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# Course 2: Truss Design Training

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## Course Overview

This course will explore the core functionalities of Design mode in the Paragon Design App, teaching the skills necessary to create truss components from scratch without needing to create a layout. This course builds on the [Intro to Paragon course](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/).

This will establish a foundational skill set for anyone tasked with creating truss designs in the Paragon Design App and prepares you for more advanced design work and further skill development. **The examples found within are intended to teach the tools available in Paragon, not necessarily specific truss design principles.**

## Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to independently generate, refine, and finalize truss components including:

### Profile Trusses

* Creating Profile Trusses that explore a multitude of tools and features
* Manipulating chord and webbing placement in a variety of conditions
* Design trusses with more unique shapes and bearing locations
* Working with user loads and load cases

### Feature Pattern Trusses

* Understanding the feature details that define Feature Pattern Trusses
* Adjusting chord profiles and defining web member patterns
* Working with sloped, parallel chord trusses

## Target Audience

New or early users of Paragon software.

## Resources

### 1.0 Profile Trusses

[Shared Set Containing all 1.0 Examples](https://design.paragontruss.com/QEFRBBFU5K)

### 2.0 Feature Pattern Trusses

[Project Containing all 2.0 Examples](https://design.paragontruss.com/NRZZBPG5OC)


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