Framing Configuration may be found in two locations:


or:


Configuration Settings


Use for all Vertical/Horizontal Framing Elements (except Openings) – if ON, then the selected Joist and Rim Joist families will be used for other vertical/horizontal framing elements, like connections, bridgings, noggings, etc. without an option to change it to a custom family.


Main Type of Joists (or Rim Joists) – pick a family and type for the Joist or Rim Joist. 


For C+C systemM_MF C+C Stud and M_MF C+C Plate

For C+C Chamfered systemM_MF C+C_CH Stud and M_MF C+C_CH Plate

For C+U system M_MF Stud-Joist and M_MF Track


M goes for Metric system, I goes for Imperial. 


Do not use any other families! 

You can use other families only in special cases. Contact us. 


Width (b) – shows the width b parameter value of the selected family type.


Depth (h, d) – shows the depth h or d parameter value of the selected family type.


Define Depth (h, d) by Layer Thickness – the software will create a new type for the selected family and change the depth value to the floor layer thickness so that the frames will fit the layer in the wall.


Floor Frame Panels – if ON, then floor frames are assembled in factory; if OFF – assembled on site.