# Battens Settings

The battens, wedge boards and counter-battens used are the same for different tile models. They are defined independently of the tile coverings and therefore do not need to be described again for each covering. We record this in a batten setting.

If this dialog is called from the 'Batten/Tile - Assign' function via the browser button, changes can also be made there only for the next entry, which do not necessarily need to be saved in the central batten settings.

The batten setting can be saved under a name using the default element at the top of the dialog box. It can be selected under this name for assignment to a roof surface. With the icons to the right you can call the usual management functions. See 'Save settings' in the 'General Help' manual.

The batten setting can be saved under a name using the default element at the top of the dialog box. It can be selected under this name for assignment to a roof surface.

In a batten setting, configurations can be made for the following elements:

**Battens**: These are the normal battens into which the tiles are hooked. They are created in the batten layer, which also limits their length. Their distribution is determined by the layer below the batten layer.

**Wedge board**: This is placed as the lowest batten at eaves. It typically has a greater width than the battens and is then chamfered when the bar type 815 (wedge board) is assigned here. The chamfering is done so that at the upper longitudinal edge it is only as wide as the normal battens.

**Counter-battens**: Counter-battens are generated due to underlying components. The components of counter-battens are recognized not only by their geometric orientation but also by their function, such as rafters. The bar type is used to identify the function. If, for example, special battens (*811/Latte*) are entered with the rafter function, a counter-batten will not be generated at that location. The counter-battens are located in the layer below the battens. Their length is determined by the layer in which they lie or by the length of the components to which they conform.

**Ridge battens, valley battens**: These battens are generated at ridge or valley lines.

The possible settings for these batten elements are:

**Ident number**: An identification number from the component catalog is assigned. If a width and height are already predefined for this identification number, these are adopted and cannot be changed. This is the normal case for battens.

**Designation**: Here a bar type with designation can be selected. As a rule, it is recommended to adopt the predefined bar types and designations, e.g. '812/Counter-batten'. If a custom term is desired, the bar type including the slash should remain, e.g. '812/*custom name*'.

**Width B, Height H**: These are the cross-sectional dimensions according to the timber list. The specification is given in a timber list as 'width by height'; a normal batten is, for example, a 'four by six'—the smaller dimension is generally the width. The battens therefore rest on the roof surface with their height and their width stands perpendicular to it. This applies to all batten elements.

**Hip rafter -- counter-battens, valley rafter -- counter-battens**: On the chamfer surfaces of hip and valley rafters, special batten cross-sections and positionings are also required. Identification number and cross-sectional dimensions can thus be entered independently. In addition, the following positioning options can be used:

> Base distance to ridge line, - valley line:
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> ▫ The distance is basically measured to the ridge line or valley line.
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> ▫ The distance is a clear distance: For the hip rafter it is measured at the bottom of the counter-batten, for the valley rafter at the top of the counter-batten.
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> ▪ Overhang to edge of hip rafter, - valley rafter
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> ▫ The overhang of the counter-batten to the outer edge of the hip or valley rafter is measured in the chamfer area.
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> ▫ For roof elements, a special connection counter-batten with its own cross-section can thus be defined. The overhang to the outer edge ensures an appropriate bearing.
