Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you delete a project?

A: For Individual Plan users (Estimator and Designer), currently it's not possible to delete a project from within the Design app.

For Team Plan users (Coming Soon!), this can be accomplished via Paragon Projects.

Q: How do you copy/duplicate a project?

A: For Individual Plan users, copying a project is a multi-step process.

From Paragon Design:

1. Share > Create Shared Set

2. Copy Link

3. Open a new browser tab and paste the link

4. Copy to my organization

For Team Plan users (Coming Soon!), this is best accomplished via Paragon Projects app. From the projects list, select a project and then Copy Project.

Q: How do you import .dxf files into Layout?

A: The option to Import Lines from DXF is currently attached to the Work Lines collection in the Layout subpanel (right sidebar). Right-click on "Work Lines" or select the 3 dots.

Q: How do you override a connection?

A: To override a connection, select the carried truss envelope (the end jack in this example) and change the appropriate (Right) Carried Chord property from Auto to None.

Be sure to Regenerate Component and Regenerate Connections for the modified truss envelope. Next Analyze all Changed Components and the connector should no longer be present.

Additionally, you can verify that any connection manual overrides are accounted for on the carrying truss by reviewing it in Design mode. Select the truss girder and review the Carried Components in the Collections subpanel.