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Joist Direction Specification Dialog

Joist Size and Spacing reported for the joists. For all other Structure
Types, fractional inches are used.
The text of a Joist Direction line states the
platform framing’s Structure Type and size, It is important to note that if a Joist Direction
and the spacing. By default, these values line is set to use non-default Spacing and
reflect the settings in the Framing Defaults Depth values, they will override the settings
dialog. See “Floor Panels” on page 844. in both the Framing Defaults and Room
Specification dialogs. It will not, however,
In plans using US Units, when the Structure change the settings in either dialog.
Type is “Lumber”, the nominal size will be

Joist Direction Specification Dialog

A Joist Direction line can control the • Define the Spacing of the joists in the
joist depth and spacing in the floor or platform associated with the selected Joist
ceiling platform in which it is drawn. To Direction line.
change these values, select a Joist Direction • Define the Depth of these joists.
line and click the Open Object edit button.
The Joist Direction Specification dialog
opens. Note: This is not the recommended method
for specifying joist depth and spacing in most
Any changes made in the Joist Direction cases. You should instead use the settings in
Specification dialog will not affect any joists the Room Specification dialog. See “Room
present in its floor or ceiling platform. Only Specification Dialog” on page 434.
subsequently produced framing in its
platform will be affected. Line Style Panel

For information about the settings on this
Floor Joist Panel panel, see “Line Style Panel” on page 301.

Arrow Panel

For information about the settings on this
panel, see “Arrow Panel” on page 303.

Bearing Lines

A Bearing Line directs the program the option selected in the Build Framing
to lap or butt joists where they cross dialog. See “Floor Panels” on page 844.
the line instead of framing across to a wall. In most cases, when joists lap or butt in the
Joists lap or butt over the line depending on
middle of a span rather than build across a

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