# Edge Joist

**Framing Configuration** may be found in two locations:

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or:

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### **Edge Joist**

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**Edge Joist** – settings to insert joists for different edges/ridges.

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### Start/End Rim 1/2 Ridge Joists

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Controls ridge joists near sloped start/end rim joists and near sloped top/bottom trimmers.

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**Top/Bottom Cripple** tab **–** controls edge joists near opening sloped top/bottom cripples.

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### Stepped Start/End Rim 1/2 Ridge Joists

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Controls ridge joists near stepped start/end rim 1/2 joists.

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**Number of Start/End Cripple Joists –** controls number of ridge joists near opening stepped start/end cripples.

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### Custom Join

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**Custom Join** – is a multi-functional dialog where user can define rules for joins including size, count, position, rotation, spacing, alignment etc. All these rules can be saved and used in other framing configurations or shared with other users. This [type of dialog is used frequently in our products, so here you can find **Custom Join detailed description >>**](https://agacad.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44001990031-custom-join)

[**(https://agacad.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44001990031-custom-join)**](https://agacad.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44001990031-custom-join)

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