METAL FRAMING WALL+
FRAMING CONFIGURATION
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.
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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.
Center part – the settings.
Right part shows a picture of the part you modify.
TOP
LEFT CENTER RIGHT
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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
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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.
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Framing Configuration
One framing configuration contains a catalogue and XML file under the
same name:
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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
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Common Settings – Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness
If you get such message after trying to frame a wall using Fame Wall:
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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 3.625 inch – 3 numbers after
comma.
3/8” = 0,375000
5/8” = 0,625000
7/8” = 0,875000
Sample families do not include all possible types. Link to the blog post: http://www.aga-cad.com/blog/how-to-add-new-framing-type-to-the-project-working-
with-metal-framing-software
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
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Common Settings
Connect Headers to Internal King Stud –
headers can go to internal or external king
Unticked Ticked
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Common Settings
Connect Bridging/Nogging to External End
Connection Joist/Stud – allows to insert/extend
bridging/nogging/bracing between end connection studs
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Ticked Unticked
Common Settings
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
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Unticked Ticked
Common Settings
Cut Top/Bottom Plates can be used only for C+C Chamfered system
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Unticked Ticked
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
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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
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Unticked
Ticked
Note: Rotate 180° works only on newly
framed walls. It will not work by using
Modify Wall Framing function
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
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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
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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
Rotate 90° – if ticked then rotates bottom plate by 90
degrees
Number of Elements – inserts a defined number of
bottom plates into frame
Cut First Element – if there is at least one bottom plate you can cut it or
leave it as a whole.
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Wall Framing
Offset tab – frame offsets in all preferred directions
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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
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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
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Opening Framing – King Stud
Clear Spacing – show the distance between king studs. At least two
king studs have to be selected
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Opening Framing – King Stud
Rotate 180° is ticked for
the main kind stud
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Rotate Second 180° is unticked for the second kind stud
Opening
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 – [email protected]
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Opening Framing – Header Samples
Sample with C+C window header (Section view)
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Opening Framing – Header Samples
C+U system – Clark Dietrich Red Header RO (3D view)
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Opening Framing – Header Samples
C+U system – Clark Dietrich HDS window header (3D view)
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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 –
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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
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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
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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
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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 = 300
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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
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C+C Chamfered Pratt diagonal cripples
above the window
Opening Framing – Other Studs
Sample C+U Special Warren diagonal cripples above the window
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Opening Framing – Offset
Opening Top, Bottom, Left, Right Offset – offsets frame in all preferred directions
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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.
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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 -50
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End Connection – Start/End Connection
Start/End Connection – predefine different start and end
connections for a wall
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T Connection – modifies parameters of T and V wall
connection. Possible types:
Butt Connection possible types:
T Connection
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V Connection
V Connection – modifies parameters of V wall connection.
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Ridge Stud
Ridge Stud – choose to insert or not to insert stud for the ridge
Ticked Unticked
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Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
You can add additional three types of continuous or non-
continuous Bridging, Nogging or Blocking into the frame using
different rules
Continuous Strap
Short Blocking
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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
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Rotate 90° and Rotate 180° are unticked for Strap
Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
Use Short Noggings – tick if noggings have to split between the studs
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Ticked
Unticked
Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
Cut Type – select bridging/nogging cutting type. Possible options:
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If Cut Bridging/Nogging is selected
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 = 1000
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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
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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
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Use Alteranating Offset – use linear (no offset) or alternating offset of
nogging rows. Mostly used for Wood framing.
Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
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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:
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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+.
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Bracing
Cut Studs – select bracing and stud connection cutting type. Possible
options:
Cut Bridging/Nogging – select bracing and bridging or nogging connection
cutting type. Possible options:
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Cut Bracing
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
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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
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Additional Stud
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
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Insert Direction from Selected Stud – stud can be
added from the right or the left side looking towards
the wall from external wall side
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
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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
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Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
You can very easily predefine different insertion rules up to 4 detail
families
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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
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Details on Bridging/Nogging/Blocking
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Detail on Studs’ Open Face
Detail on Studs’ Solid Face
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
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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
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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
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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:
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Stud Holes
Stud Holes – distributes service holes on studs
For example, two service holes are distributed from the
bottom with predefined offset and spacing
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