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# Component Insertion

## Component Types

### Roof

Roof components go on the roof of a structure and often have special loading considerations like wind.

### **Floor**

Floor components support the floor of a structure and have their own loading considerations separate from the Roof.

## Input Methods

### Profile

Establish the outer profile of a component and then fill in the details inside of it.

### Feature Pattern

Set parameters for features of the component like its End Conditions and Webbing Zones. Commonly used for Floor and other "Parallel Chord" trusses and for trusses with flat-oriented lumber (as opposed to edge-oriented). Feature Pattern trusses can be used as roof trusses.


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