Chief Architect X2 Training Series #13 - 2D and 3D Framing

Chief Architect X2 Training Series #13 ‐ 2D and 3D Framing By: Dan Baumann    ChiefExperts.com

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Chief Architect X2 Training Series #13 - 2D and 3D Framing By: Dan Baumann

Why do detailed framing plans? A Detailed & Accurate Plan = A Successful, Profitable Project & A Happy Client 2

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Methods to Complete Structural Details (Open the sample plan) Draw everything in plan view Cross sections from scratch with the 2D Tools Full 3D framing modeling of walls, floors, ceilings & roofs Framing details showing new parts of remodeling plans Simple sections from the 3D model Using details/text in the libraries or from previous plans Deck framing can be added independently of other framing Import details drawn in other programs

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Chief Architect X2 Training Series #13 ‐ 2D and 3D Framing By: Dan Baumann    ChiefExperts.com

Solid White Framing Boxes `

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Set framing boxes to “Solid White Fill” ` using ` “Defaults Defaults – ` CAD – ` CAD Defaults – ` Fill New Framing Members” ChiefExperts.com - Education, Resources & Support for Chief Architect Users

Framing Tools Framing Tools Either Create a Box inside of a wall, ceiling, floor or roof platform Or ` Like Trusses conform to the shape of an area Or ` Can be added freehand `

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Setup the Plan “Framing Defualts”

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Chief Architect X2 Training Series #13 ‐ 2D and 3D Framing By: Dan Baumann    ChiefExperts.com

Framing Tips Automatic framing is used to start the process Automatic framing will fill in the plan containers Framing can be modified at any time Trusses must be manually drawn into your plan Floor trusses will always be the thickness of a floor Roof trusses can be made into any shape you want All truss details are stored in a CAD detail Auto frame will not frame in areas with trusses Framing is edited like all 2D CAD items You can control all views using the layers

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3D Framing Floors Trusses Platforms Determine Truss Depth Add all trusses manually after auto framingg Trusses can be reshaped in the CAD Details view Use All Off layer set to control working view

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3D Framing Floors and Ceilings Platforms Determine Initial Joist Thickness Framing can be made different size than pplatform Rim Joists can not be specified automatically Use All off layer set to control working view

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3D Framing Walls ` ` ` ` `

Set Wall Framing Layer to correct thickness & type Wall framing will conform to the wall box shape Auto wall framing can be redone anytime Changes can be made to walls anytime in any view Save wall framing changes in walls dialog – General 10

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3D Framing Roofs – Adjust Settings

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3D Framing Roofs - Trusses ` ` ` `

Trusses conform to the roof and ceiling envelope Add roof trusses before manual roof framing T Trusses can be b reshaped h d in i elevation Trusses can be reconfigured in the CAD Detail window 12

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3D Framing Roofs - Manual ` ` ` `

Roof framing initially fits inside of roof box Roof framing can be j to different sizes adjusted Use layers to control view and work on framing Edit roof framing like other CAD items 13

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3D Framing Independent Items

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Creating the Quick Section ` ` ` ` ` ` ` `

Size the model correctly Add wall/ceiling framing Add floor framing Add a floor truss Add a roof truss Create section Save camera Send view to layout to clean up stray lines 15

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Sections – Drawn with 2D CAD `

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Sometimes the best and only way to get an accurate working detail Created in a CAD Detail window using the 2D CAD tools Can be saved to libraries for future use 16

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2D CAD Detail Libraries ` ` `

Find and Store details you need for your plans Create details using g combinations of drawings Grab the text

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