How to apply different cuts at staggered Blocking/Nogging ends?

1. Create staggered blocking/nogging layout

Follow the workflow in the link below:

2. Turn on automatic element cut controls

1. In Framing Configurations, go to Modify Settings

2. Scroll down and turn on Automatically Switch Cuts box

3. Save and close the configurations

1. Re-open the Framing Configurations dialogue

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

3. In the Custom Layout settings, you'll find Cut Start Type and Cut End Type

1. See the outcomes below:

• Cut Start Type = Cut Studs. The start of the blocking/nogging receives a swage and creates a lip cut at the stud's open side.

• Cut End Type = Cut Bridging/Nogging. The end of the blocking/nogging receives a lip cut and a notch while the stud receives a swage.

3. Manually switch cuts

You may need to manually switch cuts. For example, if the king/jamb or end studs need to receive lip cuts, follow the workflow below:

1. Go to Edit Elements

2. Select Switch Cuts

3. Select the connections you need to switch

4. Click Esc button on the keyboard when finished

4. Export files

When exporting files using CNC Metal Exporter using Arkitech/Howick configuration:

1. Go to Export Setup

2. Check the box Analyze Cuts for Inverse Connections