How to frame staggered blocking/nogging?

1. Go to Framing Configurations

2. In Configuration Name, make sure you're modifying the configuration linked to the wall type

3. On the left, scroll down to Blocking/Nogging settings:

1. Change Use Short Noggings to Split at Each Stud

2. Scroll down to the Bays settings

3. Check the box next to Use Alternating Offset

4. Enter the Alternating Offset value

Note: If you don't need a gap between staggered blocking/nogging elements, keep the Alternating Offset value at 0.

1. Save

1. Frame new or Re-Frame a framed wall

2. Every even (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc) element will be raised

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