Framing a Floor

Use the Create Joists from Poly command to create the joist objects necessary to frame a floor.

To frame a floor:

1.	Select a polygon, polyline or floor object.

2.	Select AEC > Framing > Create Joists from Poly.

The Create Joists from Poly dialog box opens.

 

Parameter	Description
Elevation of Top of Joist	Sets elevation for top of joist
Joist Height	Sets overall joist height
Joist Width	Sets width of joist
Center-to-Center Spacing	Sets joist spacing
Draw Rim Joists	Creates joists around entire perimeter
Delete Poly	Deletes selected polygon/polyline after joists created

3.	Enter the desired values.

4.

Click OK.

5.	An alert dialog box requests the selection of two points to set the joist orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box and click two points anywhere in the drawing to indicate the desired joist orientation.

6.	The joists are created. In addition, a Joist Take-off worksheet is automatically created and added to the Resource Browser.

If a stairwell hole exists in the floor, board objects are used for the headers.

The joist parameters can be edited in the Object Info palette.

 

Parameter	Description
Config	Select the type of joist used for framing
Length (o.c.)	Enter the length (measured on center) of the joist
Width	Enter the joist width
Height	Enter the joist height
Begin Bevelo	Enter the angle of the bevel at the beginning of the joist
End Bevelo	Enter the angle of the bevel at the end of the joist
Flange height	Enter the flange height
Web width	Enter the web width
Web height	Enter the web height
Gauge	Enter the gauge of the joist
Panel spacing	Enter the distance between each panel
Draw verticals	Select to draw the vertical elements of the joist
Bottom bearing	Select to draw the bottom bearing configuration
2D Display	Select the type of 2D joist displays (Solid, Centerline, Width, or Width with Centerline)
Use Standard Sizes	Select whether to use Imperial or Metric sizes
Imperial Standard Size	Select the Imperial standardized joist size
Metric Standard Size	Select the Metric standardized joist size
Start Joist Hanger	Displays joist hangers at the start of the joist
End Joist Hanger	Displays joist hangers at the end of the joist
Show Label	Select to display the Label Text next to the joist
Label Text	Enter the text to display next to the joist
Nominal Size (read only)	Displays the nominal size of the joist