Object Data

Type

Enter a truss system name

Name

Specify a catalog name for the truss element

Length (L)

Enter the installation length

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the truss

Distributed Weight

Displays the distributed weight of the truss; this is calculated automatically based on the Length and the Total Weight. Changes here also affect the Total Weight value.

Vertical symbol

Indicates that the symbol will be inserted as a vertical truss; if deselected, a horizontal truss is assumed

Cross Section Data

UID

Displays the ID of any currently selected cross section

Change Cross Section

Opens the Cross Section dialog box to select a cross section file to associate with the truss, as described in Specifying cross section data

Height/Width

If a generic (rigid) cross section was selected, or a cross section is not specified, enter the total installation height and width of the truss; otherwise, the height and width from the selected cross section display

Connectable with

Specifies the Type of cross section that the truss can connect to. The truss must be connectable with its own type. To list more than one cross section, separate them with semi-colons.

Connection

Start/End

Select the type of connection for each end of the truss, or select No Connection; see Concept: Creating a connected rigging system. At insertion, Auto Connect mode uses the selections for proper truss connection.

Roll Angle

Sets the connection angle for triangle trusses. The truss object is rotated on its X axis. Up-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 0 (zero) degrees; down-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 180 degrees.

Geometry

Displays a typical truss to show the parameter locations

Object Data

Type

Enter a truss system name

Name

Specify a catalog name for the truss element

Total Weight

Enter the weight of the truss

Cross Section Data

UID

Displays the ID of any currently selected cross section

Change Cross Section

Opens the Cross Section dialog box to select a cross section file to associate with the truss, as described in Specifying cross section data

Height/Width

If a generic cross section was selected, or a cross section is not specified, enter the total installation height and width of the truss; otherwise, the height and width from the selected cross section display

Connectable with

Specifies the Type of cross section that the truss can connect to. The truss must be connectable with its own type. To list more than one cross section, separate them with semi-colons.

Connection

Select the type for each connection and set its connection angle, or select No Connection; see Concept: Creating a connected rigging system. At insertion, Auto Connect mode uses the selections for proper truss connection. Depending on the selected Corner Type, various connection combinations become available.

Geometry

Displays a typical truss to show the parameter locations; enter the values below the diagram

Corner Type

Select the type of corner geometry; the diagram adjusts to display the required parameters

Parameter values

Depending on the selected Corner Type, different parameters are required. The diagram indicates where the parameters are located. For typical corners, length values are required. For Custom types, up to six points can be defined. Specify the coordinates at the middle of the truss where the center lines cross. Then select the corners of the connection points on the truss, and specify their coordinates relative to the insertion point.

Object Data

Type

Enter a truss system name

Name

Specify a catalog name for the truss element

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the truss element

Minimum Angle (A)

Specify the minimum angle for the hinge truss

Maximum Angle (A)

Specify the maximum angle for the hinge truss

Cross Section Data

UID

Displays the ID of any currently selected cross section

Change Cross Section

Opens the Cross Section dialog box to select a cross section file to associate with the truss, as described in Specifying cross section data

Height/Width

If a generic cross section was selected, or a cross section is not specified, enter the total installation height and width of the truss; otherwise, the height and width from the selected cross section display

Connectable with

Specifies the Type of cross section that the truss can connect to. The truss must be connectable with its own type. To list more than one cross section, separate them with semi-colons.

Connection

Start/End

Select the type of connection for each end of the truss, or select No Connection; see Concept: Creating a connected rigging system. At insertion, Auto Connect mode uses the selections for proper truss connection.

Roll Angle

Sets the connection angle for triangle trusses. The truss object is rotated on its X axis. Up-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 0 (zero) degrees; down-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 180 degrees.

Geometry

Displays a typical truss to show the parameter locations; enter the values below the diagram

Parameter values

Depending on the selected Hinge Type, different parameters are required. The diagram indicates where the parameters are located.

Object Data

Type

Enter a truss system name

Name

Specify a catalog name for the truss element

Diameter (D)

Enter the outer diameter of the circular truss

Angle (A)

Specify the arc angle of the truss from the start point to the end point

Insertion point is center point

Indicates that the center point of the truss is also its insertion point

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the truss

Distributed Weight

Displays the distributed weight of the truss; this is calculated automatically based on the Length and the Weight. Changes here also affect the Total Weight value.

Cross Section Data

UID

Displays the ID of any currently selected cross section

Change Cross Section

Opens the Cross Section dialog box to select a cross section file to associate with the truss, as described in Specifying cross section data

Height/Width

If a generic cross section was selected, or a cross section is not specified, enter the total installation height and width of the truss; otherwise, the height and width from the selected cross section display

Connectable with

Specifies the Type of cross section that the truss can connect to. The truss must be connectable with its own type. To list more than one cross section, separate them with semi-colons.

Connection

Start/End

Select the type of connection for each end of the truss, or select No Connection; see Concept: Creating a connected rigging system. At insertion, Auto Connect mode uses the selections for proper truss connection.

Roll Angle

Sets the connection angle for triangle trusses. The truss object is rotated on its X axis. Up-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 0 (zero) degrees; down-pointing triangle trusses should be set to 180 degrees.

Geometry

Displays a typical truss to show the parameter locations