How to have iDesign calculate the drop amount of a flat top chord in iDesign.

1. Open the Edit Tools and select "Move Piece".
                                               
2. Select the flat top chord as the piece to drop.
3. Select the from point as shown below.
   
   
   

Standard Drop

    4.  In the input field type "108d@6" and then press Enter.
                108 = The depth of a 2x4 laid flat.
                d = Indicates this will be a standard drop calculation.
                @6 = The pitch used in calculating the plumb height of the drop.

Girder Drop

    4.  In the input field type "108g@6" and then press Enter.
                108 = The depth of a 2x4 laid flat.
                g = Indicates this will be a girder drop calculation.
                @6 = The pitch used in calculating the plumb height of the drop.

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