8.4 Hip Drop for hip panel/rafters



  • In order to accommodate hip and gable end roof panels, hip trusses and gable end last truss need to be dropped


  • E.g. First select truss/s. Right click and from the contextual menu click on  ‘Properties’.

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  • Truss parameter dialog box will appear. Tick ON Hip drop by 89mm and click OK

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  • Click on Yes  ( to update the shape and supports )


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  • As you can see that the selected trusses now have a hip dropped to accommodate roof panels. 

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