What is the difference between Stud and Plate families?

Introduction

After loading default Metal Framing families (Settings > Load Families > Main Families), you'll find a variety of families:

Many of the families are named as "Stud", "Plate", "Track", "Stud-Joist" or with another title. Each family belongs to one of the three framing systems and serves a unique purpose:

  • C+U

  • C+C_CH

  • C+C

C+C_CH

C+C_CH families are designed for Arkitech, Howick and Pinnacle frames. Read more.

MF C+C_CH Stud

MF C+C_CH Stud is used for all vertical elements:

  • Common Studs

  • Start/End Studs

  • King studs, Cripples (including diagonal)

MF C+C_CH Plate

MF C+C_CH Plate is used for all horizontal elements (except service holes and strap bracing):

  • Top/Bottom plates

  • Headers

  • Sills

  • Blocking/Nogging

C+U

C+U families are designed for:

  • Internal, non-prefab stud partitions

  • Knudson, Metroll and Scottsdale prefab frames

MF Stud-Joist

MF Stud-Joist family should only be used for vertical elements:

MF Blocking Stud-Joist

MF Blocking Stud-Joist is used only for Blocking/Nogging:

MF Lateral Brace

MF Lateral Brace family is used only for Blocking/Nogging:

MF Track

MF Track should only be used for horizontal elements:

  • Top/Bottom Plate

  • Sill

  • Header

C+C

MF C+C Stud

MF C+C Stud is used for all vertical elements:

  • Common Studs

  • Start/End Studs

  • King studs, Cripples (including diagonal)

MF C+C Plate

MF C+C Plate is used for all horizontal elements (except service holes and strap bracing):

  • Top/Bottom plates

  • Headers

  • Sills

  • Blocking/Nogging



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