Placing a Multi-Strut V360 Backtie

Some backties in V360 are designed to have multiple struts to support the tension. In Lineardraft, these are represented by a single backtie that should be added twice using specific foundations and baseplates.

The following article will guide you through configuring the foundation and baseplate selection for a multi-strut backtie. To follow the full process for adding a backtie please see the following article: Adding a Backtie


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Step 1: Click 'Adjust' in the 'Structures' section of the Lineardraft toolbar, then click the structure to which you are adding a backtie

This will open the 'Edit Structure' window.

Step 2: Click 'Backties' and 'Add' then select the required backtie

Select your backtie and configure the style, distance, and height.

Step 3: Select the appropriate foundation, choosing the 'primary' version

Step 4: Select the appropriate baseplate, choosing the 'primary' version, and click 'Confirm'

Step 5: Click 'Add' to place another backtie

Select the appropriate backtie, and configure the style, distance, and height.

Step 6: Select the same foundation from Step 3, this time choosing the 'secondary' version

Please note: No duplicate allocation will be provided when adding a ‘secondary’ foundation.

Step 7: Select the same baseplate from Step 4, this time choosing the 'secondary' version, and click 'Confirm'

Please note: No duplicate allocation will be provided when adding a ‘secondary’ baseplate.

Step 8: Click 'Confirm' on the 'Backties' window, and 'Confirm' on the 'Edit Structure' window

This will close the 'Backties' window and the 'Edit Structure' window respectively, and confirm the changes.

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