Framing Tools: Cladding

Tool for the cladding or cover layer (COVER) of a wall panel, horizontal structure or horizontal structure panel. Select Tool from the list. The parameters are set according to the selected tool. If necessary, edit the parameters in the dialog box.

Rules

Description

Description text for the tool.

Method

Select either of the following as the cladding method:

• STANDARD - The first and last board will not be cut according to the area. Instead, the can extend beyond the area.

• CLIPPED - The boards will be cut according to the area.

Cross Section

Select the cross section of the boards with the Select button. Select the profile library and cross section in the Piece Properties dialog box.

Piece Properties

Spacing

Enter the board spacing (S) in the field.

Position Angle

The default position angle, which depends on the profile's cross section, is defined in the cladding library and does not usually need to be changed. If the cross section is placed in the wrong position in the cladding, determine how much the cross section needs to be rotated and add the angle to the default position angle.

Direction angle

Defines the direction of the boarding.

• AUTO - The direction is defined automatically according to the material of the layer. For example, the vertical or horizontal siding of a wall.

• AUTO_R - Same as AUTO, but the installation of the wall's vertical siding is begun from the opposite direction.

Max. notch

Enter the maximum size of a notch (D) made to a board next to an opening. If the maximum notch size is exceeded, the board will be cut at the opening.

Opening offsets

Enter the distances of the boards from the opening edges in this field.

• Left (DL)

• Right (DR)

• Bottom (DB)

• Top (DT)

Framing Tools Dialog Box