Good morning.
I'm new to Floorplan but not to IMSI. I have used Turbo CAD for a long time. Usually for floor plans. I love the 3D drawing of Floorplan 2020! This really does make designing buildings more fun. The Framing view is to die for! I was a framing carpenter many years ago and had to retire due to injury. But now I can frame virtually! I just love it!
I have been struggling with this issue for a long time and I really hope I can get help. When in framing view there is a "grey space" in teh floor framing. See attachment. How can I get rid of this?
Thanks so much!
Hi there,
Glad to know that you like FP 2020! :)
In FP, the framing components can be developed using different materials, such as wood, concrete (the grey surfaces that you mention), steel, etc.
For example, in the image below, you can see the same room with a wall changed from wood to concrete (red arrow) and a slab changed from concrete to wood (green arrow). So, in order to change the framing materials, just select the element => define the framing settings.
FloorPlan, as any program, has a learning curve. The best way to learn the program, IMO, is practice + practice + practice => Read and follow the manual (this is important), see the videos => try to create elements not related with your project, so you will become familiar with the commands and how to manage the different components and settings.
If you are interested, check my eBook, exclusive for FP 2020 users (https://www.punchhelpers.com/version-2020-windows.html) => it includes a full chapter with instructions about defining framing materials, a graphic guide and more!
Hope this helps.
Patricia,
Thank you so much for your help! I spent hours trying to figure it out. When you refer to the framing options I was confused. I did buy your e-book and went over it several times, but it wasn't until you responded that it clicked for me!
Thanks!
You're welcome! :)
In the eBook, you can check the framing information starting on page 124. Also, follow the Visual Guide on page 126.
Hope this helps.