# Welcome to Paragon Layout

Paragon Layout is a cloud-based 3D layout and truss design tool that works seamlessly with Paragon Design to streamline the creation of accurate roof and floor placement plans and component designs. It enables users to visualize and optimize truss placement while enhancing design precision. With intuitive tools for modeling, collaboration, and sharing via a simple link, Layout helps teams collaborate and communicate more effectively—improving project accuracy from concept to build.

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Note: The Render Modes and Scene Options Toolbar have been updated in Layout.                                                                                               Refer to the Interface Overview for the NEW Layout Options Toolbar.  &#x20;
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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.paragontruss.com/layout/layout-overview.md?ask=<question>
```

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Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.