SoftPlan 2024 New Features: Decks

Area

Auto Trace Area locates the edges of a Deck polygon.

When a Deck is drawn a corresponding Area it is automatically added to Area mode.

Joist

Default Deck Joist Depth set to 9.25"

Ledger Board

Ledger Board command added.

Attaches to the outermost bearing component of the Wall and removes the cladding material.

The Ledger Board can be set to a different depth than other deck framing comments on the same level.

Visible Items

Deck Schedule added to Visible Items > Notes options.

Parting Board

Add Parting Board to Deck edge command added to Right click on the edge of a Deck.

Patio

Patio added to Draw Deck menu.

Railing

Autorail added to Right Click on a Deck Landing.

Ramp

Show Slope option added to Ramp.

Ring Joist

Depth of Deck Ring Joist is independent of Deck Joist.

Deck Joist Type option added to Ring Joist.

This allows the Deck Ring Joist to be a different material than the Deck Joist.

Room

Auto Trace Room locates the edges of a Deck polygon.

When a Deck is drawn a corresponding Room it is automatically added to Room mode.