Modifying trusses and systems
The truss context menu provides options for selecting and editing truss objects or entire systems. Right-click on a truss object in the drawing, and select the desired command from the context menu. Many of these commands are also available on the Object Info palette.
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Command |
Description |
Customize Truss Symbol Data |
Opens the Truss Properties dialog box for Modifying truss symbol data |
Select Objects of Same Symbol |
Selects truss objects with the same Symbol definition |
Select Objects of Same Cross Section |
Selects truss objects with the same Cross section parameter |
Select System Objects |
Selects all truss objects connected within the same system, along with all associated loads, hoists, and so on |
Change Trim Height of System |
Opens the Change Trim Height dialog box for Changing the trim height of a system |
Change Configuration |
Opens the Change Replace Truss Configuration dialog box for Replacing truss configurations |
Rename Truss System |
Opens the Change Truss System Name dialog box for Renaming truss systems |
Convert to Hanging Position |
Selects the entire system, including the truss and any connected rigging objects, for conversion to one or more hanging positions. Any attached loads are associated with the created hanging position(s); see Creating a hanging position object. |
Custom shortcuts can be assigned to the commands; see Modifying menus and commands.