Creating Roof Framing Purlins

Adding purlins to the structure of a roof can be accomplished quickly and efficiently using automated roof framing tools. This video will cover adding purlins to the roof and building the framing for the roof structure. This video will include information on:
- Setting up Roof Construction
- Adjusting Roof Surface Layers
- Building Roof Framing
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[@mbanugouba2152]

Cool video, learnt a lot. I've been trying to use Chief and I can't get around somethings like roof framing, foundations and walls. I live in South Africa and the way we build is totally different from the US ways. For instance our trusses which are 38 x 114mm sit on top of the wall Plate which (38 x 38mm) and then the purlins on top of the trusses. Whenever I get to do this I'm so confused as to what should I uncheck or check and so on. Do you guys think you can do a well detailed video on this subject to show what is what? I have a Revit background but ever since I saw Chief and the things it can do, I'm seriously thinking of jumping ship. Also down here in South Africa we don't do floor framing at least we use to but it's extinct and now it's all concrete and I'm wondering if you guys have a video where a second floor is a concrete slab and not wood.

[@ChiefArchitect]

Thank you for reaching out. I can send our training team a note letting them know this is something you are interested in.

[@ChiefArchitect]

If you open up the second floor room specification, under the structure panel, you can customize the floor structure and the materials.

[@mbanugouba2152]

Thank you for your quick response. I'd really appreciate it if training team can help out. I'll look into your how you've instructed me on how to go about this 'thorn in my flesh' problem.

[@user-sc6lp1om9y]

Hey chief team, can you guys do a video or two of a "barndominium" style home? How can I incorporate a structural steel frame into the models?

[@ChiefArchitect]

Thank you for reaching out, J. Yes, I can pass your request to our content development team that you would like more videos on barndominiums. We offer a how to article that goes through the process of creating steel framing step by step: www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00914/creating-steel-wall-framing.html