GENERAL

  • Intuitive approach to framing design using CAD interface and object modeling.
  • Design entire building framing system in a single model to ensure complete reaction transfer and code check for each element.
  • Seamless integration with Lateral systems module for complete structural design of shear walls and framing systems in a single integrated model.

USER INTERFACE

  • Familiar CAD tools for quick modeling and editing.
  • On screen editing of all object properties and load assignments.
  • Display of loads and location of supports to check model instantly.
  • Visual warnings for lack of supports during modeling.
  • Visual display of code checks including stresses and deflection.

LOADS

  • Automatic calculation of joist area and wall loads.
  • Automatic reaction transfer all the way to the foundation.
  • User assigned point, uniform, trapezoidal and area loads.
  • User customized loads combinations in addition to standard code equations.

DESIGN OPTIONS

  • Design of joists, beams, headers and posts in one model; no guessing.
  • Design of sawn wood, Engineered Wood Products and Glulam.
  • Redesign beams and posts on the fly without re-analyzing the model.
  • Automatic selection of hanger support of joists and beams.
  • Full code check for the entire structure with warnings about unsafe elements.

MODELING AND ANALYSIS OPTIONS

  • Modeling of flush, dropped, inverted beams and ceiling beams.
  • Modeling of simple and continuous beams and joists.
  • Automatic detection of unsupported loads.
  • Modeling tools for hillside construction.
  • Easy on-screen editing of joists, beams and walls.
  • Easy to change walls from bearing to non-bearing.
  • Generation of pre-manufactured truss loads on the structure.

DRAWINGS

  • Import architectural CAD drawings and control layer settings.
  • Vertical alignment of imported, fragmented architectural floors .
  • Export framing plans to DXF and PDF.
  • Export framing and hardware schedules to DXF and PDF.
  • Generate key plan of framing calculations for easy, thorough review.

CALCULATIONS REPORT

  • Comprehensive reporting of results for quality control and plan check review.
  • Complete reporting of design with reference to applicable code sections.
  • Export reports in MS Excel and Word formats.

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