Add a Panel Macro

Framer

You can add parametric macros to the building'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.