> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.besmart.software/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/feature-descriptions/truss-metal-framing/truss-design-settings.md).

# Truss Design Settings

• Select **Truss Design Setting**s directly from **Truss+** menu

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### Truss Insert\Update options

* Select cutting type for webs • Cut/Cope truss elements by selected cut type

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2Fq57KWxQ4DNy1T4YSSOxL%2F1.jpeg?alt=media)

* Cut/Cope truss elements by selected cut type • Attach truss top chord to roof top face. If not – truss top chord will be attached to roof bottom face

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* Select truss overhang cutting and framing type

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### Truss builder

* Select default truss type to use it when creating new truss family with Truss Builder
* Maximal length of bottom chord for Truss Builder. When creating new truss family by model line which is longer – bottomchord will be split in two tiles
* Optimal value of ‘Max overhang search distance’ parameter allows inserting trusses inside a building without overhang.

Value must be a little higher then maximal length of overhang in current project

* Use Recalculate Bottom Chord when creating new wood truss family with Truss Builder

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### Predefine Web Position Rules for Jacks and Corner Girders

• Select truss type in Jack or Corner girder truss tabs to change web position rules and click Modify button

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### Predefine Web Position Rules for Jacks and Corner Girders

• Modify parameters or click on the Jack expert button for better understanding of parameters and their values

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