Edit the Edge Detail of a Sheathing

Framer

By editing the edge detail of a sheathing layer, you can define the mounting type of the outermost sheet of a panel (manual / loose part). In addition, you can define the maximum width of the first sheet at the edge of the panel.

  1. Select a panel and a sheathing layer.

    Select a Structure and a Layer

  2. Activate the middle grip point of the edge by moving the cursor close to the point.

  3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
  4. Select Edit Edge Detail. The Mount dialog box opens.
  5. Select one of the following Mounting of sheets on the edge options:
    • Default - Regular part.
    • Mount Manually - A part to be mounted manually in the factory. Enter the number of manual parts starting from the edge in the Piece Count field.
    • Loose Part - A part to be mounted at the building site. Enter the number of loose parts starting from the edge in the Piece Count field.

    The property Mount Manually or Loose Part is saved in the part's data and affects the material collection.

  6. If necessary, enter the maximum width of the outermost sheet in the Width field.
  7. Confirm by clicking OK.
  8. Regenerate the panel parts.

The final width of the outermost sheet depends on the sheathing tool chosen for the layer.

  • Common sheathing tool
    • If the rule Adjust the widths so that last sheet’s width is at least x mm is selected, and the last sheet in the sheathing direction is narrower than this width, the program changes it to a wider width by moving the sheet seam, causing the previous sheet to become narrower. If the alignment rule is used, the seam is positioned on the frame part. Otherwise, the sheet width is set to the value entered in the field. However, the sheet cannot be wider than the maximum width given in the edge detail.
  • Wall panel sheathing tool
    • If the stud rule Sheet generates studs is in use, the entered Width is the exact width of the first sheet.

    • If the stud rule Sheathing follows studs is in use, the entered Width is the maximum width of the sheet.