# Create Truss Envelopes Using Snapping Distance

Streamline Truss Envelope placement by using Snapping Distance tools:

### Automatic Snapping Distance

#### Step 1: Create Truss Envelope.

#### Step 2: Define Snapping Distance, for example: Automatic.

#### Step 3: Hover above a reference object and move mouse to preview Truss Envelope placement. 

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Note

When using Automatic Snapping Distance, Paragon predicts spacing distance options relative to a reference object and your mouse position. These are typically 2', 4', 6', etc. 
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#### Step 4: Click to place the Truss Envelope. 

#### Step 5: Click INSERT. 

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### User-Defined Snapping Distance

#### Step 1: Create Truss Envelope.

#### Step 2: Define  Snapping Distance, for example: 4'.

#### Step 3: Hover above a reference object and move mouse to preview Truss Envelope placement.&#x20;

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Note

When using a user-defined Snapping Distance, Paragon restricts truss placement to the user-defined distance relative to a reference object and your mouse position.&#x20;

It is possible to specify multiple snapping distances separated by a comma. (e.g., 3', 5', 7')&#x20;
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#### Step 4: Click to place the Truss Envelope.&#x20;

#### Step 5: Click INSERT.&#x20;

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### User Defined Snapping Distance & Lock to Base

#### Step 1: Create Truss Envelope.

#### Step 2: Define Snapping Distance, for example: 5'.

#### Step 3: Click to define the reference object and move mouse to preview Truss Envelope placement.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Note

When using Lock to Base and a user-defined Snapping Distance, Paragon restricts truss placement to the user-defined distance relative to locked, base reference object and your mouse position.&#x20;

It is possible to specify multiple snapping distances separated by a comma. (e.g., 3', 5', 7')&#x20;
{% endhint %}

#### Step 4: Click to place the Truss Envelope.&#x20;

#### Step 5: Click INSERT.&#x20;

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