Truss properties

Many of the truss parameters can be edited from the Object Info palette; other truss parameters must be edited from the Truss Properties dialog box; see Setting custom truss parameters.

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Parameter	Description
Orientation parameters	To orient the truss, Vectorworks applies the Roll, Hanging Angle, and Rotation settings in the 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)
Position Name	Enter a name for identification and reporting purposes. When the truss is used as a hanging position, this name automatically populates the Position field of any attached load objects.
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 rigging objects 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