Collar Tie

Module(s): Frame Construction: Rafters, Roof Beams, Posts

You can use the Collar Tie tool to create collar ties between rafters or rafters and posts.

To place a collar tie

• Collar ties can only be created where a series of rafters has already been placed.

1. Click Collar Tie (How).
   

   Activate Collar Tie in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Architecture Frame Construction: Rafters, Roof Beams, Posts

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Rafter Design: Rafters, Roof Beams, Posts

2. If you want, you can now modify the collar tie parameters.
   Use one of the following options provided on the Context toolbar.
   

   • Click Properties to set the parameters in a dialog box.
   • Click Match Properties to copy the settings form an existing element.
   • Click Load favorite to select saved parameter combinations.
3. Click the rafter where you want to create a collar tie.
4. Define the height of the collar tie in one of the following ways:
   • The height of the point clicked is proposed. Alter the value.
   • Click a point in one of the views.

     Note:
     When Bottom is active, define the height of the bottom of the collar tie.
     When Top is active, define the height of the top of the collar tie.

5. Define the collar tie's endpoint by clicking a post or the rafter on the opposite side.
6. Press ESC to quit the tool.

Note: The collar tie’s centerline is the same as the centerline of the rafter you click first.