Framing a wall

Model Name

Select the framing model layer to be used

New

Opens the New Framing Model dialog box to create a new model

Delete

Deletes the currently selected model. Click Yes to delete the selected model. This operation cannot be undone. This command cannot be used if there is only one model in the document.

Framer Output

3D Model

Creates a 3D model layer, complete with the placement of studs, top plates, sole plates, and other components required for framing

2D Model

Creates framing plan and framing diagram layers. The framing plan is a top view of the wall showing the sole plate and stud placement and is drawn in a layer that parallels the layers in the framing model. The top plates are removed to show the stud placement. The framing diagram is an elevation view showing the sole plate, top plates, and stud placement. The framing diagram is drawn in a new design layer and generates as many layers as needed.

Worksheets

Creates two sets of worksheets. The first set provides details on the framing results, including a list of studs sorted by layer, class, frame, and size (Frame TakeOff). The second set provides a summary of frame information, sorted similarly, but providing area and linear footages itemized for each framed wall (Frame Wall Info).

Frame the following layers

Select which layers contain wall data to frame

Options

Opens the Wall Class dialog box to allow the editing of wall class values; see step 4

Wall Class

Name

Lists the classes that contain walls to be framed; walls in the classes in this list are included in the framing model. The framing parameters for each class are displayed beneath.

New

Click to add an additional wall class to the list to be framed

Delete

Deletes the currently selected wall class from the list to be framed. Click Yes to delete the selected class. This operation cannot be undone.

Stud Spacing

Enter the center-to-center distance between studs in this wall class

Sheet Stock Width

Enter the width of the wall sheathing; this is the horizontal sheathing dimension

Max Plate Length

Enter the length of lumber to be used for top and bottom frame members in this wall class

Sheet Stock Height

Enter the width of the wall sheathing; this is the vertical sheathing dimension

Lumber

Nominal

Select the lumber type to use for this wall class; the default types are 2” x 4”, 2” x 6”, and 2” x 10”

New

Click to create a new nominal lumber type; enter the name. Then, with the new type selected in the Nominal list, enter the lumber dimensions in Size

Delete

Deletes the currently selected nominal lumber type. Click Yes to delete the selected lumber type. This operation cannot be undone. This command cannot be used if there is only one lumber type in the document.

Size

Enter the true short dimension for the lumber

by

Enter the true long dimension for the lumber

Output Options

Fire Blocking

Adds extra blocking to this wall class between studs on walls that are shorter than the sheet stock height

Double End Studs

Places two studs, rather than one stud, at each wall end in this wall class

Double Top Plate

Places two plates, rather than one plate, at top of each wall in this wall class

Double Bottom Plate

Places two plates, rather than one plate, at the bottom of each wall in this wall class