Custom Framing Example 

 

Although the power and flexibility of the software is very strong, sometimes a new feature or condition is needed that was never thought of or introduced before.  With just a little tweaking of existing program setups, I was able to add the feature for Finger Jointed STUDS to BuildersCAD as a permanent, easy function to use.  I not only can control my stud use by wall but can control it on a stud by stud basis.  The example below shows the back “kitchen” wall with the FJ STUDS placed only from the corner to the lead in.  They automatically frame up as GREY for easy user verification in 3D as seen below:

 

 

Here is that wall section in Plan where you can see Wall A8 spans further than the kitchen where FJ STUDS are no longer needed:

 

 

Here you can see the system created Elevation with cut part list including the new FJ STUDS:

 

 

Notice that the bottom plate view automatically calls the new FJ STUDS out with a unique “stamp” so that they can easily be recognized in a black and white print out.

 

By adding the material to my stock file and piece use table,

 

 

The system automatically will now calculate the correct PULL LIST, CUTTING LIST and MATERIAL LIST as seen below:

 

 

A great thing about BuildersCAD is that it can be easily customized to fit almost any need.  After 20 years of development around customer wants and needs, most variables are there already or the tools to make that change are there, as demonstrated with this FJ STUD example.