Steel and Wood Framing
Wall Framing and Panelization
Framing rules, details, wall heights, material lengths, optimum panel lengths are defined by the user in the system's relational database. Based on these settings, the system calculates the studs, plates, sills and complete opening assemblies automatically panelizing the walls. Once panelized, the system generates detailed elevations and plate drawings which can be opened, modified and saved with the cutting list information automatically being updated. This guarantees framing components will be compatible with the rest of the plan and every component will fit in place at the construction site reducing delays and speeding up the entire construction process. Also generated, is an optimized minimum waste cutting list based upon material types and dimensions defined by the user. Output formats can be modified by the customer to conform to existing production standards. The system can also be designed to interface with manufacturing and production equipment to provide high levels of automation for manufactured building companies.
Floor Framing
Floor framing layouts are based on the framing parameters defined by the user and the floor deck areas drawn. The joist layout and cutting schedule are automatically generated and all components are labeled. Layouts can be easily customized by inserting, cutting, trimming and deleting pieces. These powerful and productive design tools allow you to provide your subcontractors with detailed floor joist layout drawings and cutting information, helping them to fr
ame the floor with the minimum waste of materials.
Roof Framing
VertexBD can generate both roof truss and rafter layouts. Roof framing layouts work similarly to floor framing as layouts and schedules are automatically generated, can be easily modified similarly, and all components are labeled. Roof truss profile drawings are generated based on the geometry of the walls, ceilings and roofs. The 3D model allows you to verify and adjust the roof framing components to be compatible with the other parts of the building – a good example of the quality capabilities VertexBD provides.
