Hi Nathan,
As an alternative to modelling the studs manually, there is an add-on that will do the wall framing/studwork automatically which is available from Cadimage -
As you're a student it may be available for free.
There is also a basic wall framing wall accessory available from within ArchiCAD as standard, but it doesn't work very well for me. (Which is why it is still a unsupported 'goodie' rather than a proper add on!)
You can get it from the help menu in ArchiCAD. Look for the link to 'ArchiCAD 13 Downloads'. You will need to add the 'accessories library' separately after installation using the library manager. It will be found in the standard AC13 installation folder.
Both will analyse the geometry of any wall and automatically build all the studwork around any openings. They will also update if the wall is resized or openings moved, removed or added. Very clever stuff!
As an alternative to modelling the studs manually, there is an add-on that will do the wall framing/studwork automatically which is available from Cadimage -
As you're a student it may be available for free.
There is also a basic wall framing wall accessory available from within ArchiCAD as standard, but it doesn't work very well for me. (Which is why it is still a unsupported 'goodie' rather than a proper add on!)
You can get it from the help menu in ArchiCAD. Look for the link to 'ArchiCAD 13 Downloads'. You will need to add the 'accessories library' separately after installation using the library manager. It will be found in the standard AC13 installation folder.
Both will analyse the geometry of any wall and automatically build all the studwork around any openings. They will also update if the wall is resized or openings moved, removed or added. Very clever stuff!
Matthew wrote:I see. So when I place the complex wall, should I ' cut' the studs manually or will SEO do this? Then after the window is in place and the studs have been cut to create a clear opening, I then just place jackstuds ( we call them noggins ) around the window for extra support, like you said ( I can picture this in my head now )
I'm still not sure why you are so worried about stud walls in a timber frame. Even in a stick framed building it is unusual to model the framing. Typically the walls are just modeled as simple geometry and the framing layout is done by the contractor according to standard methods.
The opening for the complex window you show would typically be framed as a simple rectangular opening with kingstuds and jackstuds on either side with continuous a header and sill across the entire width. The odd shape would then be filled in with short bits. In the US we have numerous references for standard framing methods. Architectural Graphic Standards is one of which probably all Architects have at least one edition. You must have something similar over there. A quick browse will give you a host of pertinent info.
BTW: Curtainwall refers to a fully glazed system with no wall framing. What you have shown is just a complex window.
I apologise if I'm making this more complicated than it should be ( I tend to do that
), but I just wanted to know if there was any other way to go about it as I assumed the above way was it. Thank you very much, the University doesn't teach you how to build a building, they just give you a brief but I do research my project and develop thems ( I've been told a lot more than other students )
Peter wrote:Cadimage Wall Framing looks like a brilliant tool. I've checked and I can't get that particular tool for free, I do however get a few Cadimage tools... Kind of a shame, though I did just spend 3 hours making it manually !
Hi Nathan,
As an alternative to modelling the studs manually, there is an add-on that will do the wall framing/studwork automatically which is available from Cadimage -http://www.cadimagetools.com/tools.aspx?id=4
As you're a student it may be available for free.
There is also a basic wall framing wall accessory available from within ArchiCAD as standard, but it doesn't work very well for me. (Which is why it is still a unsupported 'goodie' rather than a proper add on!)
You can get it from the help menu in ArchiCAD. Look for the link to 'ArchiCAD 13 Downloads'. You will need to add the 'accessories library' separately after installation using the library manager. It will be found in the standard AC13 installation folder.
Both will analyse the geometry of any wall and automatically build all the studwork around any openings. They will also update if the wall is resized or openings moved, removed or added. Very clever stuff!
I'm trying to edit the scheme of the wall in 3D, but when I delete unwanted parts, they just re appear. Also, How do I actually change the thickness of the frame, I've checked the manual and I read about nominal thickness and custom thickness, but it won't change .
Thank You
Thank You
NStocks wrote:The exercise of doing it framing member by framing member is good for you. You learned a lot about how buildings are built
... Kind of a shame, though I did just spend 3 hours making it manually !
Cadimage and ,framewright both free for you as a student will now automate the procedure.
Now you can try both and report back to us the pros and cons of each of the 3 framing systems.
Still looking?
