METAL FRAMING WALL+ FRAMING CONFIGURATION

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1 METAL FRAMING WALL+ FRAMING CONFIGURATION

2 Framing Configuration Framing Configuration definition of all framing parameters. It allows to configure and save settings for all sorts of frames main wall Frames and Secondary Frames. It is very versatile tool with thousands of different possibilities. 2

In Top part choose Configuration Type which you want to use and Configuration Name which you

3 Framing Configuration Framing Configuration dialog is divided into four main parts: Top, Left, Center and Right. In Top part choose Configuration Type which you want to use and Configuration Name which you want to modify. Left part lets you select framing type going from bottom. TOP LEFT CENTER RIGHT Center part the settings. Right part shows a picture of the part you modify. 3

4 Framing Configuration Material Class defines material. Wood Framing Wall+ uses Wood and Metal Framing Wall+ uses Steel Configuration Type choose type of framing you want to configure. Possible options Frame and Secondary Frame 4

5 Framing Configuration Configuration Name configuration with all framing settings. You can use a sample or create new configurations. Moreover, you can rename or delete existing configurations. Wall+M framing configurations are saved in C:\Users\user name\appdata\roaming\tools 4 Revit\Wall+M2015 Configurations catalogue. The content from this catalogue can be copied to other users computer if needed. 5

6 Framing Configuration One framing configuration contains a catalogue and XML file under the same name: 6

Common Settings Use for all Framing Elements (except Openings) if ticked then selected stud and plate families will be used for other framing elements, like connections, bridgings, noggings etc.

7 Common Settings Use for all Framing Elements (except Openings) if ticked then selected stud and plate families will be used for other framing elements, like connections, bridgings, noggings etc. without an option to change it to the custom family Main Type of Studs (or Plates) select a family for the Studs or Plate. The sample families are: For C+C system M_MF C+C Stud and M_MF C+C Plate For C+C Chamfered system M_MF C+C_CH Stud and M_MF C+C_CH Plate For C+U system M_MF Stud-Joist and M_MF Track Width (b) shows the width, b parameter value from selected family type Depth (h, d) shows the depth, h or d parameter value from selected family type Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness the software finds the frame family type with depth which fits the wall layer thickness. Wall Frame Panels if ticked then wall frames are assembled in manufactory, if not ticked assembled in-place 7

Common Settings Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness If you get such message after trying to frame a wall using Fame Wall: It means that Define Depth (h, d) by Layer

Metal stud must have a type which parameter d Depth must be equal to core layer depth. Note: There must be set a good rounding of depth of wall layer.

8 Common Settings Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness If you get such message after trying to frame a wall using Fame Wall: It means that Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness setting is ticked and the software can t find suitable type in the stud or plate family. Metal stud must have a type which parameter d Depth must be equal to core layer depth. Note: There must be set a good rounding of depth of wall layer. Imperial profiles have depth inch 3 numbers after comma. 3/8 = 0, /8 = 0, /8 = 0, Sample families do not include all possible types. Link to the blog post: 8

preparation of shop drawings Framing Member Mark symbol used for marking framing

9 Common Settings Element Mark Definitions tab naming convention of framing members. You can set individual mark settings for each part of the frame for easy preparation of shop drawings Framing Member Mark symbol used for marking framing elements Those values will be automatically added to the frame after pressing Frame Wall 9

10 Common Settings Unticked Ticked Connect Headers to Internal King Stud headers can go to internal or external king 10

11 Common Settings Ticked Unticked Connect Bridging/Nogging to External End Connection Joist/Stud allows to insert/extend bridging/nogging/bracing between end connection studs 11

12 Common Settings Unticked Ticked Extended Analytical Lines If unticked then analytical lines of top and bottom plates gets standard positions of endpoints If ticked then analytical lines of top and bottom plates are extended in connections to joint together 12

13 Common Settings Unticked Ticked Cut Top/Bottom Plates can be used only for C+C Chamfered system 13

Common Settings Allow to rename families and types feature allows to rename families and types. Steps: 1. Tick Allow to rename families and types 2.

14 Common Settings Allow to rename families and types feature allows to rename families and types. Steps: 1. Tick Allow to rename families and types 2. Click Save to save all predefined configurations, including names and types of all used families 3. Rename needed families or types 4. Open Framing Configuration Modify Settings tab again 5. Untick Allow to rename families and types 6. Click Save to save all predefined configurations, including renamed families and types 14

15 Wall Framing Vertical Stud tab Type select family and type that will be used for studs. Default value comes from Common Settings tab Rotate 180 if ticked then rotates vertical studs by 180 degrees Unticked Note: Rotate 180 works only on newly framed walls. It will not work by using Modify Wall Framing function Ticked 15

16 Wall Framing Vertical Stud tab Stud Spacing defines the distance between the studs Start Stud Offset defines common stud offset from last stud. Offset direction can be defined either from first or last, or both studs First/Last Spacing is dependent on exterior side of the wall as shown below. The beginning of array is from the left side watching from exterior side of the wall First 16

17 Wall Framing Top Plate tab Type select family and type that will be used for top plates. Default value comes from Common Settings tab Rotate 180 if ticked then rotates top plate by 180 degrees Rotate 90 if ticked then rotates top plate by 90 degrees Number of Elements inserts the defined number of top plates into frame 17

18 Wall Framing Bottom Plate tab Type select family and type that will be used for bottom plates. Default value comes from Common Settings tab Rotate 180 if ticked then rotates bottom plate by 180 degrees Cut First Element if there is at least one bottom plate you can cut it or leave it as a whole. Rotate 90 if ticked then rotates bottom plate by 90 degrees Number of Elements inserts a defined number of bottom plates into frame 18

19 Wall Framing Offset tab frame offsets in all preferred directions 19

20 Opening Framing Settings for Windows, Doors and other Openings Opening settings are saved under separate names and can be adjusted for different sizes. Also the software will recognize if the opening is inserted into the structural (bearing) or not structural wall 20

21 Opening Framing King Stud Type select family and type that will be used for window king studs. Default value comes from Framing Configuration Common Settings tab Number of King Studs inserts a defined number of king studs into frame 21

22 Opening Framing King Stud Clear Spacing show the distance between king studs. At least two king studs have to be selected 22

23 Opening Framing King Stud Opening Rotate Second 180 is unticked for the second kind stud Rotate 180 is ticked for the main kind stud 23

24 Opening Framing Header Top, Middle and Bottom Type select family and type that will be used for opening top, middle and bottom plates. Default values come from Framing Configuration Common Settings tab Header choose from one of pre-defined header types and see changes in preview window. Headers are hard coded in the software. If you need more header types please contact us 24

25 Opening Framing Header Samples Sample with C+C window header (Section view) 25

26 Opening Framing Header Samples C+U system Clark Dietrich Red Header RO (3D view) 26

27 Opening Framing Header Samples C+U system Clark Dietrich HDS window header (3D view) 27

28 Opening Framing Sill Plate Type select family and type that will be used for opening sill plates. Default value comes from Framing Configuration Common Settings tab Sill choose from one of pre-defined sill types and see changes in preview window. Sills are hard coded in the software. If you need more sill types please contact us 28

29 Opening Framing Trimmer Type select family and type that will be used for opening trimmers. Default value comes from Framing Configuration Common Settings tab Number of Trimmer Studs inserts a defined number of trimmer studs into frame Trimmer Position defines how trimmer is positioned relative to opening s sill and header 29

30 Opening Framing Trimmer Number of Rows defines a number of trimmers from the plan view. Mostly used for Wood framing. Example, if Number of Rows = 2 30

31 Opening Framing Other Studs Number of Top Trimmer Studs define a number of trimmer studs over window/door or other opening Number of Bottom Trimmer Studs define a number of trimmer studs bellow window/door or other opening 31

You just need to define a number of top cripples.

32 Opening Framing Other Studs Define Top Cripples Studs by Spacing if unticked then the software calculates the distance between top cripples automatically. You just need to define a number of top cripples. If ticked then ender spacing between studs. Number of Top Cripple Stud = 2 Spacing of Top Cripple Studs =

Warren or Pratt Offset in Connections distance between diagonal cripples.

33 Opening Framing Other Studs Diagonal Placing of Top Cripple Studs select this option if you would like to use diagonal top cripples Diagonal Cripple Panel Type possible options: Warren or Pratt Offset in Connections distance between diagonal cripples. C+C Chamfered Warren diagonal cripples above the window C+C Chamfered Pratt diagonal cripples above the window 33

34 Opening Framing Other Studs Sample C+U Special Warren diagonal cripples above the window 34

35 Opening Framing Offset Opening Top, Bottom, Left, Right Offset offsets frame in all preferred directions 35

inner/outer corners Read more about L connections in the next technical

36 Connections Wall+M support complex multi-layer wall framing: unlimited number of layers; layer-specific settings for connections (L, T, V and End); recognition of inner/outer corners Read more about L connections in the next technical documentation document You can predefine different settings for rotated and not rotated studs. 36

37 End Connection Free End Free End define framing type for free end connection Type select family and type that will be used for the end connection. Default value comes from Common Settings tab Framing Extension distance from the wall end. For example framing extension is

38 End Connection Start/End Connection Start/End Connection predefine different start and end connections for a wall 38

39 T Connection T Connection modifies parameters of T and V wall connection. Possible types: Butt Connection possible types: 39

40 V Connection V Connection modifies parameters of V wall connection. 40

41 Ridge Stud Ridge Stud choose to insert or not to insert stud for the ridge Ticked Unticked 41

42 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking You can add additional three types of continuous or noncontinuous Bridging, Nogging or Blocking into the frame using different rules Continuous Strap Short Blocking 42

Rotate 90 Bridging, Nogging or Blocking can be rotated by 90 degrees to it's initial position Rotate 180

43 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Apply Bridging/Nogging/Blocking framing can be made with or without these elements. Choose based on your preference. Rotate 90 Bridging, Nogging or Blocking can be rotated by 90 degrees to it's initial position Rotate 180 Bridging, Nogging or Blocking can be rotated by 180 degrees to it's initial position Rotate 90 and Rotate 180 are ticked for Blocking Rotate 90 and Rotate 180 are unticked for Strap 43

44 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Use Short Noggings tick if noggings have to split between the studs Ticked Unticked 44

45 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Cut Type select bridging/nogging cutting type. Possible options: If Cut Bridging/Nogging is selected 45

46 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking There are options to apply two array rules. Array from Top, Bottom or the wall. Offset from Top or Bottom element offset from top or bottom plate top face Spacing spacing between rows of bridging, nogging or blocking elements Spacing = 1500 Offset from Bottom =

47 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Number amount of elements. Two Straps can be placed in the left and right sides from the main frame if Spacing = 0 and Number = 2 Staps 47

48 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking For First&Last Bays tick if bays should be applied for both sides of wall Number of Bays number of bays from both wall sides 48

49 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Use Alteranating Offset use linear (no offset) or alternating offset of nogging rows. Mostly used for Wood framing. 49

50 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Placement Limits Bridging and Nogging placement. It can go through the frame, through except openings or only through the openings. For example, there is a plate added automatically only above the openings: 50

51 Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Cross Diagonal Cripple Studs Bridging/Nogging/Blocking will not go through the place with diagonal cripples studs Cross Sloped Top/Bottom Plates Bridging/Nogging/Blocking will not go through the place with sloped plates Unticked Ticked 51

52 Secondary Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Secondary Bridging/Nogging/Blocking option to add secondary Bridging, Nogging or Blocking It has the same options as regular Bridging/Nogging/Blocking 52

$Bracing can be added after Wall+ M Add Bracing between Studs\Plates, Add Strapping$

53 Bracing Bracing modifies bracing parameters in the wall. Bracing can be added after Wall+ M Add Bracing between Studs\Plates, Add Strapping Bracing (external or internal side) 53

Rotate 90 if ticked then rotates bracing by 90 degrees Rotate 180 if ticked

54 Bracing Use Main Types bracing family and type will be taken from Common Settings tab Type select family and type that will be used for bracing. Rotate 90 if ticked then rotates bracing by 90 degrees Rotate 180 if ticked then rotates bracing by180 degrees. Rotation deepens on how the profile in the family is created 54

55 Bracing Minimum Angle and Maximum Angle define angle limits for bracing Cut Top/Bottom Plates choose an option whether to cut Top/Bottom plates or cut the bracing. Usually used in Wood Framing Wall+. 55

56 Bracing Cut Studs select bracing and stud connection cutting type. Possible options: Cut Bracing Cut Bridging/Nogging select bracing and bridging or nogging connection cutting type. Possible options: 56

57 Bracing Brace Connection Offset from Stud enter a distance between bracing and stud Brace Connection Offset from Plate/Bridging/Nogging enter a distance between bracing and plate, bridging or nogging 57

58 Additional Stud Additional Stud define default values for additional stud. Additional stud can be added to custom places using Wall+ M Add Additional Stud function 58

Additional Stud Insert Direction from Selected Stud stud can be added from the right or the left side looking towards the wall from external wall

59 Additional Stud Insert Direction from Selected Stud stud can be added from the right or the left side looking towards the wall from external wall side Distance Lock to predefine where to add a stud, from selected stud or from start/end faces of the wall Offset distance for additional stud 59

60 Additional Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Additional Bridging/Nogging/Blocking define default values for additional Bridging, Nogging or Blocking. Additional Bridging, Nogging or Blocking can be added into custom places using Wall+ M Add Bridging/Nogging/Blocking function 60

61 Additional Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Cut Type select additional element and stud connection cutting type. Possible options: Offset select insertion placement from top or bottom of the wall Offset from Top/Bottom distance for additional element 61

62 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking You can very easily predefine different insertion rules up to 4 detail families 62

Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Type select detail family and type that will

Choose based on your preference Rotate 90, 180 if ticked then rotates detail by

Rotation deepens on how the family is created Offset from Stud Side detail

63 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Type select detail family and type that will be used Insert Details framing can be made with or without these elements. Choose based on your preference Rotate 90, 180 if ticked then rotates detail by 90 or/and 180 degrees. Rotation deepens on how the family is created Offset from Stud Side detail insertion placement: from stud to right, left, left and right or between two studs, on solid face or open face Offset distance between detail and a stud 63

64 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Detail on Studs Open Face Detail on Studs Solid Face 64

Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Measure from Location Line if ticked then the distance for detail placement will be calculated from the

65 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Measure from Location Line if ticked then the distance for detail placement will be calculated from the Bridging/Nogging/Blocking location line Measure from Stud Web Faces if ticked then the distance for detail placement will be calculated from stud web faces 65

66 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Location settings predefine detail position on top or bottom faces of planes, bridgings, noggings, headers, sills etc. Include Opening if ticked then the details will be inserted into elements above and below the openings 66

67 Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking Min. Distance between Studs define the distance between studs where details will be inserted. In such case you will eliminate detail placements between studs that are very close to each other Include Details to Update after update process the details will stay Add Details if Element is Crossing Stud, Add Details if Stud is Crossing Element, Add Details for L Connections additional rules for placing details 67

detail families For example, void family is added automatically in the

68 Details on Stud Details on Stud allows distributing any details on the stud. You can very easily predefine different insertion rules up to 4 detail families For example, void family is added automatically in the connection between stud and a nogging to cut a stud with predefined distance: 68

69 Stud Holes Stud Holes distributes service holes on studs For example, two service holes are distributed from the bottom with predefined offset and spacing 69

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