Link Wall - Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle configurations
Link Wall
Before linking configurations with Wall Types, your type layers must have the proper settings of Function, Material and Thickness. Learn more
Follow the instructions below to map the Wall Type layers with Framing Configurations designed for Arkitech, Howick and Pinnacle frames.
Select a wall instance of the wall type you want to map
Navigate to Wall+M
Click on Link Wall to open the dialogue

Go through settings as explained below:
Selected wall type
Framing Layer - define the purpose of a Wall Type layer:
Frame - to model the main studs/joists/rafters.
Sheathing, Sheathing II (for single finish layer) or Paneling (for double finish layers) - to split parts for finish layers (gypsum, OSB, plywood, other finishes. Learn more
Framing Configuration - Select the framing automation rule for the Framing Layer
For Arkitech/Howick/Pinncale frames, select one of these framing configurations:
Metric: M_C+C_CH Chamfered Profiles X5 or M_C+C_CH Chamfered Profiles 3200
Imperial: I_C+C_CH Chamfered Profiles
Variable - you can control if the instances of the wall type will be framed only with mapped configurations or with different configurations every time you use Frame Wall or Split Parts command
None (recommended) - wall type will always be framed and split using the fixed configuration
Frame - when using the command Frame Wall
Sheathing/Paneling - when using the command Split Parts
Both - when using Frame Wall or Split Parts commands
Frame (box) - tick only for layers with a Framing Configuration
Frame box must be ticked for layers where a Framing Configuration is applied
Frame Parts (box) - for advanced users. Tick only when framing parts.
Split Parts (box) - tick only for layers with Sheathing/Paneling Configuration.
Split Parts box must be ticked for layers where a Sheathing/Paneling Configuration is applied
Split by (box) - Select which Framing Configuration should lead the splitting of parts.
Sheathing/Paneling Configuration - Select a Sheathing or Paneling Configuration.
Exclude Parts (box) - Hides parts after using Split Parts command.
Exlclude Parts box should be unchecked for layers with Sheating/Paneling Configuration.
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