Workflow - Step by Step

We want to make it as simple as possible for you to try out our Post & Beam Framing solution on your own. In this article, I’ll go through the basic steps to follow so that your use of the software is as hassle-free as possible.

Windows and main functions of Wood Framing

Here is what each one of the main features within the ribbon stands for.

So, let's find out how to start creating Timber Frames in Revit from scratch.

Step 1. Load Families

Choose the sample families to be loaded into the current project. Wood Framing provides sample Metric and Imperial families for creating frames with connections common for timber frames or log houses. Sample tag families and schedules can also be loaded.

After loading, you can find the families by going to Project Browser → Families under Structural Framing, Structural Connections, Annotation Symbols, and Generic Models categories.

Step 2. Create basic Wall, Floor, Roof geometry

Timber Frames will be created upon the Revit geometry

The walls/floors/roofs can have the needed number of layers to create your structure with optional additional layers—secondary frame, vertical or horizontal nailers, sidings, sheathing, etc.

Step 3. Link Wall/Floor/Roof

When Revit geometry and its structure with all needed layers are set up. We can link the Framing Configurations.

Each layer of the Wall/ Floor/ Roof structure can have its own Framing Layer and Framing or Sheathing/Paneling Configuration set up.

Below is a brief description, along with examples, explaining how the Link Wall menu functions.

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Frame tick mark being active indicates that the corresponding layer will be framed using timber structural framing elements.

If the Frame tick mark is inactive, the corresponding layer will not be framed when you use the Frame or Frame Additional Layers functions.

In Revit, geometry can be divided into layers (Parts) that represent how the structure was built, without modifying its original geometry.

In the example below, you can see how Parts were created for the wall that has 3 layers in it. To view these Parts, the Parts Visibility setting must be set to Parts or Both.

Using our Wood Framing solution, individual Parts can also be framed. This feature is primarily designed for advanced users and specific scenarios, allowing the framing of selected Parts rather than the entire wall geometry.

Wood Framing utilizes Revit Parts to create Sheathing, Paneling, or Drywall. To achieve a specific layout for the Sheathing, these Parts are split based on predefined configurations. This is why the Split Parts tick mark must be activated for the layers where you want the drywall to be created.

In the example below, the wall includes a Sheathing layer as part of its structure. Through the Link Wall menu, the Framing Layer was assigned for Sheathing, along with the Sheathing/Paneling configuration, and the Split Parts option was activated.

It is important to note that Exclude Parts was unticked, ensuring the Parts remain visible, schedulable, and appear in Shop Drawings. For more information about Exclude Parts, refer to the next tab.

To fully comprehend how Link works, please take a look at these two short Getting Started videos if you haven't already.