topic Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f in Modeling

Metal web joist object not displaying within composite floor

Gary Hudson Jeffrey — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:18:54 GMT

My composite floor display obscures the metal web joist object. Any ideas on how to make the joist display in the section view?

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Erika Epstein — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:02:08 GMT

Try changing your insulation background fill to transparent so it doesn't block the view of the truss beyond.

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Gary Hudson Jeffrey — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:24:12 GMT

Thanks Erika. I already had background fills for all the floor composite materials set to transparent - puzzling.

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Erika Epstein — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:01:26 GMT

Did you check your section depth?
Did you try selecting the truss and setting the display order to bring it to the front?

Also, did you check you section settings?

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Gary Hudson Jeffrey — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:11:49 GMT

Yes, truss display order is set to front.
In section settings I have Fill Cut Surfaces with 'Cut fills as in settings'.
If I increase section depth of truss it appears above the composite floor also. Other objects also do not display within the composite floor depth.
I think it must be a general display settings issue but I can't see where I can affect this change?

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 03:19:16 GMT

I think your section marker has to cut through the middle of your floor truss object to display fully, if you haven't tried that.

Re: Metal web joist object not displaying within composite f

Gary Hudson Jeffrey — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:18:12 GMT

That worked to an extent Danj.
The cut timber displays but not the metal pressed web!