Creating plates
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Command |
Path |
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Roof Framer |
AEC > Framing |
To create plates
Select the roof object.
Select the command.
The Roof Framer dialog box opens.
Click the Plates tab, and select Create Plates.
Specify the plate parameters.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Size |
Specifies the plate size in width x height, in current file units. Sizes can be edited by selecting Edit List (see Custom frame element sizes). |
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Rafter Connection |
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Flush to Top of Plate |
Sets rafters flush to the top of the plate |
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Notched for Plate |
Notches the rafters to set on the plate; enter the Notch Depth, by default this is set to 1.5”. The depth of the notch should not exceed one-third of the rafter depth. |
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Class |
To control appearance and visibility, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing or create a new class (see Creating classes) |
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Classes |
Edits class attributes |
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Object Attributes |
Specifies the plate attributes |
