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The video discusses the process of integrating attic trusses into building designs using SmartBuild. When a designer cannot find an exact match for trusses in their catalog, they must adjust settings to visualize and create trusses according to their building’s needs.
The process is uniform, regardless of the truss style or type of building frame being used. The video demonstrates how to activate and use fields in the SmartBuild software to create an attic-style truss. By inputting room dimensions, users can visualize how the truss will appear in the building design. This visualization helps in adjusting trusses to fit specific design needs before proceeding with estimates. For designers who frequently work with specific building sizes, creating a catalog of attic trusses ensures that SmartBuild can automatically find matching trusses for future projects, simplifying the design process.
The video explains how to create and add new trusses to this catalog, allowing for efficient retrieval and application. The speaker explains how to adjust room sizes and create trusses with proper webbing to ensure they look visually normal in the design. By reviewing the job and configuring truss settings, designers can add new attic trusses to their database, complete with descriptions and SKU details for easy management and reference.
The video also offers tips on managing truss pricing within the SmartBuild software. By checking and updating truss prices regularly, designers can ensure their cost estimates remain accurate over time. This feature allows users to keep their catalogs current and useful. In conclusion, the video provides a concise guide on implementing attic trusses in building designs using SmartBuild. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining an updated truss catalog and offers practical steps for visualizing and pricing trusses effectively.
Action items:
1. Explore and activate the attic truss feature in SmartBuild to visualize building designs with attic trusses.
2. Adjust and input room dimensions in SmartBuild to ensure truss designs fit specific project needs.
3. Create and maintain a catalog of frequently used attic trusses to streamline future design processes.
4. Review truss settings and configurations to ensure accuracy before adding them to the catalog.
5. Regularly check and update truss prices in SmartBuild to maintain accurate cost estimates.
6. Watch the additional implementation series video for a more in-depth understanding of setting up a truss catalog.