# Create Piggyback Roof Truss Type From Model Lines

* Draw a model line and set roof cutoff level to desired height

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* Select a model line and run **Create Roof Truss Type from Model Lines**

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* Name new truss type - select **OK** and wait for truss to be generated

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* Select Model line and run **Create Section View by Model Line**
* Set **Roof Cutting Leve**l to **None**
* Draw new model line for piggyback truss

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* Select a model line and run **Create Piggyback Roof Truss Type from Model Lines**
* Use **Truss Builder** to design new truss - select **OK**

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* Select Group, write new truss family name and fill values of other parameters
* New truss will be created in the place of model line. Section view will be automatically deleted
* Edit type parameter of a new created piggy back truss - Truss Offset

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