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Build Framing Dialog

between junctions of the webbing and the top specified in the Build Framing dialog, their
and bottom chords. spacing is not.

Trusses are typically replicated using the
Truss Spacing
Multiple Copy edit button, and their
Trusses are always drawn manually, so while spacing can be set in the Multiple Copy
their depth, span and kingpost defaults are dialog. See “Multiple Copy Dialog” on page
180.

Plan View Panel

The settings on the PLAN VIEW panel affect view. See “Displaying Framing” on page
the apearance of Joists, Rafters, Trusses, and 862.
General Framing members in floor plan

• Specify the Default Fill Style for joists, • C h e c k Use Line for Framing to show
rafters, and General Framing members by joists, rafters, and General Framing mem-
clicking the Fill Style button to open the bers as single lines rather than as closed
Default Framing Fill Style dialog. See polylines. See “Displaying Framing” on
“Fill Style Panel” on page 315. page 862.
• The Default Fill Style is not a dynamic
default setting. Any framing already Note: The Use Line for Framing setting is
present in the plan will not be affected if dynamic but affects the current floor only. The
you change it. Default Fill Style setting affects all framing as
it is created but is not dynamic.

Materials Panel

The default materials that display on General RIALS panel. These materials are used in 3D
Framing objects are specified on the MATE- views only and are not used in the Materials

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