Start from a template
A new Space truss starts from a template: Empty, Pyramid, Tower, Double-layer grid, Gable roof, Bridge, the 25-bar tower benchmark, or a generic Baja SAE or FSAE chassis. Most templates take parameters such as spans, modules or panels before they are created.
Nodes first, then members
In 3D you place nodes with the Node tool on the work plane, then join them with Member by tapping from node to node. Work plane chooses the plane you draw on and its offset; touch a node to type its exact x, y and z.
Supports can be a pin, roller, slider or fixed support, or any combination of components. Forces are given by components, along a global axis, along a bar or towards another node.
Truss or frame
A truss carries axial force only, with pinned joints. Switch the structure to Frame and its members also bend and twist, with rigid joints: give each member its section, roll angle β and end releases, and the supports can hold rotations and take couples.
Navigate and read the results
Orbit with one finger; pinch with two fingers to zoom and pan. The view cube at the top right jumps to the standard views; Isometric and Fit are on the right rail, with Labels for node and bar names.
Results show axial force, stress and safety factor as a heat map, and the deformed shape is animated. For a target safety factor, Load capacity finds the factor λ that scales the loads to reach it.
