# Paragon Academy ## Training Academy - [Welcome to the Paragon Training Academy](https://training.paragontruss.com/welcome-to-the-paragon-training-academy.md) ## C1: Intro to Paragon - [Course 1: Intro to Paragon](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/welcome/readme.md): Estimated Completion Time: 3 Hours and 10 minutes - [1.1 Sign Up & Log In](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/1.0-account-setup-and-log-in/1.1-sign-up-and-log-in.md): Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes - [2.1 Design Interface](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/2.0-interface-tools-and-features/2.1-design-interface.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [2.2 Layout Interface](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/2.0-interface-tools-and-features/2.2-layout-interface.md): Estimated Completion Time: 5 minutes - [2.3 Tools & Features](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/2.0-interface-tools-and-features/2.3-tools-and-features.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [2.4 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/2.0-interface-tools-and-features/2.4-self-assessment.md): Please allow the embedded assessment to load before moving on. - [3.1 Creating & Navigating Projects via Paragon Design](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/3.0-intro-to-projects-and-settings/3.1-creating-and-navigating-projects-via-paragon-design.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [3.2 Sharing Projects via Shared Sets](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/3.0-intro-to-projects-and-settings/3.2-sharing-projects-via-shared-sets.md): Estimated Completion Time: 7 minutes - [3.3 Understanding Paragon Settings](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/3.0-intro-to-projects-and-settings/3.3-understanding-paragon-settings.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [3.4 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/3.0-intro-to-projects-and-settings/3.4-self-assessment.md): Please allow the embedded assessment to load before moving on. - [4.1 Creating & Webbing Components](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/4.0-creating-editing-and-analyzing-components/4.1-creating-and-webbing-components.md): Estimated Completion Time: 22 minutes - [4.2 Feature Pattern End Conditions](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/4.0-creating-editing-and-analyzing-components/4.2-feature-pattern-end-conditions.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [4.3 Feature Pattern Interior Conditions](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/4.0-creating-editing-and-analyzing-components/4.3-feature-pattern-interior-conditions.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [4.4 Truss Settings & Analysis](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/4.0-creating-editing-and-analyzing-components/4.4-truss-settings-and-analysis.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [4.5 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/4.0-creating-editing-and-analyzing-components/4.5-self-assessment.md): Please allow the embedded assessment to load before moving on. - [5.1 Creating Walls](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.1-creating-walls.md): Estimated Completion Time: 10 minutes - [5.2 Creating Roof Planes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.2-creating-roof-planes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 13 minutes - [5.3 Creating Truss Envelopes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.3-creating-truss-envelopes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [5.4 Creating Feature Pattern Containers & Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.4-creating-feature-pattern-containers-and-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [5.5 Importing .DXF and Creating Walls](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.5-importing-.dxf-and-creating-walls.md): Estimated Completion Time: 10 minutes - [5.6 Exporting & Downloading Options](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.6-exporting-and-downloading-options.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [5.7 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/5.0-creating-a-layout/5.7-self-assessment.md): Please allow the embedded assessment to load before moving on. - [6.1 Creating Material Lists](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/6.0-material-lists-and-pricing/6.1-creating-material-lists.md): Estimated Completion Time: 18 minutes - [6.2 Adding Prices for Materials](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/6.0-material-lists-and-pricing/6.2-adding-prices-for-materials.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [6.3 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/6.0-material-lists-and-pricing/6.3-self-assessment.md): Please allow the embedded assessment to load before moving on. - [Course Complete](https://training.paragontruss.com/c1-intro-to-paragon/wrap-up/course-complete.md) ## C2: Truss Design Training - [Course 2: Truss Design Training](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/welcome/readme.md): Estimated Completion Time: 1 Hour and 42 minutes - [1.1 Long Span Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.1-long-span-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 11 minutes - [1.2 Sloped Bottom Chord Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.2-sloped-bottom-chord-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 11 minutes - [1.3 Designing with Additional Loads](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.3-designing-with-additional-loads.md): Estimated Completion Time: 12 minutes - [1.4 Girders and Jacks](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.4-girders-and-jacks.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [1.5 Top Chord Bearing Roof Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.5-top-chord-bearing-roof-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 11 minutes - [1.6 Profile Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/1.0-profile-truss-exercises/1.6-profile-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [2.1 Floor Trusses with Customized Interior and End Conditions](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/2.0-feature-pattern-truss-exercises/2.1-floor-trusses-with-customized-interior-and-end-conditions.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [2.2 Floor Trusses with a Top Chord Vertical Step](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/2.0-feature-pattern-truss-exercises/2.2-floor-trusses-with-a-top-chord-vertical-step.md): Estimated Completion Time: 21 minutes - [2.3 Roof Trusses with Parapets](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/2.0-feature-pattern-truss-exercises/2.3-roof-trusses-with-parapets.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [2.4 Roof Trusses with Sloped Parallel Chords](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/2.0-feature-pattern-truss-exercises/2.4-roof-trusses-with-sloped-parallel-chords.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [2.5 Feature Pattern Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/2.0-feature-pattern-truss-exercises/2.5-feature-pattern-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [Course Complete](https://training.paragontruss.com/c2-truss-design-training/wrap-up/course-complete.md) ## C3: Intermediate Layout & Design - [Course 3: Intermediate Layout & Design Workflow](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/course-3-intermediate-layout-and-design-workflow.md): Estimated Completion Time: 4 Hours and 57 minutes - [1.1 Creating a Project in Paragon Design](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/1.0-getting-started/1.1-creating-a-project-in-paragon-design.md): Estimated Completion Time: 5 minutes - [1.2 Creating a Project in Paragon Projects](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/1.0-getting-started/1.2-creating-a-project-in-paragon-projects.md): Estimated Completion Time: 5 minutes. The Paragon Projects App is only available for Team and Enterprise Plans. - [1.3 Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/1.0-getting-started/1.3-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [2.1 Importing DXF Work Lines](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/2.0-bearings/2.1-importing-dxf-work-lines.md): Estimated Completion Time: 4 minutes - [2.2 Structural & Non-Structural Walls](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/2.0-bearings/2.2-structural-and-non-structural-walls.md): Estimated Completion Time: 14 minutes - [2.3 Porch Beams & Columns](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/2.0-bearings/2.3-porch-beams-and-columns.md): Estimated Completion Time: 15 minutes - [2.4 Deleting Imported Work Lines](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/2.0-bearings/2.4-deleting-imported-work-lines.md): Estimated Completion Time: 4 minutes - [2.5 Bearing Envelopes Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/2.0-bearings/2.5-bearing-envelopes-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [3.1 Creating Vaulted Ceilings](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/3.0-ceiling-planes-and-tray-ceilings/3.1-creating-vaulted-ceilings.md): Estimated Completion Time: 8 minutes - [3.2 Creating a Tray Ceiling](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/3.0-ceiling-planes-and-tray-ceilings/3.2-creating-a-tray-ceiling.md): Estimated Completion Time: 7 minutes - [3.3 Ceiling Planes Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/3.0-ceiling-planes-and-tray-ceilings/3.3-ceiling-planes-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [4.1 Creating Roof Planes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/4.0-roof-planes/4.1-creating-roof-planes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [4.2 Cutting Roof Planes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/4.0-roof-planes/4.2-cutting-roof-planes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 21 minutes - [4.3 Adjusting Fascia Height](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/4.0-roof-planes/4.3-adjusting-fascia-height.md): Estimated Completion Time: 5 minutes - [4.4 Roof Planes Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/4.0-roof-planes/4.4-roof-planes-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [5.1 Creating Gable Truss Envelopes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.1-creating-gable-truss-envelopes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 9 minutes - [5.2 Creating Hip Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.2-creating-hip-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 12 minutes - [5.3 Creating Bounding Work Lines & Truss Runs](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.3-creating-bounding-work-lines-and-truss-runs.md): Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes - [5.4 Validating & Refining Truss Solids in 3D](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.4-validating-and-refining-truss-solids-in-3d.md): Estimated Completion Time: 10 minutes - [5.5 Creating Valley Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.5-creating-valley-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 12 minutes - [5.6 Flipping Truss Orientation](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.6-flipping-truss-orientation.md): Estimated Completion Time: 5 minutes - [5.7 Truss Envelopes Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/5.0-create-truss-envelopes/5.7-truss-envelopes-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [6.1 Generating Designs for Truss Envelopes](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/6.0-generating-component-designs/6.1-generating-designs-for-truss-envelopes.md): Estimated Completion Time: 4 minutes - [6.2 Relabeling Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/6.0-generating-component-designs/6.2-relabeling-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 26 minutes - [6.3 Analyzing Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/6.0-generating-component-designs/6.3-analyzing-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 4 minutes - [6.4 Generating Component Designs Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/6.0-generating-component-designs/6.4-generating-component-designs-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [7.1 Adjusting Corner Girder Plate Placement (D-CG6)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/7.0-editing-hip-systems/7.1-adjusting-corner-girder-plate-placement-d-cg6.md): Estimated Completion Time: 3 minutes - [7.2 Optimizing Hip Trusses](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/7.0-editing-hip-systems/7.2-optimizing-hip-trusses.md): Estimated Completion Time: 32 minutes - [7.3 Hip Systems Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/7.0-editing-hip-systems/7.3-hip-systems-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. - [8.1 Optimizing Tray Ceiling Truss Designs (A01A)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.1-optimizing-tray-ceiling-truss-designs-a01a.md): Estimated Completion Time: 14 minutes - [8.2 Refining Scissor Truss Designs (B01, B01A, B01B)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.2-refining-scissor-truss-designs-b01-b01a-b01b.md): Estimated Completion Time: 8 minutes - [8.3 Adding Horizontal Blocking for a Scissor Gable Truss (B01-GBL)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.3-adding-horizontal-blocking-for-a-scissor-gable-truss-b01-gbl.md): Estimated Completion Time: 17 minutes - [8.4 Adjusting Member Cuts to Improve Plating (C01-GBL)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.4-adjusting-member-cuts-to-improve-plating-c01-gbl.md): Estimated Completion Time: 6 minutes - [8.5 Modifying Transition Gables (B01-GBL-T)](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.5-modifying-transition-gables-b01-gbl-t.md): Estimated Completion Time: 18 minutes - [8.6 Finalizing Component Designs Self-Assessment](https://training.paragontruss.com/c3-intermediate-layout-and-design/8.0-finalizing-component-designs/8.6-finalizing-component-designs-self-assessment.md): Please allow the self-assessment to load before moving on. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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