Truss System.

[michnov]

When i already created a truss construction which i need how to assign it to truss system without snap each part to other part?

[jcogdell]

Is this a truss construction that has been imported from another application?
if so they will have likely imported as 2D/3D symbols rather than as truss objects.

You have a couple of options for how to deal with this

1. select the truss construction (or just part of it) and convert it to a hanging position. This will allow you to give it a position name and attach lights to it
2. convert the imported truss symbols/blocks into Spotlight truss symbols,
   The thread linked below explains the process of creating your own truss symbols
3. redraw the truss construction using the Spotlight truss tool. 

Which option is the best for you will depend on what you are trying to achieve and who you are working with.

[michnov]

It's so interesting thank you for new information, but my problem is more easy. I need to do truss system with truss from VW libraries.

[jcogdell]

You can convert Spotlight trusses into a hanging positions as well, so you can give the structure a name.

Changing the Truss system name can be done in the Replace Truss dialogue (found in the Spotlight>Rigging menu)

once the dialogue is open double click on the truss system you wish to change.
The main issue with this is that as you draw more truss Auto-connect may override your system name.

 

Another option is to use the 'Rigging Object Info record' that is attached to every truss at insertion

Select all the sections of truss you want to give a name to

go to the Data pane of the OIP

click on the arrow icon beside position name so that you can manually enter the new name

enter the name

Once this is done you can use any of the Rigging object data tags as a label for the truss line or construction