HumbleChief 481 Posted August 31, 2018 Never tried this before but seems like it might be an easier method other than manually placing posts and beams? One question arose though, Is there a way to place the beginning or end of framing in a specific location? The framing doesn't seem to want evenly space itself across a wall and was curious why? Anyway hope this helps someone in some way... POST AND BEAM WALLS.plan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solver 1636 Posted August 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, HumbleChief said: Is there a way to place the beginning or end of framing in a specific location? Framing Reference Markers Framing Reference Markers are reference markers that specify the starting point for the layout of automatically-produced framing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted August 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, solver said: Framing Reference Markers Framing Reference Markers are reference markers that specify the starting point for the layout of automatically-produced framing. Ah, so nice when the smart guys chime in...new there was something but couldn't bring it up - THANKS Eric! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kbird1 822 Posted August 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, HumbleChief said: Ah, so nice when the smart guys chime in...new there was something but couldn't bring it up - THANKS Eric! You can also use them for the Roof Framing eg set out from center etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 2362 Posted August 31, 2018 Personally, I think it's easier to use a "Post to Beam" railing wall without a top or bottom rail. The post (newel) spacing is automatically adjusted and you can set both the newel size and the beam size. That way, you don't have to mess with the spacing of the "Studs". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said: Personally, I think it's easier to use a "Post to Beam" railing wall without a top or bottom rail. The post (newel) spacing is automatically adjusted and you can set both the newel size and the beam size. That way, you don't have to mess with the spacing of the "Studs". Happy to help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 5 hours ago, Kbird1 said: You can also use them for the Roof Framing eg set out from center etc Thanks Mick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopsaw 658 Posted September 1, 2018 6 hours ago, HumbleChief said: Anyway hope this helps someone in some way... Yup. Thanks Larry. The auto cross boxes make the extra setup worthwhile and make a more professional looking drawing. I was thinking about this method when the other thread was posted but did not have the time to test it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Chopsaw said: Yup. Thanks Larry. The auto cross boxes make the extra setup worthwhile and make a more professional looking drawing. I was thinking about this method when the other thread was posted but did not have the time to test it. Chop, didn't use auto cross boxes, those are the framing members shown in 'framing, wall' Layer. There's no individual posts or beams, all done with the wall definition and materials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopsaw 658 Posted September 1, 2018 Yes that is what I meant the cross boxes that come with the enlarged studs. I just call them auto as opposed to if you have to resort to a psolid to represent a framing member that does not have a cross box. Very helpful if there are thousands of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 36 minutes ago, Chopsaw said: Yes that is what I meant the cross boxes that come with the enlarged studs. I just call them auto as opposed to if you have to resort to a psolid to represent a framing member that does not have a cross box. Very helpful if there are thousands of them. Cool, of course you could always use a 'post' with cross box too no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopsaw 658 Posted September 1, 2018 Just now, HumbleChief said: Cool, of course you could always use a 'post' with cross box too no? Sure but then you would need to set the height and keep track of them all individually. I like your method better. I was also thinking of another situation that posts will not do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Chopsaw said: ...I was also thinking of another situation that posts will not do. ...would love to see it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRAWZILLA 784 Posted September 1, 2018 I also use railing / post to beam and adjust the newls and rails to whatever you need, been doing it that way for years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted September 1, 2018 1 minute ago, DRAWZILLA said: I also use railing / post to beam and adjust the newls and rails to whatever you need, been doing it that way for years now. ...again, happy I could help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 2362 Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, HumbleChief said: ...again, happy I could help... TIC..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rpadge 37 Posted September 24, 2018 On 8/31/2018 at 6:14 PM, Joe_Carrick said: Personally, I think it's easier to use a "Post to Beam" railing wall without a top or bottom rail. The post (newel) spacing is automatically adjusted and you can set both the newel size and the beam size. That way, you don't have to mess with the spacing of the "Studs". How do you change the beam size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rpadge 37 Posted September 24, 2018 Good gosh, thank you, I have been looking for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 2362 Posted September 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, Rpadge said: Good gosh, thank you, I have been looking for that Years ago - maybe X5 or X6 - we couldn't specify the Beam size. I lobbied for this for a long time and we got it. I've been using this capability for so long that I can't remember what version of Chief it appeared in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
