Deleting Members

Step 1 - Select a Member

Click on a member to select it or select it in the Right Sidebar.

Step 2 - Delete the Member

Once selected, you can simply hit the Delete key. You can right-click a member and select Delete or choose Delete Selected Item(s) in the Right Sidebar.

Editing Member Properties

Members can be edited by right-clicking them and choosing Edit Properties or using the Properties Panel in the Right Sidebar.

Lumber

Step 1 - Open the Edit Lumber Menu

Right-click a member and select Edit Lumber.

Step 2 - Modify the Lumber

Select from the list options in the menu to modify Dimensions, Species, Grade, and Treatment Type.

Geometry

Step 1 - Access the Geometry Menu

Right-click a member and hover over Geometry.

Step 2 - Modify the Geometry

From the popout menu, select Centered On Line, Left Of Line, or Right Of Line to modify the member geometry.

Stack and Unstack Web (Webs only)

Right-click a member and select Stack Web to stack the web. To unstack the web, select Unstack Web.

Reverse Web (Webs only)

Right-click a member and select Reverse Web to reverse the web in the truss.

Cut Member

Step 1 - Start Cut Mode

Right-click a member and select Cut Member from the menu to start cut mode.

Step 2 - Select a Line to Cut Against

Select a new line to cut the member against or select an existing cut line to remove that cut.

Adjust End Cuts (Webs only)

Step 1 - Access the End Cut Menu

Right-click a web on the desired end and hover over Adjust [Lower/Upper] Cuts to reveal the options.

Step 2 - Recut the End

Use the available options to recut the end in the desired direction.

Make Vertical (Webs only)

Right-click a web on the desired end and select Move [Lower/Upper] End to Make Vertical.

Locking and Unlocking a Member

Right-click a member and select [Lock/Unlock] Member.

Using the Member Properties Panel

Some member properties can only be accessed or modified via the Properties Panel in the Right Sidebar.

Update Member Information

Step 1 - Access the Member Properties Panel

With a member selected, open the Right Subpanel and navigate to the Member Properties section at the bottom.

Step 2 - Update Member Information

Use the Info section to modify Is Field Installed, Member Type, and the member's Name.

Adding Bevel Cuts

Step 1 - Access the Member Properties Panel

With a member selected, open the Right Subpanel and navigate to the Member Properties section at the bottom.

Step 2 - Add Bevel Cuts

Use theLeft and Right selects in the Bevel Cuts section to add the desired bevels.

Modify a Member's Reference Line

Step 1 - Access the Member Properties Panel

With a member selected, open the Right Subpanel and click the SHOW ADVANCED button at the top of the Member Properties panel.

Step 2 - Modify the Member's Reference Line

View Member Design Values

Step 1 - Access the Member Properties Panel

With a member selected, open the Right Subpanel and click SHOW ADVANCED at the top of the Member Properties panel.

Step 2 - Navigate to the Design Values Section

Scroll to the bottom of the Member Properties panel to view the Design Values.