topic Re: Trimming a truss in Modeling

Trimming a truss

Jacek — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:24:50 GMT

I have a lot of small trusses - use the "Pitched Howe Truss 10"
for roof framing. The problem is that the roof tapers at the end and I need to trim the trusses to wall - (see attached picture), I have exploded them for 2-D layout, but would like to have them in 3-D as well. Tried the Solid Elements tool - it does not work with it or I don't know how to use correctly. Is there a way to get this to work? I hate to create that many (14) trusses as custom library parts.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Re: Trimming a truss

Erika Epstein — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:09:44 GMT

Jacek,
You can use the marquee tool to cut the trusses in the tapered area then save them collectively as one library part.

Re: Trimming a truss

Jacek — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:03:09 GMT

Thanks Erika,
I tried it, it didn't work.
It will only work as a view in 3-D. But wait! if I save that view from 3-D, rather than the library part, I might be able to substitute it for the actual truss. A convoluted work around, but unless there is a way to trim a library part - 'to' - that seems to be the only way.
Off to a meeting now.

Re: Trimming a truss

Erika Epstein — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:50:13 GMT

Yes, it does work.
1. In the plan view, draw the marquee so it cuts the rafters where you want them cut .
2. View this in 3D window
3. Look at it in the orthagonal view mode from the top (as you will place the resulting object)

$. Save 3D window as a new library object.

the new library object is on the right side.

Re: Trimming a truss

Jacek — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:17:29 GMT

Erika,
as always, a pleasure. Thank you again for shining the light down the path of knowledge. 😉))
Of course, it works, I just forgot to save it as a library part!
Thanks.
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Re: Trimming a truss

Djordje — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:24:24 GMT

Erika wrote:
$. Save 3D window as a new library object.