https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189615#M21664 You say you can figure out how but don't tell us what method nor type of bar joist you are using. The beam tool slopes easily but only does a continuous profile. Library parts typically have parameters for slope (but not always, depends on the author). With the truss tool the slope is however you draw it. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:16:21 GMT Anonymous 2010-02-15T15:16:21Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189614#M21663 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>we can figure out how to draw a standard bar joist.. please give us some direction on how to make the bar joist slope.. for example.. a 28k10 bar joist w/ a 2 1/2" seat.. one bearing point is at 28'-8"... the other bearing end is at 26'-8".. i am on archicad 13<BR /> <BR /> thanks</T></DIV> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:02:41 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189614#M21663 Anonymous 2010-02-15T15:02:41Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189615#M21664 You say you can figure out how but don't tell us what method nor type of bar joist you are using. The beam tool slopes easily but only does a continuous profile. Library parts typically have parameters for slope (but not always, depends on the author). With the truss tool the slope is however you draw it. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:16:21 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189615#M21664 Anonymous 2010-02-15T15:16:21Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189616#M21665 cadmaster:<BR /> <BR /> Have you looked at the object <FONT color="red">Bar Joist 13</FONT>? It has an angle option with its other parameters.<BR /> <BR /> David Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:36 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/Bar-joists-in-archicad/m-p/189616#M21665 David Maudlin 2010-02-16T14:04:36Z