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Chapter 24:

Framing

In Chief Architect, framing can be produced Chapter Contents
both manually and automatically, calculated • Framing Defaults
in the Materials List, as well as listed in a • Manual vs. Automatic Framing
schedule. • The Framing Tools

Manual framing members are drawn by • Build Framing Dialog
clicking and dragging, like drawing a CAD • Framing Reference Markers
line. Automatic framing for the major • Joist Direction Lines
components of a 3D model (floors, ceilings, • Bearing Lines
walls and roofs) can be generated using the • Displaying Framing
Build Framing dialog. • Editing Framing
• Keeping Framing Current
Both manually drawn and automatically • Framing and the Materials List
generated framing members can be selected • Framing Specification Dialog
and edited in 2D and 3D views. • Framing Schedules
Trusses are covered in their own chapter,
“Trusses” on page 875.

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