Floors

Before framing floors, you need to create wall types with layers and model the floors correctly. Follow the guide below.

1. Create floor type layers

• Drywall and other finish layers should have Finish 1, Finish 2 or Substrate function

• The main studs are hosted inside the Structure layer which has to be the Core Layer (layer between the two Core Boundaries)

• Each layer must have a defined Function, Material and Thickness

When modeling floors, joists will run parallel to the Span Direction. You can define the joist direction by changing the Span Direction:

Suggestion: Structure [1] layer thickness should match the Web depth (d) of you joists. For example, if your joists are 150mm, the Structure [1] layer should have the same thickness.

You can create as many layers as you wish.

For double drywall or other finish layers, each Material name must be unique.

2. Model floors

2.1. Joist span direction

Floor joists will be framed parallel to the Span Direction:

Increase the transparency of walls. This will make framing elements more visible.

2.2. Prefab floor modeling (optional)

To divide large floors into smaller panels, you can Split your floors into prefab floor panels using the Floor Panel Layout tool:

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