Begin your Deck Truss

Overview of Sketching the Deck Truss Part

• This guide involves sketch creation for a deck truss part on a testing board.

Steps to Create the Sketch

1. Setup View

• Ensure the deck truss part tab is selected.

• Change the view to top and adjust it to have a flat perspective.

• Zoom out for better visibility of the testing board and bracket.

• Identify where the deck will begin, aligned with a specific line on the board.

2. Using the Use Tool

• Activate the use tool to select the identified line on the board.

• After selection, turn off the use tool to proceed with the line tool.

3. Drawing the Deck

• Choosing Shape: The deck can be either rectangular or triangular.

• After establishing the starting point:

  • Click to start drawing a line.

  • A dimension value will appear to define the width of the cantilever.

4. Dimension of Width

• Width Restrictions: The width should not exceed 3.5 inches to fit under the bracket.

• Example: A width of 2 inches has been chosen for the first line as a suitable dimension.

5. Drawing the Length

• Adjust visibility by turning off the bracket:

  • Navigate to the parts list and deactivate the bracket's visibility by turning off the eyeball icon.

• Length can range between 14 to 16 inches:

• Click to draw the next line, typing 14 and pressing enter to set the length.

• Ensure the line snaps correctly to the designated point on the testing board.

6. Alternative Shapes

• The deck can also be created as a triangle:

  • Start from the midpoint with a visual plan to extend it.

  • Use the dimension tool (D) to set a desired length of 16 inches, which can also be presented as a construction line before finalizing.

  • After dimensioning, continue sketching to finalize the triangular shape.

Conclusion

• This segment covers the initial construction of your deck with flexibility in design.

• Further lessons will involve additional features such as offset, extend, and trim.