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Chief Architect X10 Reference Manual

1 Specify the Roof Truss Member in the webbing appearing more normal or
Depths. standard. See “Trusses” on page 875.
• Specify the depth of the Top Chord. Check Require Kingpost to include a
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• Specify the depth of the Bottom Chord. central vertical webbing member. If this
is unchecked, a vertical member may still be
• Specify the depth of the Webbing.
created, depending on the Maximum
2 The Maximum Horizontal Span Horizontal Span settings and the length of
settings control the maximum length the truss.
between junctions of the webbing and the Specify the Floor/Ceiling Truss
Top Chord and Bottom Chord. Changing 4 Member Depths.
these values can create different truss
configurations such as kingpost, queenpost, • Specify the depth of the Top Chord.
fink, double fink, fan, howe, or double howe. • Specify the depth of the Bottom Chord.
These distances are measured horizontally • Specify the depth of the Webbing.
for both roof and floor and ceiling trusses. In The Maximum Horizontal Span
some instances, especially in more complex 5 setting controls the maximum length
trusses, making these spans equal may result

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