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End Bevels
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose To define end bevels Prerequisites An existing truss Steps To define bevels: Open an existing truss or create a new one. From the Member menu, select End Bevel, click , or right-click to select. The End Bevel window displays. Select bevel options and click OK to save. Related Topics Export Truss as a PDF
Apply a Miter Cut
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose The Miter option applies a miter cut to a joint. A Miter cut makes the inside lines intersect; when the lumber is the same size this is the bisecting angle. Prerequisites An existing truss Steps To use the Miter option: Open the truss and select the joint. On the main toolbar, select Joint and then select Joint Geometry. The Joint Geometry
Add Walls Using Sum of Dimensions
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Create walls by using the sum of dimensions entered in the Layout Commands field Prerequisites A layout Steps Watch video Enter a combination of commands in the Layout Commands field and press Enter. For example: The above command creates an 11-10-00 wall to the right. Notes: Use the U,D,L,R keys or the arrow keys to indicate direction of
Plate Summary Report
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
The Plate Summary report shows plating details for each truss. Details include: Each joint plate size and gauge Each joint member actual and required plate area Each joint member actual and required plate teeth
Recommended EnvData Settings
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
The following table provides recommended default EnvData settings when setting up Truss Studio. EnvData Menu Preset Setting Default Value Recommended Value Country/Region/Note Load Template Manager Valley/Cap BCDL Typical 1 US & CAN Edit Fastener Settings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Ply Blank As required US & CAN Edit Fastener Settings Alternate Fasteners
Autofill fields
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
When the date fields below are double-clicked, fields autofill. Estimated Start Date The currently selected task must have an Estimated Start date to enable the Adjust Estimated Start Date button. For more details, see the figures below. Adjust Estimated Start Dates Enabled Adjust Estimated Start Dates Disabled Add or remove items Add/remove items b
Sort Criteria: Ascending and Descending
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Sort Criteria: Ascending and Descending Sorting criteria uses ascending and descending order. The following table explains what ascending and descending means for each piece of criteria. Criteria Description Ascending Descending Truss Name In alphanumeric order of truss name From 1-9, A-Z From Z-A, 9-1 Piece Quantity In order of piece quantity From
Adding Internal Blocks to Articles
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Sometimes you need to add private notes or internal documentation within your public knowledge base articles. Internal blocks let you create restricted sections that are only visible to your team members while keeping the rest of the article public. To add an internal block: Open the article editor Click the "Insert Block" button in the toolbar Add
Client Server Project Feature Summary
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
The following table provides a summary of the client server project information: When the project check out status shows a question mark (?), one of the following has occurred: Projects are checked out using this client, but the user who is logged in does not match the user who checked out the project. User has a project checked out, but not on this
Align With
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Change a plate orientation by selecting a member to align the plate with. Use Offset X/Offset Y and/or Rotation to manipulate the plate position. Prerequisites An existing truss with plates Steps To use Align With: Open an existing truss. Click Run on the toolbar to analyze the truss and plate the joints. The truss is plated. A sample trus
Truss Quick Reference Sheet
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
This reference lets you view different styles of trusses and provides the commands for creating each type of truss.
Export 3D PDF
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Component Manufacturers often need to collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors and home owners. In order to do this effectively they need to be able to send layouts in a format that can be easily accessed and viewed. This feature allows others to review a 3D layout without needing access to Truss Studio. Prerequisites An existing
Glossary
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
This is a auto-generated Article of all your definitions within the glossary. Glossary This is a auto-generated Article of all your definitions within the glossary. All A B Anchorage Connection between the roof or floor framing members (e.g., trusses, bracing, etc.) and the building structure, which is required to transfer the forces from these memb
Project Relationship Summary
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Project Information View - Quantity Relationship Summary The Components, Miscellaneous, Sets, Plans/Elevations and Deliveries icons interact to represent all items within the selected project Access the project in view or edit mode to display the Project Information specifics. Project Information View Quantity Relationship Summary Quantity relations
Based On Project Rules
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
The following tables describe the data that is copied to the new project from the based on project when the new project is created: New Bids New Projects New Change Orders Related Topics Associated Projects Convert a Bid to a Project Create Bid Create a Change Order Create a Master Project Create Project Create Project From Design Data
Estimated Hours Overview
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Estimated hours and actual hours can be tracked for each task in a project. The information below shows how: Estimated hours can be predefined for tasks Adjustments to estimated hours can be predefined for project categories and classes. Only Project Category adjustments are applied. Project Classes adjustments are not applied. Category adjustments
Director Online Help
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Introduction NOTICE: Due to ongoing software development, user interfaces such as toolbars, icons, and commands may change from what is shown in Help. CS Director can manage projects of any size, from a single truss to an entire development. CS Director provides powerful integrated tools for managing projects from start to finish with functions th
Batch Processing
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Summary Once all groups are defined and trusses sequenced, use the Batch Process function on the Tools ribbon before generating any reports to ensure all data is current. Also, use Batch Process to generate lumber yard output for automated saws and tables. Window Batch Processing Component Groups Tab Release Tab Once trusses are assigned to releases
Add Board
Published March 7th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Easily and quickly add a board to the interior or exterior of a truss profile. You can also specify the type, size, species, and alignment. Prerequisites An existing truss Steps Watch video 1. From the Operations menu, select Add Board or click . You are prompted to select the first point on the truss. The following prompt displays: Before
User Loadcase Report
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Print only user loadcases on a report appended to the Truss Design Drawing. Steps Watch Video Enable the user loadcase option by setting Other > Print User Loadcases with Truss Drawing to True. Ensure that your truss has user loadcases. From the Entry Mode menu, select Output. Navigate to the folder where your RGT files are stored (usua
Our Company
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Summary Enter information about the company using CS Director software in their organization. Window Administration - Our Company 1. Select Administration > Our Company . The Adminstration - Our Company window displays. Section/Field Description Id User-defined alpha-numeric number assigned to the company. Name Company name Default Select to mak
3-Node Heel Analog
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose This feature is particularly effective in helping with trusses that have deflection issues. It may also be helpful for trusses with sliders where lumber fails in the first panel. Prerequisites Any truss with deflection issues Steps From EnvData > Analysis > Overall Controls, select 3-Node heel analog option. To enable this analog, se
Workflow With CS Truss Studio
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Workflow and navigation between CS Director and Truss Studio lets you work in Director while Truss Studio is open. Following are the highlights: Quickly navigate between Director and Truss Studio without the need to open and close Truss Studio. Increase productivity using multiple monitors with CS Director open on one monitor while Truss Studio is o
Managing Project Presets and Material Catalogs
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
The following figure demonstrates how Preset Templates and Material Catalogs work when creating a project. Note: Both Truss Studio Layout and Design must be closed in order to access Project Materials. The design application always use values in Project Materials and Project Presets. General Concepts for Presets and Materials Presets Presets h
Create Shear Panels & Blocks in Design View
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose To add or modify shear panels or blocks on a truss. Steps Watch videos Watch video - Side Supported Shear Panels To add shear panels: 1. In the Span box, enter the truss span. 2. In the TC Profile box, enter the Shear Panel (sp) command. For this example, ha7 sp is used. The length of the vertical panel created is defined in the Env Data
Create Spacing Dimensions
Published March 6th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Purpose Dimensioning tools provide the ability to quickly place dimensions, align, and move them. You can draw dimensions on layouts to communicate bearing locations, girder setbacks, and verify building and truss dimensions. Prerequisites An existing truss or wall Steps To create spacing dimensions: On the Dimensions menu, select Spacing Dimensio
Introduction
Published March 5th, 2025 by Bill Wolff
Introduction to Truss Studio and Director 2024.5 CS Truss Studio provides layout and design tools for creating and analyzing roof and floor trusses. Before using the application, we recommend viewing the Overview Video. NOTICE: Due to ongoing software development, user interfaces such as toolbars, icons, and commands may differ from what is shown in
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