Versions

The new version of TRUSS4 was released. The main new features are:

Graphical tools for the work with walls

Graphical editing tools can be used also for walls in Truss 3D. Using these tools, selected walls can be moved, copied, mirrored, stretched, rotated, extended or cropped.

Bulk editing in Truss 2D

Basic properties of selected members, joints and connections (nail plates) can be easily edited using the new “Properties” sidebar.

Dividing trusses for production in general geometry

In the new “General Geometry” modelling core, it is now possible to divide trusses for manufacturing or transporting reasons. This functionality replaces “Truss cutting” in the old truss model.

Other features

• An option to specify default drawing layers
• BTL export of 3D model
• Extended range of supported CNC machines

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 18.

Engineering manuals

New engineering manuals are available on our web pages:

• Design of a Hip Roof – basic manual for Truss 3D
• Formwork for concrete bridge – manual design of formwork in Truss 2D

Version 17.0 is now available for TRUSS4 users.

The main features in the new version are a completely new design model for trusses and a program Truss Project Manager for management of the projects.

New design model

A new modelling core was developed for the program Truss 2D. The main features:

• Unlimited number of members in structural joint
• Completely user-defined cut detail, including concave cuts
• Eccentric member connection to structural joint
• Unrestricted design of nail plates (adding or removing any nail plate)

Truss Project Manager

Truss Project Manager (TPM) is an entirely new part of the product Truss4, which was developed for efficient project management.

• Database program with cloud storage
• Management and evidence of projects created in the program Truss 3D
• Sharing information about projects and complementary files
• Parametric sort, filtering and search of the projects, jobs and trusses
• Generating 3D model for website

User Guide for the Truss Project Manager.

Other features

• Two separate versions on one device – It is possible to have installed two versions on one computer for an effortless transition to the new version
• Attach a dxf/dwg underlay in the program Truss 2D
• New tools for merging joints and detachment of members

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 17 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

TRUSS4 v16 comes with the following improvements :

• Drawing tools in the program “Truss 2D”
• CAD tools for topology edit in Truss 2D
• Editable web eccentricities
• Improvements in the design according to DIN EN 1995-1-1
• Export of *.dxf for SL laser
• Option to change the number of first timber member in the cutting list
• Option to start a new roof macro as a copy of an existing one
• Customizable colour scheme of documentation
• Improvements in the documentation of structural analysis

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 16 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

TRUSS4 v15 comes with national annexes for Germany, Norway and Sweden.
The new version brings also improved user interface of Truss Explorer and some minor improvements.

TRUSS4 v14 comes with the following improvements:

General improvements:

• Active workspace with context menus
• New graphic selections
• Object snap tracing
• Modified user interface (new toolbars, optimized tree menu)
• Merged windows with project settings
• Support for saw machines Randek and Hundegger P8,P10

Main improvements in Truss 3D:

• New 3D engine
• Automatic search for identical trusses
• Editable position of short mono trusses in hip
• New tool for easy input of splices
• Export IFC

Main improvements in Truss 2D:

• New toolbar “Tools”
• Stubbed truss with cantilever
• Joint on bottom chord with extended web
• Editable number of plates in wedge
• Option to switch off auxiliary plates

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 14.

The Truss4 version 13 was released. This version fixes installation problems on Windows XP/Vista and improves performance on ultra-high resolution screens. This is the last version which can be installed on Windows XP/Vista. The version 14 will support only operating systems Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

TRUSS4 v12 comes with the following improvements :

• Roof surfaces for general polygon
• Switching off load transfer for particular load cases
• Division of attic trusses
• Load transfer from trusses to beams
• Truss generator in tree menu of Truss 2D
• Changes in files for DePauw saw
• German version

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 12 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

TRUSS4 v11 comes with the following improvements :

• Support of high resolution screens
• Extended options in load generator
• Changes in overhanging snow
• Changes in load combinations
• Structural layout according to NF DTU 31.3
• Export of arched members into *.bvn and *btl files
• Measuring distances in 3D workspace
• New options for attic trusses

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 11 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

TRUSS4 v10 comes with the following improvements :

• End cuts can be created in the software Truss 3D
• Extended options fir manufacturing documentation and saw exports
• Extended table in “Truss check”
• Choice of detail in step down hip
• New printing options
• National annex for Austria

Find further information about TRUSS4 version 10 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

Truss v9 comes with the following improvements :

• Load input in Truss 3D
• Shift of edge verticals
• Material Kerto-S
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Improved export for Hundegger saw machine

Find further information about TRUSS version 9 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

Truss v8 comes with the following improvements:

- Loading for canopy roofs
- Tool for removing all construction lines
- Envelopes for inner forces and moments
- Maximum and minimum values of forces and moments on members
- New appearance of icons

Truss 2D

- Load generator
- Improvements in dimensioning
- Improved analysis of deflection between joints
- New keyboard shortcuts

Truss 3D

- Display of analysis results
- Mono-pitched roof attachment
- Extended function of hip roof detail
- New keyboard shortcuts

Find further information about TRUSS version 8 or try the new Demo version for yourself.

Truss v7 comes with the following improvements:

- Improved input of multi-ply girders
- Measuring with snap points
- New truss layout

Truss 2D

- Graphical input of joints
- Option to switch off loading width multiplier for point loads
- Improved analysis scheme of chords with variable depths
- Snap points in positions of point loads

Truss 3D

- Autobackup
- Improved snap points
- Graphical input of points
- New sorting of trusses
- Display of timber dimensions in Truss 3D

Find further information about TRUSS version 7.

Truss v6 comes with the following improvements:

Graphical input of walls, trusses and members
- direct input in 2D workspace without using dialog boxes
- input of walls without points

Construction lines
- auxiliary lines that may be used as snap points for input of walls, trusses and members
 

Extended options of hip
- option for hips in hip

Find further information about TRUSS version 6.

Pro uživatele systému TRUSS4 je připravena ke stažení aktualizace 6.0.

Některá vylepšení ve verzi 6.:

• Grafické zadávání zdí, vazníků a dílců
  - Rovinné (2D) pracovní plochy nyní umožňují přímé zadávání prvků graficky bez nutnosti práce s dialogovými okny.
  - Zdi mohou být nově do konstrukce zadávat též přímo graficky na 2D pracovní ploše bez nutnosti vkládání bodů.
  - Obdobně jako zdi lze zdávat i vazníky.
• Konstrukční linie
  - Konstrukční linie jsou pomocné čáry, které lze využít při modelování konstrukce.
• Rozšíření možností valby
  - Základní valba byla rozšířena o možnost vytvoření částečných valeb v rozích.

Více informací naleznete v PDF souboru:Podrobný seznam změn - TRUSS4 v6