imber truss minimum bearing

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timber truss minimum bearing
i am trying to determine if there is a minimum bearing requirement for a parallel chord timber truss.  i have found minimum bearings for joists and rafters, and was wondering if this requirement applies to trusses as well.

go to:
the nds (national design specification for wood construction) 2001 ed.
article 3.10 discusses "design for bearing" and makes no distinction between joists, rafters, trusses, or other specific type of structural   
rowe,
i will have to thank you also. i had been told that it didn't matter as whethter it was either or. logical. now i know its in writing.
thank you for your responses!  they were greatly appreciated (and used).