SpotlightTruss properties

These settings are available in the following locations:

Object Info palette (editing an object)

Object Properties dialog box (editing an object; right-click the object and select Properties from the context menu)

Other truss parameters must be edited from the Truss Properties dialog box; see Setting custom truss parameters.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Trim Height

Specifies the height of the lowest point on the object; it is the absolute height of the truss compared to the ground level. Trim height could be different from the Z height if the object is rotated with its its roll or hanging angles, or if its insertion point is not the lowest part of the object.

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.

Hinge_lockpipe.png 

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, 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

Equipment Subparts

Lists the subparts that make up the object. These subparts are counted and reported separately in equipment and inventory lists.

The parameters must be selected for display for this type of object in Spotlight preferences: Inventory pane.

Equipment Virtual Parts

Virtual parts are associated with an object and are reported in equipment and inventory lists, but do not display in the drawing. After adding virtual parts, they are listed in the Object Info palette.

Edit Virtual Parts

Opens the Virtual Parts dialog box to add virtual parts to the object; see Managing virtual parts and independent virtual parts

Assign Sources

Opens the Assign Sources dialog box to assign the object and its subparts and virtual parts to an inventory source; see Assigning equipment to an inventory

Creating a custom truss symbol

Specifying cross section data

Modifying truss symbol data

Setting custom truss parameters

Connecting rigging objects

Changing the trim height of a system

Replacing trusses

Concept: Rigging objects

Adding loads

Concept: Creating a connected rigging system

 

Was this page helpful?