Add a Panel Macro

You can add parametric macros to the project's floor plan drawing, such as extra studs, beam pockets and electrical symbols. The wall panel macros are added on their own layers. They will be displayed on the drawing when the layers are visible.

Add the parametric macros to the floor plan drawing before generating the panel breaks.

1. Select Classic Wall Framing | Wall Panelizing | Panel Macros.
2. Select the macro to be added from the list.
3. If necessary, select the macro parameters.

   Sheathing Start/End Point

   Extra Studs

   Extra Backers

   Beam Pockets

   Panel Break Point

   Electrical Symbols

   Ladder

4. Select a wall. The cursor will be locked to be parallel to the wall.
5. If necessary, change the locating point of the macro, or select another auxiliary function. The default locating point of the macro is the center point of the group.

   Auxiliary Functions for Adding a Panel Macro

6. Select a location for the macro.