ProtaSteel 2021 - Quick Start Guide 24
22. Truss End Plate With Gusset Plate
Truss End Plate with Gusset Plate connection macro creates a connection between a column and
secondary trusses with gusset & end plates. Let us focus on the truss by creating a new view along axis A.
➢ Go to Views
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Create Views
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By Two Points
➢ Click two points along Axis A
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the view will be created as shown below
➢ Double-click anywhere on the new view
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The View Properties will appear
➢ Give the view a new name “Axis A”
➢ Change the Up-Down method in View properties to FULL
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Apply
➢ Zoom to the left side of the truss (Axis A/1)
➢ Press F9 & click on the top of the column node to set it as point of interest & rotation