How to control labels on Studs/Plates?

Introduction

This guide applies to users with Arkitech and Howick CNC machines.

Each framing element (studs, plates, etc) in the CSV files has a label command written with two possible outputs:

LABEL_NRM - Normal label print:

LABEL_NRM

LABEL_INV - Inverted label print:

LABEL_INV

This is a standard CSV output for the Arkitech and Howick machines.

Inverted labels (LABEL_INV) are applied to elements that face differently (BP-1, SS-1, etc) compared to the standard view (VS-1, TP-1, etc), ensuring label readability.

In other words, one of the end studs (SS-1) and the bottom plate (BP-1) are oriented differently from the other end stud SS-1 and TP-1, respectively. The inverted printing is designed to maintain visibility.

For the Arkitech and Howick frames, make sure to use the correct Structural Framing families in the Framing Configurations.

Metric:

• M_MF C+C_CH Stud - for vertical elements (studs, king studs, cripples, trimmers, etc.)

• M_MF C+C_CH Plate - for horizontal elements (plates, bridging/blocking, headers, sills, etc.)

Imperial:

• I_MF C+C_CH Stud - for vertical elements (studs, king studs, cripples, trimmers, etc)

• I_MF C+C_CH Plate - for horizontal elements (plates, bridging/blocking, headers, sills, etc.)

Learn more about the Metal Framing families.

How to control the labels?

You can switch the default order of Inverted and Normal labels. In other words, elements that receive NRM label by default will receive INV label and vice versa.

Go to the CNC Metal Exporter > Export Setup and check the inverse label boxes as highlighted below:

Learn more about the Export Setup.

Note: it is not possible to control the label orientation of individual elements using the presets. You have to this manually in the CSV file.

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