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Introduction to Truss Loading Course Workbook

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Using iDesign's Loading Tools, we can verify our calculation and apply the load to the truss. 1. Take the girder into iDesign (if the job is already on your computer) 2. Select the Loading icon 3. Select the Add Concentrated Loads icon 4. Select the Header tab and enter data into the appropriate fields. 5. Select the Apply button 6. Read the yellow prompt at the bottom of the screen (Header location?). 7. Use your mouse cursor to select the peak of truss. 8. Read the yellow prompt at the bottom of the screen (Select the piece that load gets applied to). 9. Use your mouse cursor to select the top chord just to the right or left of the peak.

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