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Create a new truss type for the roof span<br />

15 On the Basics tab of the Design Bar, click Truss.<br />

16 In the Type Selector, select M_Howe Flat Truss: Standard.<br />

17 On the Options Bar, click .<br />

18 In the Element Properties dialog, click Edit/New.<br />

19 In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate.<br />

20 In the Name dialog, enter M_Howe Flat Truss - Roof Span, and click OK.<br />

21 In the Type Properties dialog, do the following:<br />

■ Under Vertical Webs, for Structural Framing Type, select M_HSS-Hollow Structural Section:<br />

HSS203.2X203.2X9.5.<br />

■ Under Diagonal Webs, for Structural Framing Type, select M_HSS-Hollow Structural Section:<br />

HSS203.2X203.2X9.5.<br />

■ Click OK.<br />

22 In the Element Properties dialog, click OK.<br />

Apply the new truss type<br />

572 | Chapter 18 Truss Building<br />

23 In the Project Browser, under 3D Views, double-click 3D.<br />

24 On the View toolbar, click , draw a zoom box around one of the long trusses, and then<br />

select the truss as shown.

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