Orientation parameters

To orient the truss, Vectorworks applies the Roll, Hanging Angle, and Rotation settings in this order

Roll

Rotates the truss object on its X axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point

Hanging Angle

Rotates the truss object on its Y axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point

Rotation

Rotates the truss object on its Z axis; the truss rotates around its insertion point

Properties

Symbol

Displays the truss symbol

Type

Displays the truss type, manufacturer, or catalog identification number

Name

Identifies the truss section; if the truss is converted to a hanging position, the name of the hanging position displays automatically

ID

Unique identifier for truss calculations and labels; if blank, a value is automatically assigned when calculations are run (Braceworks required)

Height/Width

Displays the height and width values of the truss

Total Weight

Sets the total gross weight of the truss; corner trusses are considered as point loads in calculations, while all other truss types are considered as distributed loads

Distributed Weight

Displays the weight per unit of length for the truss

Length

(straight or curved truss only)

Displays the length of the truss

Hinge Angle

(hinge truss only)

Sets the angle between the hinge parts.

You can manually adjust the hinge angle by moving the control points on the hinge truss.

Insert Locking Pipe

(book hinge only)

Inserts a lighting pipe to connect and lock the hinge parts.

The lighting pipe is considered as a separate object in Braceworks calculations.

Cross Section

Displays the cross section unique ID number, when a cross section file has been associated with the truss as described in Specifying cross section data 

Cross section information is required for valid calculations; if there is no identified cross section, calculations will not be complete.

Connectable with

Displays the ID of structural elements that can be connected to this truss in Auto Connect mode, forming a structural system

Truss System

Displays the name of the truss system to which the truss belongs, along with the truss line number

Display

Draw 3D Only

Hides the 2D-only portion of the object, making it easier to view and rotate in 3D views

Center line

In Top/Plan view, displays the truss center line; some load objects are attached at the truss center line

Actions

See Modifying trusses and systems for parameter descriptions