Support Configuration

Having located the support and identified the supported lines, a basic support configuration is chosen from a set of specification-based standards. These can be user defined, but a sample set is provided, including a one- or two-level goalpost, a braced cantilever, an L bracket etc.

The configuration determines the basic shape and jointing information. It may be standard (with parameterized dimensions) or special. The dimensions of a standard support template can be changed, but it cannot have extra members added. Special templates can be modified by adding members for further support or bracing, and changes to jointing information or support dimensions.