metal decking question

Anonymous · ‎07-24-2008

i have a created a roof framing plan with steel trusses and 1 1/2" metal decking on top of that. in my section plan the trusses show up and the metal decking on top of that as well. however, in my 3d views the metal decking does not show up. what am i doing wrong? i can even attach the file so that you may see what i am talking about.

thank you in advance.

eric brown
barker drottar associates
structural engineers
las vegas nevada

Joe.Charpentier · ‎07-25-2008

In a 3-d view, you will only see the full slab thickess.

The metal deck is only seen in a view where the slab is cut.

Joe

Anonymous · ‎07-25-2008

sorry, i found my mistake. i had the visibility option for the roof info turned off.

Anonymous · ‎07-29-2008

Hi

I'm having the same problem.
What family are you using & which visibility option did you set?

Cheers
Dave F.

Anonymous · ‎07-29-2008

Dave,
just received your note. working on a large project, however i will get back to you a.s.a.p. unless someone answers this first.

sorry for the inconvenience.

eric

Joe.Charpentier · ‎07-29-2008

I assume that he meant that the "roof" category is not set in the visibility/Graphics for that view.

To make sure that it is on, go to the visibility Graphics Dialog ("VG") and make sure there is a check next to "roofs."

Joe

Anonymous · ‎07-29-2008

joe,
you are absolutly right.

thanks for your time...

eric