Ridge_Runner Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I use the generated wall framing details sent to layout to convey special framing situations and information. I struggle with the way the "x" axis works in my views. If I want to copy a framing member or relocate one in the "x" axis, I have to input the direction backwards. When you look at the elevation of the framing wall, it shows from the exterior. If "x" is positive in the plan, and I want to move a framing member to the right, positive, it moves completely reversed. In order to move right, I have to enter a negative dimension. The "y" axis works correctly, although I would think it should actually be a "z" movement. That one must be connected to it programmed like a CAD detail I guess. Anyone else have this happen? It is workable, but a pain to keep straight. I have searched the forum, the old forum, and the manual - nothing mentioned. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 When you look at the elevation of the framing wall, it shows from the exterior. If "x" is positive in the plan, and I want to move a framing member to the right, positive, it moves completely reversed. In order to move right, I have to enter a negative dimension. Mike, Have a look at this setting: Default Settings...Framing...Wall Panel...Wall detail Views. Uncheck Build Wall Framing Details From Exterior. This should give you +X to the right. I assume you are using Transform/Replicate to move the framing member. If you use the Drag/Tab method to do the moving, the positive/negative direction doesn't make any difference - the direction is set by the initial drag direction. A wall framing detail is really just a 2D representation and therefore doesn't have a Z direction - Y is up/down, X is side/side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thanks, Glenn. I tried your suggestion - still did not work. I tried it on an existing wall detail. Does this only change on walls framed after making the change in defaults? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes, rebuild the framing and it will appear as if viewed from inside - mirror reverse of the way you had it (viewed form the outside). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thanks, Glenn. Not sure I like the wall detail as viewed from the inside. That would make it backwards from all of the exterior elevations and might be confusing to the framers. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Then use the drag/tab method and the + or - doesn't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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