Reference Axis - Show in Other Direction

[architect]

The reference axis shows in the short horizontal direction (3 1/2"), rather than down the middle length of the 29-11. 

[runxel]

No, everything is as it should be.

The reference line is the extrusion vector basically. And if you do a truss like that it will extrude like the "thickness" of the profile – the only spatial parameter still lacking input (X and Z are already in the profile definition itself). In 3D the blue reference line will go through the local origin of the profile (here: at the bottom center).

It's a change of perspective but once you got it you will be enlightened and utilize this to your advantage.

[architect]

A rotate axis line built into complex profiles would be awesome.
I assume the only way to achieve the below visual to draw a line over the profile, and combine the two as an object?

[Barry Kelly]

Just place one truss, then select and save as an object, then edit the 2D symbol in the object.

Or as you suggested, draw a line, select the line and the truss and save as an object - you might still need to edit the 2D symbol.

Barry.

[architect · Accepted solution]

I used the following settings (a linear symbol fill that creates a long line). 
This solution allows complex profile editing.