Edit a Truss in a 2D Drawing

This function can be used to open a parallel projection of a truss for viewing and editing in a separate 2D drawing window. The viewing direction of a truss is marked with an arrow in the layout drawing.

You can edit the truss envelope by using general drawing functions.

1. Select the truss.
2. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
3. Select Edit in 2D Drawing.
4. Edit the drawing.
5. Close the window.
6. Save the changes by selecting Yes in the message box.

Example of a truss envelope drawing. The positions of supports are marked in the drawing with support macros .

Note

• You can change the viewing direction of a truss with the function Reversing a Truss.

Trusses