Truss Family Properties

Modify a truss family to define specific behaviors or Identity Data that apply across all types in that family.

To change family properties, open the element in the Family Editor and change its properties on the Properties palette.

Name Description
Identity Data
OmniClass Number The number from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.
OmniClass Title The name from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.
Seek Item ID A user editable character string used for finding the element in search queries.
Other
Rotate with component When selected, the element rotates with the component on which it is placed.
Shared For nested families only. If the nested family is shared, you can select, tag, and schedule the nested family separately from the host family. If the nested family is not shared, then components created by the host family and nested family act as a single unit.