DeveloSpec Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 hello Mates, by default, CA builds floors with Floor Joists. How to change them to Floor Trusses instead? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Framing Defaults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeveloSpec Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 @Joe, what default do I change? I understand that everything is controlled through the defaults, but my question is how to change the floor joists to a floor truss? What setting do I change? PHOTO ATTACHED >>> FLOOR TRUSSES 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 All trusses need to be drawn manually, not automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeveloSpec Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 MANUALLy?!?! what the heck is going on with this program 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeveloSpec Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 well well.. does anyone know how to do that? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeveloSpec Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I can't just select the floor joists that were built automatically and change them to a web truss? There is a drop down list with other types (I joist, engineered lumber, LVL, glulam, c-channel, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 When you draw a truss, it will delete the automatic framing automatically. You just have to draw each different truss you have in your drawing and multiple copy from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwideziner Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 By now we should be able to specify trusses and they build automatically to our defaults. CA why is this not the case it has been asked for for several versions now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze_Wood Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I can't just select the floor joists that were built automatically and change them to a web truss? There is a drop down list with other types (I joist, engineered lumber, LVL, glulam, c-channel, etc) makes one wonder why they did not include a space joist in the above list (Idaho ?) - finding the space joist to draw can be a trick - i believe it is with roof trusses - I keep mine as a tool bar item rather than have to look for it - no problem drawing them in - actually is usually quicker than editing what CA does automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRST8TRKR Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Click Build,Click framing from dropdown list,Click Floor /roof truss,Click floor truss and specify in dbx as you like. Have a great week,Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeveloSpec Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 @NRST8.. there is no "floor/roof truss" only "floor/ceiling truss" Is that what you meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Floor-ceiling truss and roof truss are a different tool and they are there, but its not automatic. You have to draw the truss in the plan so it can replace the framing you set up. If you want a 16" floor truss, you have to set up that depth in the plan for the floor system. Then draw the truss in the plan and multiple copy from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRST8TRKR Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Correct, floor /ceiling truss, I stand corrected. Was taking a break from a project and looking through the forum and saw the question and since there were only comments with no real directions, I thought I would start the man down the path to a point that he could pic up and continue on. As pointed out by drawzilla,you will have to determine the depth of the joist as required and also set the framing distance and then draw in the first truss and select multiple copy and drag across the plan as needed to complete the floor system. Have a great day,Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertstorm Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I agree that web floor trusses should be available in the drop down menu just like any other kind of joist. It would also be great if you could upload the manufacturers specs (widths, spans etc) for their floor trusses/joist and the framing generated from those specs. I am not sure if you can input the spec manually but it would be a job I would like to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I just went through this, and you still must draw this style truss manually. I settled on this method: after setting platform structure defaults, use auto framing so you get the rim and sill, but make joist spacing something like 48" o.c. to make deleting the joists easier. Group select and delete, draw in desired truss and multi copy at correct spacing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAustin Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 You guys should make a youtube video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmejerry Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 9/3/2016 at 11:27 PM, JJohnson said: I just went through this, and you still must draw this style truss manually. I settled on this method: after setting platform structure defaults, use auto framing so you get the rim and sill, but make joist spacing something like 48" o.c. to make deleting the joists easier. Group select and delete, draw in desired truss and multi copy at correct spacing, You could just turn off framing floor joist layer so they don't clutter the plan since the sill, rim and truss are separate layers. No need to delete the joists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmejerry Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 52 minutes ago, KAustin said: You guys should make a youtube video Chief already has a video. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/339/framing-with-floor-and-ceiling-trusses.html?playlist=144 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAustin Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Yeah I can't get this one to play for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Chief already has a video. Thanks, that saves a step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 On 9/3/2016 at 8:27 PM, JJohnson said: I just went through this, and you still must draw this style truss manually. I settled on this method: after setting platform structure defaults, use auto framing so you get the rim and sill, but make joist spacing something like 48" o.c. to make deleting the joists easier. Group select and delete, draw in desired truss and multi copy at correct spacing, Same as Roof Trusses , placing Floor Trusses Should auto delete (replace) any standard joist type within the specified Span setting , if you multiple copy the Truss from one end to the other all standard joists should disappear. I have no idea why CA can't auto frame a Roof or Floor truss if the Defaults are set up, as easily as it does normal Framing though. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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