Framing detail

Make room in a framed wall.

Written for 1.0.0-preview.8. Available download: 1.0.0-preview.8 · Public preview.

The wall-opening example is a compact way to study how an opening and adjacent framing fit together. It includes a rotated opening and a mirrored corner detail, making it useful for checking a design from several angles.

1. Start with the opening example

Use Stud to create a new project from the opening example. Open the viewer, identify the opening and corner detail, and show me the opening’s clear width.

The sample uses a 36-inch opening input. Have the assistant distinguish that input from the clear space in the finished model before changing it.

2. Define what must fit

Measure the item that needs to pass through or occupy the opening. For a door or window, use the manufacturer’s rough-opening requirements rather than assuming the nominal product size is sufficient.

Explain which parts set the clear width and height. Show me those parts and identify the measurements I need before selecting a door or window.

3. Request a focused revision

Increase the opening width by 4 inches. Keep the wall orientation and the opening’s center fixed. Update the framing around it, save a checkpoint, and show the before-and-after dimensions.

Orbit to inspect both sides. Click the affected members and review their dimensions. Ask the assistant to explain any new pieces or changed stock lengths.

4. Check the relationships

Review the declared opening, contact, and support checks. If a relationship has not been declared, ask the assistant to add the relevant check and explain any remaining gaps.

Use this model to study geometry. Header sizing, structural loads, fastening, and installation requirements need their own review.