Framecad Structure Procedures Overview

FRAMECAD STRUCTURE Procedures OverviewFRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Disclaimer This document has been published for the purpose of providing information of a general nature only. Further, no guarantee, warranty, or any other form of assurance is given as to the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information provided. Accordingly, any reliance on, or use, by you of any information contained within this document for any purpose whatsoever shall be entirely at your own risk, and any liability to you is expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by law. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS DOCUMENTS. FRAMECAD® and the FRAMECAD® logo are trademarks of FRAMECAD Limited. Intellectual Property Notice Reproduction of this document and all material included herein is prohibited, except with the prior written consent of FRAMECAD Limited. Copyright 2013 FRAMECAD Limited. 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This document and all material included herein shall be returned to FRAMECAD Limited Immediately upon request. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 1 www.framecad.com .................................................................... 61 4................................................................................................................5 Framing Model Objects ..............3 Truss Detailing Process .......6............ 6 2 Software Overview 7 2... 14 2........................... 21 2..........3 Modelling Environments .........................................................................4 Floor Joist Detailing Process ............................................................................................................2 Wall Detailing Process – Stage 1 .................6 Truss Detailing ..1 Layouts Space Objects...... 7 2.. 27 3........................................ 30 4 Detailed Procedures 31 4..........................................................................com ..................................................5.............................. 42 4.........................................................................................................................5 Truss Input ........................7 Floor Joist Input ...................... ...................... 31 4............ 29 3.................... 14 2......... 32 4...............3 Building/Slab Layout Plan ...............................5 Wall Detailing Process – Stage 2 .............................................................. 8 2...........................................................1 Software Capabilities........................................................................................................................3 Software Licencing .......................................................................................................................................................................1 System Requirements ...................................... 71 ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 2 www.................................................................... 4 1............................................... 51 4...6............................................. 18 2. 25 3...............2 Detailing Space ................................................................................................................framecad................. 21 2.............................................2 Software Installation .................................................................................6 3 Framing Functions and Outputs ...............FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Contents Disclaimer 1 Intellectual Property Notice 1 Confidentiality 1 1 4 Installation and Setup 1..4 Software Startup ......................................................1 Layouts Space ............................................................................................... 37 4..........................................................................................2 Software Operation ............................................................................ 5 1...........................................................................................................................................5.................................................................................... 4 1................... 24 Basic Procedures 25 3.........................1 Initial Job Setup Process .........................4 Wall Panel and Beam Input ........................... 66 4..........................................2 Detailing Space Objects .....................................................................................2 Job Setup ..........................................................................1 Tutorial example ..................................... 9 2................................................................................................ 11 2.......................................4 System Settings ....................... 4 1.........8 Floor Joist Detailing ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 3..........5 Software Documentation ........................... ............... 73 4................. 85 ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 3 www................................10 Wall Panel and Beam Detailing ................................................................ 79 5 Design Menu & Commands 80 6 Appendix A 84 6..2 Tutorial Outputs ..............1 Tutorial Drawing .................FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4......................................................................11 Other Commands .........................................9 Final Wall Panel/Beam Design..................................................................com ........ 77 4.............................................................................................. 84 6.......................framecad.......................................................................... 1.C:\Program Files (x86)\FRAMECAD\FRAMECAD STRUCTURE directory For 64-bit installation . then re-open it.framecad. Double click the file to launch the software installer. 2. the ProgramData directory is hidden by the MS Windows operating system. Note: Access information for the MyFRAMECAD Customer website is provided on your software purchase. the drivers for the HASP will be installed as well as a service that runs in the background that will monitor the status of any connected HASPs.0 to 8.com If version 8. you will have to go to your Folder Options (this can always be found in the Control Panel) and set the 'Hidden files and folders' option to: 'Show hidden files.3 SOFTWARE LICENCING FRAMECAD STRUCTURE requires a valid security licence to operate. a full install is required prior to any future 8. 3. 1.0 users: when changing from version 8. Documents.2 MS Windows 7 / 8 / 8. As part of the installation process.com .1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FRAMECAD STRUCTURE is only supported on the following operating systems:  1. and Libraries will be installed into the following directory: C:\ProgramData\FRAMECAD\FRAMECAD STRUCTURE NOTE: By default.1 upgrades as some installation directory locations and files have changed between the two versions.framecad. Ensure that your security HASP is connected before starting the STRUCTURE software. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 4 www.1 / 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Important Note for existing FRAMECAD STRUCTURE 8. Should you wish to access this folder. A HASP will contain a licence that includes a unique ID number and a licence expiry date (this license is updated each year upon renewal of your licence contract).com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 1 Installation and Setup 1. Close the program. then the upgrade file can be downloaded and installed.C:\Program Files \FRAMECAD\FRAMECAD STRUCTURE directory The STRUCTURE Data.1 has previously been installed. You will then see the following message appear in the bottom right corner of the program: 4. folders and drives'. Typically this utilises a HASP hardware security device that is connected to a USB port on the computer. Follow the prompts on the installer software to complete the FRAMECAD STRUCTURE software installation. Allow a couple of seconds for the software to initialise (time will vary depending on your computer specifications). If you require further assistance contact the FRAMECAD Aftersales Team at support@framecad. 1. Download the FRAMECAD STRUCTURE Full Install installation file from the MyFRAMECAD website: https://my. The STRUCTURE Software will be installed into the following directory: For 32-bit installation . If for some reason the ‘Design’ menu or aliases do not appear or become corrupt. This ensures that the CAD environment is set to the default values required for the User Operating System.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 NOTE: A 30 day trial licence is automatically installed with the software.4 1. The Status and Expiry Date of your software licence may be obtained by selecting the ‘Software Version’ option (VER) from the ‘Help’ Menu of the software (VER command). Reference Guide: Opens a web based guide to all the Structure commands. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 5 www. Procedures Overview: Opens a pdf of the User Manual.FRAMECAD STRUCTURE The start menu also provides the following shortcuts: Release Notes Latest updates to software Uninstall FRAMECAD Structure: Runs software uninstall application. type DO_ONCE in the STRUCTURE Command line.com . This licence enables full software operation with the exception of Printing and CNC export. Manuals 2. 1.STRUCTURE . Engineering Basis: Opens a pdf of the Engineering Manual.framecad. or go to the Windows Start menu and select the execution shortcut: – All Programs – FRAMECAD . Release Notes: Opens a text file showing the latest software changes. SOFTWARE STARTUP Launch the STRUCTURE program from the desktop shortcut (option to create during installation). Software Overview. 1. and a listing of Commands. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 6 www. A link to the FRAMECAD STRUCTURE Reference Guide can be found in the Help menu. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview A PDF Manual covering Installation and Setup.com . FRAMECAD Structure Engineering Basis A PDF Manual providing a description of the Engineering function and the Engineering parameters of the FRAMECAD STRUCTURE software.framecad. This manual may be accessed through the Windows Start Menu. 3. or the STRUCTURE software Help Menu 2. FRAMECAD Structure Reference Guide A HTML Manual providing a description of each FRAMECAD STRUCTURE Command.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 1. Procedures for generating a Design. This manual may be accessed through the Windows Start Menu.5 SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION The following user documentation is provided with the software installation. 1 SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES FRAMECAD STRUCTURE is a software package for the Detailing and Engineering of light gauge cold formed steel framing (CFS). This can be found in the Windows Start menu: All Programs: FRAMECAD: Structure: Manuals.Automated floor joist detailer for specified framing system .Automated truss frame detailer for specified framing system .Wall bracing capacity calculator . plus a specialist CFS design module.Wall layout tools . floor.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2 Software Overview 2.Stud member engineering design for uniform roof.Truss engineering design for uniform loading .Automated frame panel detailer for specified framing system .framecad.Component and Accessory Material Report generation . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 7 www.CFS Component CNC fabrication model generation and export For more detailed information on the software capabilities. and face wind loading .com .Wind and seismic lateral load calculator . please read section 2 of the FRAMECAD STRUCTURE Engineering Basics manual.Wall header beam engineering design for uniform roof and floor loading .Truss hold down load calculator . The CAD and Design module operations are all fully integrated in the one interface to produce a whole building design.Roof layout generator and tools .CFS Component CNC fabrication model generation and export Floor Joists . The capabilities of the CFS Design module are: Wall Panels .Component and Accessory Material Report generation .Floor layout generator and tools .Component and Accessory Material Report generation . STRUCTURE has extensive CAD structural draughting functionality.CFS Component CNC fabrication model generation and export Roof Trusses .Top plate member engineering design for truss and floor joist loading . Software operations may also be run by entering a corresponding command Alias in the STRUCTURE Command Line. found at the bottom of the application.2 SOFTWARE OPERATION FRAMECAD STRUCTURE software operates on the FRAMECAD IntelliCAD platform.com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 8 www. The Main Menus are located along the top bar of the application windows.framecad. The operation of STRUCTURE is CAD based.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2. Detailers typically find the use of the command line to be the most efficient way to use the software. FRAMECAD STRUCTURE is a menu based Windows program. Shortcut Tool bars may be activated as per standard for Windows and CAD software. It is recommended that users not familiar with CAD drawing receive some basic training in CAD by a professional training institute to supplement their FRAMECAD STRUCTURE training. then select the ‘ALIASES’ tab on the top right hand end of the dialog box. This dialog box is located on the main down menus. This document references a command alias in BOLD where applicable. This means that the drawing operations and the command system of STRUCTURE will be familiar to users of common Windows based CAD software systems. For more information on this topic please refer to the IntelliCAD help files from the ‘Help’ menu. A full list of Design module commands and aliases are provided at the end of this document. However this also means that a basic knowledge of CAD operation is a requirement for the effective use of the software. this can be done through the IntelliCAD customization dialog box. To access this go ‘Tools’ > ‘Customize’. The steel design and detailing operations of the software are located in the STRUCTURE ‘Design’ Menu. Should users wish to create additional aliases. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2. ground floor walls. second floor joists & roof trusses use 5 borders for layouts plus additional borders for layout details as required.framecad. Selected views from model space may be generated in Layouts space borders for presentation purposes. Models are generated in a series of drawing borders.3 MODELLING ENVIRONMENTS A FRAMECAD STRUCTURE CFS Building model is generated using three modelling space types: Users may move between the modelling spaces by selecting the relevant space Tab at the base of the drawings space (immediately above the command line). ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 9 www. which may also be used as structural layout drawings. Model each sub-assembly in a separate border. e.g. Layouts Space: Used for drawing of layouts and generation of building model.com . first floor joist. for base slab. Model Space: Used to show 3-D Views of the Building Model for model review. The name of each space reflects the frame type. NOTE: The Model Space will function as both the Layouts Space and the Model Space if the BSET command is run from the Model space. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 10 www. Multiple Detailing spaces are typically generated for a project. Users may edit or annotate detailed frames and drawings as required prior to publishing. Detailing Spaces and Detail Drawings are automatically created using the ‘To CAD’ option on the Frame Builder function forms. Roof Trusses – TTD command. Detailing Spaces: Used to display detail drawing sheets of each generated frame. Wall Panels – PPD command.framecad. Floor Joists – JJD command. It may be used for general CAD operations.com . Floor and Panel (Users may manually edit these names – e.g. Truss. Changes to frame members made in the Detailing Spaces are captured in the building model and reflected in the Model and Layouts spaces NOTE: The auto generated Layout1 space is not used for the CFS model. Ground Floor Walls).FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 The 3D Model is generated from the Layouts and Detailing building Model using the Layout Structure 3D Command (S3D). usually one for each sub assembly. Consult your FRAMECAD software trainer or service staff on the correct choice System Setting Commands: Border Settings (BSET): Sets overall project settings. It is.BSET. including Project Information (Client Options). To generate borders in the Model space (if required) first select the Model space Tab before running the command. the font in the BSET form changes to blue for easy recognition Selecting the Insert button on the BSET form initialises the project and generates the model layout borders. JSET (use command alias or select from menu: ‘Design’ > ‘Settings’). It is essential that the user selects the System that is appropriate for their manufacturing systems.com . If Imperial Units are selected. The building system parameters are selected in four main setting forms . The Framing Systems for the building are selected from the available range of System Data Files that have been specifically developed for the FRAMECAD manufacturing systems. Note that the models unit type (Metric or Imperial) can only be modified the first time the BSET command is run. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 11 www. Units of Measurement (Sheet Options) and the Loading Code (Design Code). The STRUCTURE system settings must be reviewed and amended as required prior to the commencement of any Design project. Once the layout borders have been inserted the location of the borders cannot be changed. however.framecad. TSET.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2. possible to add additional layout borders to the selected space by running the BSET command again.4 SYSTEM SETTINGS The STRUCTURE software generates a CFS building model for a user selected building system. PSET. By default this command is run in the Layouts space. com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Panel Settings (PSET): Sets Wall Panel Framing System (Panel Information) plus a wide range of loading and geometry parameters Truss Settings (TSET): Sets Roof Truss Framing System and Layout Form (Layout Options) plus a wide range of loading and geometry parameters ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 12 www.framecad. framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Joist Settings (JSET): Sets Floor Joist Framing System (Member Information) plus a wide range of loading and geometry parameters ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 13 www.com . and may be amended for individual objects in the List Item (LI) forms.5. The Layouts Space objects are assembled into a building model by assigining spatial location parameters to the objects. They are not engineered or detailed.  Horizontal (or plan) location in the building model is determined by the location of the object relative to the drawing border Reference Point. Deep C sections and Webbed frame sections)  Openings (Doors and Windows)  Ceiling Panels (Ceiling or Roof Frames) Panel (Wall) Layouts also utilise 2 types of general structural objects (typically Structural Steel). 2.com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 14 www. Following is an overivew of the STRUCTURE model objects. These objects can be engineered and detailed for CNC output:  Panels (Wall Frames)  Beams (2 types. and then breaking the walls into managable size panels using member editing commands. alignment of studs under trusses where specified). A building model in a layout border is drawn as a series of 2D objects representing the plan view of the structural framing components (e.  Vertical (or elevation) location in the building model is determined by the objects Reduced Level (RL) This is set in the Settings forms.framecad.1 Layouts Space Objects. Roof and other Wall Levels  Wall Frame Detailing considers referenced Floor and Roof objects (e.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2.g. then the building objects in the border will not be related to those in the other borders Layouts objects are assembled into a building model for the following purposes:  Loads calculated for Wall Engineering and force output will include loads from referenced Floors.g. These objects are added to the layouts so that the CFS framing objects are detailed to fit around these other structural components.  Beams  Posts Individual walls are usually generated using the Panel Draw (PD) or Add (A) command.5 FRAMING MODEL OBJECTS The FRAMECAD STRUCTURE is built up from a series of Objects (CAD drawing entities programmed with a series of framing properites). The width of the frame object is automatically generated from the System settings. A Reference Point is added to a border using the Reference Point Input (REF) Command. CFS Trusses). If no reference point is present in the border. or convert a drawn line to frame object) or are automatically generated using layout setout commands. Layout Models Panels/Walls Panel (Wall) Layouts utilise 3 CFS framing object types. CFS Wall Panels. The framing objects are either drawn in the layout using CAD type drawing commands (select start and end point for the frame. Tip: Architectural wall layouts can be imported/inserted into layout drawings to provide a template for quick panel drawing.  The 3D model produced in Model Space shows that it is spatially accurate. com . Brace Members are manually added using the Panel Insert Brace (PIB) command. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 15 www.framecad. or can be manually added using the Panel Stud Array (PSA) command.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Panel Layouts can also include two Member Objects which are part of the detailed Wall Panel Frames (refer to Detailing Space Objects)  Stud Members  Brace Members Stud Members are automatically generated in wall frames after the walls have been built (PPD). FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Roof Truss Roof Layouts utilise 1 CFS framing object type. using a Roof Line outline. A Roof layout command using templates.com . These objects can be engineered and detailed for CNC output:  Truss (Truss. Hip. Roof Shape Input (RS). valley and ridge lines are generated using the Create Roof Lines command (CRL). Roof Truss layouts generally utilise non-structural line objects used for Roof truss model generation  Roof Line – Roof oulines used as guides to define geometry of trusses  Support Line – Line representing roof support structure used to determine truss support locations Floor Joists Joist Layouts utilise 1 CFS framing object type. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 16 www. is also provided. These objects can be engineered and detailed for CNC output:  Joists (Deep C Sections and Webbed Sections) Individual joists are usually auto generated using the Joist Draw (JD) command. Rafter or Gable Frames) Individual trusses are usually auto generated using the Truss Draw (TD) command. Floor Joist layouts also utilise non-structural line objects used for floor joist model generation  Support Line – Line representing floor support structure used to determine joist support locations.framecad. framecad. the LI form type will be populated as applicable for the first object in the selection. and then use a window select for the other objects (items which are not the same object type as the initial item will not be selected). ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 17 www. The LI command can be used to modify properites of multiple items of the same object type.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Object Properties and Editing The properties of the layout objects may be viewed and edited using the List Item command (LI). Tip: To edit multiple items select one of the items individually. If multiple objects are selected. This command will bring up an object dependant property form for the selected items.com . Panels Panel Details utilise 1 CFS framing object type for CNC output:  CFS Member (Plate. Horizontal Chord. Web) Truss Detail Drawings also utlise non-structural line objects used for Roof truss model generation  Point load – Point representing user added point loads (uniform loads are auto generated)  Support Point –Point representing support locations ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 18 www. Sill) Panel Details also include 2 additonal CFS framing object types for BOM only:  Strap Brace  Header Plate Trusses Truss Details utilise 1 CFS framing object type for CNC output:  CFS Member (Top Chord. Bottom Chord. Brace.com . Rail. Head Web. Stud. The member objects are typically auto generated by the Frame Builder functions.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2.5. Wall Plate and Stud Members).framecad. Additionally there is some provision to add or edit component members in the Detailing view using CAD type drawing commands.2 Detailing Space Objects Each Detailing space border contains the fabrication model for an individual framing object. The framing model is drawn as a series of 2D objects representing the elevation view of the component CFS framing sections (eg. Truss Cord and Web Members. Nog. Head. com . Bottom Chord.framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Joists Joist Details utilise 2 CFS framing object types for CNC output:  Webbed Joists CFS Member (Top Chord. Web)  Deep C Joist Member Joist Detail Drawings also utilise non-structural line objects used for Roof truss model generation  Support Point –Point representing support locations ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 19 www. g.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Special Objects All detail sheet models can also contain a number of other objects required for design or detailing  Fixing Details – Auto generated member to member connections with design parameters (e. generated according to frame system settings.com . screw type and number. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 20 www. or manually added using the Explicit Tools (ET) command.framecad. Detailing Object Properties and Editing The properties of the layout objects may be viewed and edited using the List Item command (LI). joint load)  Special Tooling – User Specified Tooling Operations (e. Service Holes).g. This command will bring up an object dependant property form for the selected items. 2.com . For a detailed list of operations refer the ‘Detailed Procedures’ and ‘Menu and Commands’ sections.framecad.1 Layouts Space GENERAL FUNCTIONS Print Layout Drawings: Print (SP) – Print Selected Drawing Borders Generate and Output Layout Reports: Report (REP) .Report a range of model properties (Framing Construction Accessories. Cladding Geometric parameters). Roof.6 FRAMING FUNCTIONS AND OUTPUTS A number of Framing operations are available for each Model space and type. Outputs vary for each sub-assembly type (Walls. Floor). ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 21 www. Following is a summary of the principal functions.6. Engineering Summary Outputs.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 22 www. Engineering Reports. Bill of Materials. Detailing of Panels.com .framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 WALLS Generate Bracing Design Load Report Drawings:Panel Calculate Bracing (PCB) Detail and Engineer Panels: Panel Builder (PPD) – Engineering Design of Members. Generate Wall Detailing Spaces and Drawings. Engineering Checks of Members. Engineering Reports. Bill of Materials. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 23 www.com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 ROOF Generate Truss Uplift Plan: Truss Uplift Plan (TUP) – Produces a copy of truss layout plan showing maximum uplift forces at each support location. Generate Joist Detailing Spaces and Drawings.framecad. Generate Truss Detailing Spaces and Drawings. Detail and Engineer Trusses: Truss Builder (TTD) – Detailing of Trusses. FLOOR Detail Joists: Joist Builder (JJD) – Detailing of Joists. Bill of Materials. Engineering Checks of Members. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 2.6.2 Detailing Space GENERAL FUNCTIONS Print Layout Drawings: Print (SP) – Print Selected Drawing Borders Generate and Output Material Reports: Report (REP) - Report a range of frame material reports. Outputs vary for each frame type (Panel, Truss, Joist). Export CNC Fabrication File: CNC – Export Detailed frames to CNC format file for fabrication. Detail and Engineering Builder: PPD, TTD, JJD – Individual frames can be sent to the applicable Frame Builder form from the Detailing Sheets. This allows users to access information from the Builder for a frame which has been manually edited in the Detailing Space. NOTE: When the Frame Builder (TTD, PPD, JJD) commands are used from the Layouts space, any Detailing space frame edits are not included – this essentially allows users to rebuild from the specified Settings parameter values. If the Frames are then amended in the Frame Builder, or sent ‘To Cad’, any earlier models of the frame will be overwritten and the Detailing space manual edits will no longer be part of the Layouts model. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 24 www.framecad.com FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3 Basic Procedures Following is the recommended procedure for generating a FRAMECAD STRUCTURE building model. Important Note: Never open FRAMECAD STRUCTURE by double clicking on an existing job file, as certain predefined items will not be recognised by the program. The program must be opened first and then the job should be opened from within the program. 3.1  INITIAL JOB SETUP PROCESS Start new layout drawing – N (New). NOTE: Never start a new job from an architects dwg or dxf.  Set project information, units, and design code and insert borders as required – BSET (Border Settings) NOTE: BSET is the most important step in the creation of a job and MUST be implemented before proceeding any further with this program. Failure to create BSET borders will render the job inoperable as software intelligence is imbedded into each border.  Check truss settings – TSET o  Check wall settings – PSET o  Standard Default Systems: FRAMECAD_FT_m (metric) or FRAMECAD_FT_i (imperial) Standard Default Systems: FRAMECAD_FT_m (metric) or FRAMECAD_FT_i (imperial) Check floor settings – JSET o 3.2 Standard Default Systems: FRAMECAD_FT_m (metric) or FRAMECAD_FT_i (imperial) WALL DETAILING PROCESS – STAGE 1  Create building outline using the Polyline command (P) and/or layout templates command (RS).  Input wall frames - ADD or PD (Panel Draw)  Code wall frames - LI (List) if walls are not already coded on input.  Edit frames: o MC – Cut Member o MX – Cut Crossing Members o MF – Fillet Members o ME – Extend Member o ML – Lengthen (or Shorten) Member o MO – Offset Member o MR – Member Reverse o MT – Trim Member o MJ – Join Member  Check walls - IC (Integrity Check)  Dimension walls: o DA – Aligned Dimensions o DH – Horizontal Dimensions o DV – Vertical Dimensions ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 25 www.framecad.com FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015  o DM – Linear Dimensions o DO – Ordinate Dimensions o DL – Dimension Lines Add openings: o ADD – Opening Option o UW – User defined Window o UD – User defined Door ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 26 www.framecad.com draw an outline around the building on the wall framing plan then copy or move the outline to the next available blank border.  Code building line – SL (Support Line)  Code eaves line – RL (Roof Line)  Add balance of roof lines – CRL (Create Roof Lines)  Detail truss blocks using the Truss Layout Input command – TD (Truss Draw)  Rebuild truss eaves – TRE (Truss Rebuild Eaves)  Edit truss layout: o MB – Cut off end or break into two.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3.3 TRUSS DETAILING PROCESS This process is to be carried out prior to the final wall coding.  Export to Truss Builder – TTD  Check trusses using Next and Previous options or click on the Check button.  Offset polyline to create the eaves line.  Re-check truss settings – TSET  Using the Polyline tool. webs or rails o AS – Add Support o BM – Box Member o CM – Code Member o IW – Insert Web o MI – Mirror Web o TPL – Truss Point Load ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 27 www. Alternatively. The RS (Roof Shape) command can be used in instance where walls are not included or ‘truss only’ plans (this option is generally used for demonstration purposes).  ‘Select All’ and transfer ‘To CAD’ (goes to 'Truss' detailing space).  To change a trusses properties. use a roof template (RS). Print or Export a csv from the Truss Layout Report – REP (options included are Truss Accessories. double click on the truss label in Truss Builder.framecad. o C – Copy o IP – Inherit Properties o M – Move o MO – Offset o MR – Member Reverse o SE – Special Erase  View.  Check all detailed trusses as required – VR (Initial View) & VV (Next View)  Check engineering and amend trusses as required – TTD (double click on the truss name to edit parameters or update engineering)  Edit truss elevations: o ADD – Add chords. Engineering Status and Truss Uplift Reactions).com .  Create xml file – CNC  Go back to ‘Layouts’ space  Add truss accessories report to plan – TOA  Add truss uplift plan – TUP  Dimension trusses as required – DO.com . DV  Go to second stage of wall panel detailing or floor joist detailing now that the truss loads can be transferred. Print or Export a csv from the Truss Usage Report – REP (options included are various material summary reports and Engineering Status). ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 28 www. DA. DH.framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015  View.  To change a joists properties. DV  Go to second stage of wall panel detailing now that the joist loads can be transferred.4 FLOOR JOIST DETAILING PROCESS  Re-check floor joist settings – JSET  Code floor joist support lines – SL (Support Line)  Create floor outline – P (Polyline).JJD (If deep C joists are being detailed go straight to CNC to create xml file)  Check joists using Next and Previous options or click on the Check button.  ‘Select All’ and transfer 'To CAD’ (goes to 'Joist' detailing space)  Check all detailed joists as required . or copy outline from wall layout. Print or Export a csv from the Floor Usage Report – REP  Create xml file – CNC  Go back to ‘Layouts’ space  Add joist accessories report to plan if required – JOA  Dimension joists as required – DO.com . Batten and Accessories Reports).  Input floor joists – JD (Joist Draw)  Add individual joists – ADD  Edit joists: o MB – Shorten a joist to a line or break a joist into two. Sheet.  Insert reference markers .VR (Initial View) & VV (Next View)  View.REF  Export to the Joist Builder .framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 29 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3. o C – Copy o M – Move o MO – Offset o MR – Member Reverse o LI – List  Check joists – IC (Integrity Check)  View. double click on the joist label in the Joist Builder. Print or Export a csv from the Floor Layout Report – REP (options included are Member. DA. DH. Loads.com .  ‘Select All’ and transfer 'To CAD’ (goes to 'Panel' detailing space). Print or Export a csv file from the Panel Layout Report – REP. Print or Export a csv file from the Panel Usage Reports – REP  Create xml file – CNC  Go back to ‘Layouts’ space ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 30 www. the applied loads must all be known.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3.  Export to Wall Builder – PPD  Check panels using Next and Previous options or click on the Check button.5 WALL DETAILING PROCESS – STAGE 2 Note: Make sure truss and floor layouts have been completed before proceeding with this stage of the Wall Detailing Process as roof and floor loads must be applied to the walls (see Truss Detailing Process and Floor Joist Detailing Process).framecad. This is because for the bracing calculations to be accurate. Reactions. Accessories and Statistics reports (Statistics report includes bottom plate lengths. Options include Openings. wall perimeters and hold down quantities).VR (Initial View) & VV (Next View)  View. Note: Bracing should not be inserted until the ‘Reference Points’ stage is complete. wall surface square areas.  Check all detailed wall panels as required .  Insert reference markers on each layout plan – REF  Make any changes to frames then amend – LI  Build frames in layout – PUA  Add bracing to wall frames – PCB or PIB (Panel Calculate Brace / Panel Insert Brace)  Label all walls and beams – LA  Check walls – IC  Add on-page reports as required: o OR – Design Report o POS – Panel Summary o POB – Beam Summary o POO – Opening Summary o POP – Post Summary o POA – Accessory Report  Create bracing plan as required – PCB  View. framecad.1 TUTORIAL EXAMPLE This tutorial is based on an architectural drawing that can be found in section 6. Tutorial parameters  Units = metric  Loading design code = NASH AS 2010  Wind speed = N2  Wall height = 2420mm  Trusses = 600mm centers  Truss overhang = Outriggers  Joists = 450mm centers  Roof load = Sheet ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 31 www.com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4 Detailed Procedures 4.dwg. A DWG of the same tutorial that can be used to trace over can be found in the directory C:\ProgramData\FRAMECAD\FRAMECAD Structure\Training\Tutorial Layout Template.1 below. The program must be opened first and then the job should be opened from within the program.2 1. Also. and construction details.com . A new job will open with focus on a ‘Layouts’ space. 3.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Failure to create BSET borders will render the job inoperable as software intelligence is imbedded into each border. NOTE: Never start a new job from an architects dwg or dxf.framecad. scale and drawing units (metric or imperial). roof truss uplift plan. set the sheet size. In the ‘Sheet Options’ section. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 32 www. as certain pre-defined items will not be recognised by the program. Go to the Border Setup (BSET). Edit the job details and border quantities in the ‘Client Options’ section. JOB SETUP Start a new job (N). 4. slab or sub-floor plan. trusses and joists. never open FRAMECAD STRUCTURE by double clicking on an existing job file. 5. Provide additional borders as required for each level of wall bracing plan. In the ‘Design Codes’ section. One border per level of walls. NOTE: BSET is the most important step in the creation of a job and MUST be implemented before proceeding any further with this program. 2. ensure the design code settings are appropriate for the project location. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 33 www.com . (Note: The Layouts space will automatically zoom to the the first border.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 6. Click on 'Insert'. View ‘1’).framecad. These settings will be saved to a user defined data file which can be updated at any stage by repeating the above procedure.framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 7. a) Ensure the correct System is selected. FRAMECAD_FT_m is the standard data file for metric use and FRAMECAD_FT_i is the standard data file for imperial use. Go to Truss Settings (TSET) to set required roof properties. Truss settings should be completed before the wall settings as the wind and roof loads for the walls are picked up from here. b) Change the Model if the Default model is not being used.com . e) Review all other parameters. c) Ensure the correct wind and snow loads are selected. f) After changes have been made to the settings. One of these data files must be used unless instructed otherwise by FRAMECAD. d) Ensure the correct roof loads are selected. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 34 www. you can save these for future use by holding down the 'ALT' key and clicking on 'System*'. you can save these for future use by holding down the 'ALT' key and clicking on 'System Name*'. d) After changes have been made to the settings. a) Ensure the correct System is selected. then hold down the 'ALT' key and click on 'Current Model*'. These settings will be saved to a user defined data file which can be updated at any stage by repeating the above procedure. e) If you wish to have different settings applied to different framing models.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 8.com . c) Review other parameters. Go to Wall Panel Settings (PSET) to set required wall properties. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 35 www. FRAMECAD_FT_m is the standard data file for metric use and FRAMECAD_FT_i is the standard data file for imperial use.framecad. One of these data files must be used unless instructed otherwise by FRAMECAD. b) Change the Model if the Default model is not being used. you can save these for future use by holding down the 'ALT' key and clicking on 'System Name*'. a) Ensure the correct System is selected. d) Review other parameters. These settings will be saved to a user defined data file which can be updated at any stage by repeating the above procedure.com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 36 www. This will populate the Joist and Side Bearer types then revert back to ‘Select’.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 9. One of these data files must be used unless instructed otherwise by FRAMECAD. Go to Joist Settings (JSET) to set required floor joist properties. FRAMECAD_FT_m is the standard data file for metric use and FRAMECAD_FT_i is the standard data file for imperial use. e) After changes have been made to the settings.framecad. b) Select the correct Model. c) Ensure correct floor loads are selected. 2.1 Tutorial Drawing at the back of this tutorial for dimensions. ‘1’ Enter.com .framecad.3 BUILDING/SLAB LAYOUT PLAN 1.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Ensure snaps are turned on. Useful snaps at this stage are Endpoint and Intersection 3. Make sure building is centralised as much as possible within the border. See 6. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 37 www. Draw the outline of the building by using a Polyline (P) to create. Go to the first border (View A) by typing ‘V’ Enter. framecad. Use a corner of each border as the base point. Use Escape key or press enter to exit the copy command. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 38 www. NOTE: Ensure the outline is copied to the exact same location within each border using the copy by base point option. This is to ensure loads are transferred correctly when the reference markers are placed. and View 3 (use to lay out the trusses).FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Use the Copy command (C) to copy the outline to View 2 (use to lay out the wall frames).com . Move the layout to the most appropriate location as close to the centre as possible. 7. Draw around the outline of the building by using a Polyline (P).dwg. 6. Use LT to toggle the reference layer off and on as required. Note: Never start a new job from an architects dwg or dxf. Open this file then select the layout by dragging a fence across the drawing using your mouse.framecad. Type LT to toggle the Temp_Layer off. 8. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 39 www. Alternatively you can import an architect’s dwg or dxf to trace around using a polyline (P).com . then Ctrl+Tab to the required drawing file. Ctrl+C to copy the drawing.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 5. 9. ALWAYS start from a newly generated drawing or template. then Ctrl+P and click on an insertion point to paste the architect’s layout into border 2 (this is the border that will be used for the wall framing input). Place the architectural layout onto a toggle layer (or Temp_Layer) by typing LX then selecting the layout. 10. A Tutorial drawing file can be found in the directory C:\ProgramData\FRAMECAD\FRAMECAD Structure\Training\ Tutorial Layout Template. com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 40 www. 12.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 11. use the Line tool (L) to draw any diagonal lines required to represent slab diagonal measurements.framecad. In View 1. Save the file in a folder named for the project. .framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 41 www.. Dimension lines (DL) on View 1 as required for Slab Layout. Use Quick Text (QT) to place plan label 'Slab Setout Plan'..FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 13.SAVE THE JOB..com .. To do so type ‘V’ Enter. 3.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Click on ‘Settings’ to go to the PSET if initial settings need to be changed.4 WALL PANEL AND BEAM INPUT 1. Change to View 2. Save or Cancel to go back to the ADD dialogue. Check and change any ‘General Values’ as required. select the ‘Wall’ option. 2. Note: Settings under the ‘Other Values’ section are only relevant if there is no roof truss or floor joist layouts which would otherwise automatically add loads when referenced. 4.com . Using the input command ADD (A). ‘2’ Enter. LT to turn reference layer on if hidden.framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 42 www. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 5. Wall Creation Method 1 (By Lines): a) Under ‘Options’, select ‘Creation Method: By Lines’ then click on ‘Create’. Tip: Double clicking on a property will automatically change to the next value option. b) Select the polyline then click on the side of the line for the wall placement. c) If lines are present instead of polylines, these can be used for wall placement individually. d) Walls input using this method will already be coded if ‘Code as you go: True’ is selected. e) Use the Member Fillet (MF) command to tidy up any unresolved wall intersections. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 43 www.framecad.com FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 6. Wall Creation Method 2 (By Points): a) Under ‘Options’, select ‘Creation Method: By Points’ then click on ‘Create’. b) Select the start point and end point of the wall, then the direction (or side of line) to place the frame. c) This option can be set to code the walls on input. d) The Panel Draw (PD) command also inputs walls by points. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 44 www.framecad.com FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 7. Wall Creation Method 3 (By Rectangles): a) Use the Panel Draw (PD) method. Type R for rectangle input. This method is useful when tracing walls over an imported dwg or dxf plan (see Layers under Other Commands). b) Create a rectangle by first clicking on one internal corner of a room then the opposite corner of the room. Walls will automatically be placed on the outside of this rectangle. Walls in subsequent rooms will automatically merge with existing walls. c) If walls need to be placed inside the rectangle, hold the ALT key down when selecting the first corner point. d) By default, walls input using this method will not be coded. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 45 www.framecad.com FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 8. First click indicates lapping frame o ME – Member Extend. Extends to another wall frame in either a positive or negative direction. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 46 www. Edit the walls using the following editing commands Menu location .framecad.Design | Editing: o C – Copy o MF – Member Fillet.com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 47 www. 11. Lengthens or shortens by a given amount. Click on 'Code As'. base level and other settings. o MR – Member Reverse o MX – Member Crossing. select the member or members and right click to activate change. Cuts a panel at a specified point o MI – Mirror o ML – Member Lengthen. frame height. panel usage (Load Bearing. Offsets by inside dimension i. dimension distance between walls. o MO – Offset. Listing the panels (LI -List) will take you to the 'Panel Coding Editor' for non-coded panels or the 'Panel Properties Editor' for coded panels.framecad. more options become available to change including the option to convert a panel to a beam or visa-versa. wind load. o MT – Trim.com . 10. When listing coded panels. o IP – Inherit Properties o MJ – Member Join. Enter the distance. The end of the member closest to that selected will be modified. Structural Only or Non-Load Bearing). When listing non-coded panels . Select cutting edge first then click on section to trim.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 9.e. Auto adjusts panels or members crossing over each other. Joins contiguous panels/members together o M – Move o MC – Member Cut.defines the initial values such as member type (Panel or Beam). ‘Dimension with Width: False’ will dimension to the centre. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 48 www. b) To edit the window head height.com . In Settings. o DH – Dimension Horizontally between selected points o DV – Dimension Vertically between selected points 13. front edge or rear edge as set in the member parameters.Opening). a) Select User Defined Window or User Defined Door and click on ‘Create’ to start input (double clicking on the option will also work). Alternatively type UW or UD.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 12. type ‘H’ and change.framecad. Dimension wall layout as required: o DA – Dimension Aligned between first 2 selected points o DM – Linear Dimensions between selected members. ‘Dimension with Width: True’ will dimension the width of the selected members. Place doors and windows (ADD . framecad.com . At this point you should perform an Integrity Check (IC) on the frames to ensure that no major problems exist. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 49 www. Insert the initial Reference Marker (REF) within the Wall Framing Layout border. Note: reference markers may not work if they lie outside of a border.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 c) To change any other settings. Correct panels over maximum length using Member Cut (MC) at internal walls where possible. type 'S' for Setup. 15. 14. or between openings when no internal walls exist or use Auto Break (PAB) to automatically break panels (this will only break walls at wall junctions within the Maximum Panel Length value). Ideally this should be placed at the lower left hand corner of the building. This is because for the bracing calculations to be accurate..framecad. To rake wall frames. Check which side the label is on and reverse (MR – Member Reverse) any panels as necessary. . then select the direction of the rake. Note: While in this command go through the text box and label all borders. Generally.com . 20. Label wall frames (LA). use the Rake Wall (PRA) command. Note: The label is placed on the side of the wall that it is viewed from when in the elevation view.. 18. To find the left hand end of a frame. If required. Frames are also viewed from left to right when looking at them in elevation view. this will make it easier to know what plan you are working on. This is useful when studs need to line up through multiple levels of walls. use the Stud Copy (PSC) command to copy studs from one level to another. If required. 22. Use the MR – Member Reverse command to change the starting end if required. 17. 21.. use the SHOW command. You should also note that bracing should not be inserted until the ‘Reference Points’ stage is complete. Select the walls that are to be raked (this can include walls that are parallel to the rake). use the Stud Array (PSA) command to insert a series of studs at given spacings along a wall either by entities or between two points or to input a single or back to back stud.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 16. Firstly.. Select two points that define the base line of the raking plane. 19. the applied loads must all be known. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 50 www. external walls should be viewed from the outside of the building. Main Wall Frame Layout. Enter the rake pitch in degrees. Quick Text (QT) to label plan. ensure that the walls to be raked are set to the height from where they are to be raked from.SAVE THE JOB. FRAMECAD_FT_m is the standard data file for metric use and FRAMECAD_FT_i is the standard data file for imperial use. ‘3’ Enter. To do so type ‘V’ Enter. b) Select roof load. a) Ensure the correct System is selected.framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. One of these data files must be used unless instructed otherwise by FRAMECAD. Change to View C. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 51 www.5 TRUSS INPUT 1. c) 3.com . 2. Review other parameters. Go to Truss Settings (TSET) to set required roof properties. Offset the polyline on View C by the eave dimension using Offset (O). Support lines should appear solid orange. Eave lines should appear dashed blue. 5.framecad.com . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 52 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Convert the wall polyline into Support Lines using Code Support Line (SL). Convert the eave polyline into Roof Lines using Code Roof Line (RL). framecad. Select roof type as hip ‘H’ enter and saddle ‘S’ enter ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 53 www. Create Hip. Valley and Ridge lines using Create Roof Lines (CRL) by selecting Roof Blocks on the Eave Lines (Blue lines only).com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 6. framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Select roof type as hip ‘H’ enter and hip ‘H’ enter ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 54 www.com . Manually edit truss layout as required. Menu location . 8. Breaks a truss or multiple trusses into two along a line or cuts back the length of a truss or multiple trusses to a line. o MO – Member Offset. o C –Copy.com . select a single truss then right click to delete all (see Design | Miscellaneous in menu). ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 55 www. o M –Move.framecad. o MR – Member Reverse o SE – Special Erase.Design | Editing: o MB – Member Break. To create half trusses.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 7. type M for more options and select Half Gable or type HG at the Roof Type selection. Create the Truss Layout using Truss Draw (TD) by selecting Roof Blocks on the Support Lines (Orange Lines only). 10.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 9. To edit a truss after it has been placed. draw a line at the truss location then create a truss using the ADD command to code the line as a truss.framecad. Label Trusses using Label (LA). If additional trusses need to be inserted. use List (LI) to bring up the truss properties. 11. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 56 www.com . framecad.com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 12. Insert a Reference Point (REF) in EXACTLY the same place in the border as it was placed on the wall framing layout. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 57 www. Remember – reference markers must not be placed outside a border. ) o TOA – Accessory Summary.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 13. Dimension trusses: o DO – Ordinate Dimensions o DA – Aligned Dimensions o DH – Horizontal Dimensions o DV – Vertical Dimensions o DM – Linear Dimensions 14. Add On-Page Reports as necessary. Wind Loadings.framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 58 www. etc. o OR – Design Summary.com . lists required accessories. lists design factors used (Data file. Create a Truss Uplift Plan (TUP). Start the command then click within the destination border. Engineering Status and Truss Uplift Reactions) 16. Use Quick Text (QT) to label plan . Print or Export a csv from the Truss Layout Report – REP (options included are Truss Accessories.framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 59 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 15. 17. View.Roof Truss Layout.com . Ensure the truss plan is centrally focused on the screen. d) If ‘Include Roof Trusses’ has been ticked..com ..framecad. c) Select ‘Create’. the trusses will be placed automatically according to the TSET settings and the roof type selected. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 60 www..SAVE THE JOB.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Alternative Input Option: Use the following procedure for a quick input of pre-defined roof shapes and trusses (this is generally used for demonstration purposes): a) Use the Roof Shape Input (RS). A dialogue box will appear displaying a number of different pre-defined roof shapes. b) Select the required roof shape and change any of the other parameters as required.. . Length and width of block segments are displayed in the command bar and can be altered by the user at any stage if required. e) Use the Copy Roof (RCR) command to copy layout to other borders if required. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 61 www. From within the Truss Builder you can check individual truss fabrication elevations. Double click on the truss name in the left hand column of the Truss Builder to edit any parameters if required. bill of materials reports.framecad.6 TRUSS DETAILING 1. engineering diagrams and engineering results and scan through the trusses before exporting. Trusses can now be exported from Layout space to Truss Detailing space through the Truss Builder (TTD).com . 2.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Click on ‘Select All’ and then ‘To CAD’ to export trusses.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3. o Next View (VV) to scroll through drawings.framecad. 4.1’.com . A new Detailing space tab is created labelled ‘Truss. Check all detailed trusses as required: o View Restore (VR) to view first drawing. Note: To find a specific truss use FIND. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 62 www. Amend. Ensure the truss is centred on the screen first. If a truss fails. Make changes. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 63 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 5. To see where the member is failing in wire frame view.com . Change parameters as required by double clicking on the truss name in the left column of the Truss Builder. Type ‘V’ then truss border number to centre it. more information can be obtained in the Truss Builder (TTD).framecad. 6. go to the Engineering tab in Truss Builder. and then Update. 7. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 64 www. Joins contiguous members together o M – Move o MC – Member Cut. Automatically updates engineering. o ADD – Add chord. Code a line as a chord. For inserting webs. Automatically updates engineering.com .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 8. o C – Copy o ME – Extend o IP – Inherit Properties o MJ – Join. Automatically updates engineering. right click to activate change. For adding a specific point load to a truss.Design | Trusses | Detail o AS – Add Support. Cuts a member into two at a specified point. Hold ‘Alt’ to splice truss members in detailing view.framecad. Hold ‘Alt’ to add reinforced box member in LC (Other axis) orientation o CM – Code Member. TTD and click on ‘Update’ to re-engineer. select the member or members. o MI – Mirror o ML – Member Lengthen. o BM – Box Member. o TPL – Truss Point Load. web or rail. Automatically updates engineering. Lengthens or shortens member by a given amount. Breaks a member or multiple members into two along a line or cuts back the length of a member or multiple members to a line. o IW – Insert Web. Use the following commands as required for editing: Menu location . web or rail. Enter the distance.Design | Editing o MB – Member Break. Menu location . S3D again to turn off 3D frames. TTD and click on ‘Update’ to re-engineer.Design | Miscellaneous o LI – List Truss Properties . View. VV – To view in 3D (Recommended view: go to View | Visual Styles in the menu and select 3D Hidden).Design | Trusses o 9. 14. 13.. o SE – Special Erase. 10. Select cutting edge first then click on section to trim Menu location .SAVE THE JOB. 15. This is placed in the ‘Model’ space. Menu location . 11. Use S3D for whole job or T3D for trusses only..Change Truss Rotation. Go to View | Plan View in menu and enter to revert back to the plan view. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 65 www. 12. Steel type and Reports. Print or Export a csv from the Truss Usage Report – REP (options included are various material summary reports and Engineering Status). This will be created in C:\Users\username\Documents\CNC.. . Go back to Layout.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 o MR – Member Reverse o MS – ReSquare Member o MO – Offset o MT – Trim.com . S3D – To generate 3D frames. For deleting webs.framecad. Create FRAMECAD Solutions XML Interchange file (CNC).. if not.7 FLOOR JOIST INPUT 1. including centreline of any internal loadbearing walls and move outline and other relevant lines into the Joist Layout border. create it using BSET. 4. Pre-requisite: Lower and upper wall frame layouts completed. 3.com . 2. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 66 www. Code the lower level outline and centrelines as support lines (SL).FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Trace outline of lower level load bearing walls (preferably polyline).framecad. Make sure there is a border for the joist layout. Trace outline of upper floor area to include joists using a polyline and move into Joist Layout Border so that it super-imposes over the ground level support lines. Make sure it is in the identical location in the joist layout border. 5. com . Set up floor joists accordingly – JSET. Change Bearer Types to ‘None’ where not required. 7. Check the FRAMECAD Joist-Calc on MyFRAMECAD website to establish required depth and spacing of webbed joists.framecad. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 67 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 6. Use ADD .Joist to input individual members. Repeat previous step until all joists are placed. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 68 www.com .framecad. It will then ask for the setout point and direction of the joists.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 8. Detail joists (JD) by selecting the polyline (or all sides of a block if not a polyline). 9. 13. If any editing is required you can use the follow commands: o MB – Member Break. Check joists – IC (Integrity Check) 12. Batten and Accessories Reports). o C – Copy o M – Move o MO – Offset o MR – Member Reverse o LI – List 11.com . View. Insert reference marker – REF ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 69 www.framecad. Sheet. Print or Export a csv from the Floor Layout Report – REP (options included are Member. Breaks a joist or multiple joists into two along a line or cuts back the length of a joist or multiple joists to a line.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 10. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 70 www.com . so the JJD step is not required. Go to the Joist Builder (JJD) to check Bill of Materials and Stud Design reports and to perform an initial check of joists prior to exporting. the xml file must be created from the layout using the CNC command. You do not need to build these joists..... .FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 14.framecad.SAVE THE JOB. Note: If deep ‘C’ joists are being detailed. 3.Ordinate Dimensions o DA . Editing commands can be used on the joists members if required. This will be created in C:\Users\username\Documents\CNC. A new Detailing space tab is created labelled ‘Floor. o Next View (VV) to scroll through drawings.framecad. Create FRAMECAD Solutions XML Interchange file (CNC). Joists can now be exported from Layout space to Detailing space through the Joist Builder (JJD). Check panels using Next and Previous options or by clicking on the Check button. From within the Joist Builder you can check individual frame fabrication elevations and bill of materials and scan through frames before exporting.8 FLOOR JOIST DETAILING 1. Dimension joists: o DO .1’. Click on ‘Select All’ and then ‘To CAD’ to export joists.Horizontal Dimensions ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 71 www. Check all detailed joists as required: o View Restore (VR) to view first drawing. Print or Export a csv from the Floor Usage Report – REP 7.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. 2. 5. View. 8. 6. 4. Go back to 'Layout' space 9.com .Aligned Dimensions o DH . framecad... Add Accessory Report (JOA) if required.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 o DV . . 11.SAVE THE JOB...com .Vertical Dimensions o DM – Linear Dimensions 10. Go to the next stage of wall panel detailing now that the joist loads can be transferred. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 72 www. To do so type ‘V’ Enter. Once the truss and floor joist detailing has been completed. 2. 3. Note: If the distance between junctions is greater than this length. the applied loads must all be known. 5. Panel Update All (PUA) to update all stud placements and wall engineering. select View 2 . Look at shortage figures.com . ‘2’ Enter. the following procedures can then be undertaken. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 73 www. Note: bracing should not be inserted until the ‘Reference Points’ stage is complete. Panel Auto Break (PAB) to automatically break panels at optimum frame junction locations only while taking into account the maximum wall length setting.9 FINAL WALL PANEL/BEAM DESIGN Note: Make sure truss and floor layouts have been completed before proceeding with this stage of the Wall Detailing Process as roof and floor loads must be applied to the walls (see Truss Detailing Process and Floor Joist Detailing Process). no break will occur along this section of wall. In the ‘Wall’ detailing space.the Framing Layout. This is because for the bracing calculations to be accurate.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. 1. Panel Calculate Brace (PCB) to see how much bracing is required in each direction.framecad. 6. Always ensure the wall framing plan being calculated is in focus on the screen when using this command. 4. Ensure that the reference markers are in place – REF. Check PCB periodically to see remaining amount of bracing requirements in each direction.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 7. In the PCB form. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 74 www. Click on ‘Insert Brace’ or use the command . go to Bracing Detailing options and double click on ‘Create Bracing Plan’ to change to True then click on ‘Save/Insert’.framecad.Panel Insert Brace (PIB) to insert braces. Add more bracing until shortage figures read zero in both directions. Return for Setup to set required Brace Type. Panel Calculate Brace (PCB) to create a Bracing and Racking Resistance Plan.com . Select an empty border to create bracing plan. 8. 10. Integrity Check (IC) to ensure no problems exist. Panel Calculate Brace (PCB) to create an Opening Uplift Plan.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 9.framecad. Switch to View 2. Panel Update All (PUA) if stud locations need to be updated at any stage. Select an empty border to create uplift plan. 12. go to Bracing Detailing options and double click on ‘Create Uplift Plan’ to change to True then click on ‘Save/Insert’. 11. In the PCB form. These plans are automatically titled.com . 13. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 75 www. Options include Openings. wall perimeters and hold down quantities).. Loads... 16. Accessories and Statistics reports (Statistics report includes bottom plate lengths. wall surface square areas..framecad. Go to the Panel Builder (PPD) to check Bill of Materials and Stud Design reports and to perform an initial check of panels prior to exporting.SAVE THE JOB. Reactions. Print or Export a csv file from the Panel Layout Report – REP. . ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 76 www.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 14.com . View. Add On-Page Reports as necessary. o OR – Design Report o POS – Panel Summary o POB – Beam Summary o POO – Opening Summary o POP – Post Summary o POA – Accessory Report 15. 1’. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 77 www. Bill of Materials and Stud Design reports and scan through frames before exporting. 2. A new detailing space tab is created labelled ‘Panel.10 WALL PANEL AND BEAM DETAILING 1.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Click on ‘Select All’ and then ‘To CAD’ to export wall panels and beams.framecad. From within the Panel Builder you can check individual frame Fabrication elevations.com . Walls and beams can now be exported from ‘Layouts’ space to ‘Wall’ detailing space through the Panel Builder (PPD). o Next View (VV) to scroll through drawings. If you wish to turn these layers back on. This is done to allow a site plan to be printed which is uncluttered and only shows wall locations.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 3. View.. Note: PPD hides a number of layers in the original layout drawing. This will be created in C:\Users\username\Documents\CNC.. use Layer Show All (LS) to make them visible again or go to the Visual Control (VC) dialogue box to turn on the required layers. Create FRAMECAD Solutions XML Interchange file (CNC). 4.. ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 78 www. Check all detailed panels as required: o View Restore (VR) to view first drawing. Extra explicit tool (ET) operations can be added at this stage if required. 5.com .. Print or Export a csv file from the Panel Usage Reports – REP 6.framecad. S3D to see completed structure .SAVE THE JOB. TRE – Rebuild Eaves. Converts the rectangular end of a building to a hexagonal end with equal sides. J3D – 3D joists only. Miscellaneous ID – Insert Detail Layers Show All Layers – LS Add a temporary layer – LX. PFB – Opening to Brick.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 4. Floor Joists FD – Tool used to input a complete floor system including piles. Auto Borders or Current Screen then click on ‘GO’ to print. Panel/Walls P3D – 3D panels only. T3D – 3D trusses only. bearers.framecad. and flooring. FSD – Floor Sheet Draw (inputs a floor sheet layout). JSV – Section View. FIND – Enter a label name to find truss on the plan. and then select the appropriate printer. PSN – Special Noggin. PDC – Ceiling Panel Input. Height of stack = width of the truck if panels are stacked vertically. PBN – Bath Nog. Select the print method – Selected Borders.11 OTHER COMMANDS Printing Layouts Type SP. LX1 (also used to add items to the temporary layer). If truss eaves overhangs have been deleted. joists. Trusses CTH – Convert to Hexagonal End. Select ‘Cad Print’ to go to the standard CAD print dialogue box. PLB – Laps a beam over the end or side of a wall frame by a given distance. this command will rebuild them. An architect’s plan is usually used as a temporary layer to be able to trace the detailed plan over. Selected Window. Allows and opening to be placed at specified brick module distances from a defined location. PST – Create a panel stack in an empty border for transportation purposes. Create a cross section view of a joist layout. LT1 ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 79 www. orientation and paper size.com . Toggle temporary layer on or off – LT. com .framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 5 Design Menu & Commands Design: Export Machine File Software Version Structure Print Wall/Beam/Posts/Opening/Joist/Truss Input CNC VER SP ADD Settings: Border Setup Floor Settings Panel Settings Truss Settings BSET JSET PSET TSET Panels/Walls: Bath Nog Calculate Bracing Ceiling Panel Input Insert Brace Lap Beam Load Path Opening Input Opening to Brick Panel Auto Break Panel Builder Panel Input Panel Rake Panel Stack Show Brick Show Heights Special Noggin Stud Array Stud Array Copy Update All User Defined Door User Defined Window PBN PCB CD PIB PLB LP ADD PFB PAB PPD PD (or ADD) PRA PST SB SH PSN PSA PSC PUA UD UW ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 80 www. com .framecad.FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Trusses: Code Member Code Roof Line Code Support Line Convert to Hexagonal End Create Roof Lines Point Load Rebuild Eaves Roof Shape Input Truss Builder Truss Layout Input Truss Uplift Plan CM RL SL CTH CRL TPL TRE RS TTD TD TUP Joists: Code Support Line Floor Sheet Input Floor System Wizard Joist Builder Joist Layout Input Section View SL FSD FD JJD JD (or ADD) JSV Editing: Add Support Box Member Break Member Copy Member Crossing Member Cut Member Extend Member Fillet Member Inherit Properties Insert Web Join Member Lengthen Member Mirror Member Move Member Offset Member Re-Square Member Reverse Member Special Erase Trim Member AS BM MB C MX MC ME MF IP IW MJ ML MI M MO MS MR SE MT ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 81 www. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 Miscellaneous: Explicit Tool Find Item Insert Detail Integrity Check Label List Item Layer show all Layer add temporary (Architect plan) Layer toggle Quick Text Input Reference Point Revision Cloud Show Orientation Steel Profiles ET FIND ID IC LA LI LS LX LT QT REF REV SHOW SS Dimension: Aligned Dimension Horizontal Dimension Line Dimension Linear Dimension Ordinate Dimension Vertical Dimension DA DH DL DM DO DV Reports: Beam Summary On Page Joist Accessories On Page Opening Summary On Page Panel Accessories On Page Panel Summary On Page Post Summary On Page Summary On Page Truss Accessories Report POB JOA POO POA POS POP OR TOA REP ©2015 FRAMECAD Limited 82 www.com .framecad. FRAMECAD Structure Procedures Overview December 2015 View: Go To View… Initial View Layout 3D Joist 3D Panel 3D Truss 3D Make View Next View Next 3D View V VR S3D J3D P3D T3D VM VV VV Layer Control: Current Layer Erase Layer Freeze Layer Isolate Layer Layer Show All Temp Layer Add Toggle Temp Layer On/Off Visual Controls LC LE LF IL LS LX. LT1 VC Help: Structure Reference Guide Structure Procedures Overview Manual Software Version VER Refer to the Structure Reference Guide for more detailed information on each command. 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