Trapezoid Type 1 Truss

With the Trapezoid Type 1 command, the trapezoid truss type which is one of the prepared truss types, is drawn quickly. Truss heights are adjusted from the truss settings.

Trapezoid Type 1 Truss Schematic Drawing:

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Location of the Trapezoid Type 1 Command

You can access it from the ribbon menu Steel tab Macro heading.

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Usage Steps

• Click on the trapezoid type 1 command.

• Open the Truss Settings dialog by clicking the Settings icon from the Trusses toolbar .

• In the Heights tab , enter the heights h₁ , h₂ and h₄ for trapezoid type 1.

• Click the OK button to close the dialog.

• Move the mouse cursor over the column. When the cursor changes shape, click the left mouse button. When the cursor changes shape, click the left mouse button.

• After you have determined the first point of the truss, put the cursor on the second column and create your second point. The program will create trusses.