Sheathing Configuration – Sheathing Layout

Sheathing Layout – predefine settings for Inner/Top and Outer/Bottom sheathing layers.

Up to two sheathing layers can be created from each side. That’s why there are separate settings for the first and second layer.

First and Second sheathing layers can be predefined in the Link Wall, Link Floor or Link Roof using Sheathing and Sheathing II from Framing Layer column.

Parallel or Perpendicular to Stud/Joist

Parallel or Perpendicular to Stud/Joist – select if the sheathing should be parallel or perpendicular to the joist.

Build in Place

Build in Place – writes Yes/No information into the sheathing instance parameter if it is build-in-place or is prefabricated with the whole wall/floor/roof frame. This parameter can later be used in schedules or view filters.

Example with wall:

Example with floor/roof:

Example with metal roof:

Bottom/Base Extension and Top/End Extension

Bottom/Base Extension, Top/End Extension – adds an offset from the wall/floor/roof base or end.

Example with metal wall:

Example with wood floor/roof:

Sloped Top/End Extension and Sloped Bottom/Base Extension

Sloped Top/End Extension and Sloped Bottom/Base Extension – adds an offset from the sloped wall/roof/roof base or end.

Placement Direction

Placement Direction – predefines sheathing direction: From Start, From End or From Both Sides.

Example with wall:

Example with floor/roof:

Second Row Overlap Distance

Second Row Overlap Distance – defines overlap distance between sheathing layouts if Perpendicular to Stud/Joist checkbox is ticked.

Example with wall:

Example with floor/roof:

Align with Studs/Joists

Align with Studs/Joists – aligns sheathing with studs or joists.

Example with wood frame:

Example with metal frame:

Example - ceiling gypsum elements can be divided into Parts and aligned with ceiling frames:

Allow to Split on Second King/Joist

Allow to Split on Second King/Joist – splits the sheathing on the second king or joist of the opening.

Example with wood frame:

Example with metal frame:

Example with metal floor frame:

Always Try to Merge Parts

Always Try to Merge Parts – tries to merge parts if two parts share the same edge. Merged part size will not exceed the sheathing size that is predefined under Sheathing Dimensions.

Including Part with Different Edges

Including Part with Different Edges – tries to merge parts with different edges of two parts. Merged part size will not exceed the sheathing size that is predefined under Sheathing Dimensions.

Including Part with Different Edges is switched ON:

Including Part with Different Edges is switched OFF:

Vertical Split on Opening Side

Vertical Split on Opening Side – splits sheathing on the opening side, the nearest stud/joist, or the nearest king if top and bottom trimmers are predefined in the Opening Framing.

Example with wood wall frame:

You can predefine top and bottom trimmers under Wall+ → Configs → Framing Configuration → Opening Framing:

Example with metal wall frame:

You can predefine top and bottom trimmers under Wall+M → Configs → Framing Configuration → Opening Framing:

Example with metal floor:

You can predefine top and bottom trimmers under Floor+M → Configs → Framing Configuration → Opening Framing:

Minimal Width of Opening for Split

Minimal Width of Opening for Split – define the minimum width of opening for which splits would be available.

Example: If the window, door, or other opening width is less than the predefined value, then there will be no splits around the opening:

If the window, door, or other opening width is more than the predefined value, then there will be splits around the opening:

Horizontal Split on Opening Side

Horizontal Split on Opening Side – defines if the sheathing must be split horizontally around the opening.

Example: Horizontal Split on Opening Side is ticked OFF:

Example: Horizontal Split on Opening Side is ticked ON:

Split by Steeped Top/Bottom Ridge

Split by Steeped Top/Bottom Ridge – splits sheathing by steeped top or bottom ridges.