ArchitectCustom frame element sizes

The size of the framing elements can be selected from a pre-set list, or the list can be edited to contain desired or custom sizes.

To edit the size list of the frame elements:

From the Size field in one of the framing element tabs of the Roof Framer dialog box, select Edit List. The Edit Size List dialog box opens, listing the currently available sizes of the roof element.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Add

Adds a size to the list; specify the width and height of the new size

Remove

Deletes the currently selected size

Edit

Edits the currently selected size; enter the new width and height parameters

Move Up/Move Down

Changes the order of the sizes by moving the selected size up or down in the list

The text files that populate the size lists in the framing element dialog boxes can also be edited. The text files are located in the Vectorworks application folder [Vectorworks]\Plug-Ins\VW_Arch\Data.

Framing a roof

 

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