Is there a way to automatically draw offset studs in an exterier wall?

[122lake]

I wish to use alternating offset 2x6 studs spaced 12" apart (24" centers) in a 7 1/2" wall (2x8 plates). To create a continuous thermal bridge when the walls are spray foamed. Is there a way to automatically set this up or do I need to place each stud manually?

[DavidJPotter]

Can you upload a sketch of what you wish to do? I need to have a more detailed understanding of your intentions to advise you with certainty.

 

DJP

[Rookie65]

It's also good for sound reduction if you do it as 2 separate walls with a space between them. Keep in mind that 2x8's are 7-1/4"

[Otrengin]

I have the same question. I'm looking at wall designs that have two layers of 2x4 (3.5"x1.5") fir studs with mineral wool insulation batts between the studs. I want the studs to be 16" on center, but each layer offset by half. The distance between alternating studs would be 8" apart. I've uploaded a sketch illustrating my concept. I can make HD Pro use all the layers I want. I can get the studs 16" or 8" or 24" apart, but I can't stagger the two layers of studs. If I set them each to 16" spacing, they will appear to be aligned as if they were 1.5"x7" continuous. Like the original poster, I'm trying to avoid any thermal bridging.

 

Thank you for any suggestions you may have.

[y-g-m-n]

have you looked at the option page for the wall specification?

 

STRUCTURE TAB

FRAMING SECTION - At bottom

Then hit HELP and it will explain it all.

 

See screen shot.

 

 

 

[Otrengin]

Many thanks! That solved it. Ironically, I had come across that setting after I'd more or else given up. I had just set one layer to 24" spacing and the other to 16" spacing just to get some sense of the desired stagger. When I saw that setting hiding away on the Structure tab (instead of inside the Wall Types design panel itself where it arguably ought to be), I didn't see the expected result. 

Following your advice, I reset both layers to 16" spacing, checked the "Stagger Multiple Framing Layers", and got the desired result.

 

I appreciate the very rapid response and good solution. Nicely done.