Every new Revit release brings the same question for framing teams: when do we move, and what might break when we do? MWF is the framing engine behind much of our light gauge work, so we treat each upgrade as a small project of its own rather than a quick install.
Why MWF matters to our workflow
MWF turns ordinary Revit walls, floors and roofs into fully framed assemblies: studs, tracks, headers, sheathing and openings. From that single model we generate panel shop drawings, material lists and the machine files that drive roll formers and saws. When the framing engine changes, everything downstream can change with it.
What the 2024 release brings
The headline is Revit 2024 compatibility, so teams can move their whole project environment forward together. Alongside it come refinements to wall and floor framing, more control over sheathing, hole and notch options for services, and shop drawing improvements that make panels easier to read on the shop floor. Truss users also get updated code support and faster naming.
How we upgrade without losing a day
- Test on a copy first. We run a finished project through the new version and compare panels, drawings and CNC output line by line.
- Update templates and families. Framing rules, stud profiles and drawing templates are checked against each client's standards before any live job moves.
- Verify the machine files. A roll former doesn't forgive surprises, so we confirm the new output runs cleanly on each client's machine.
- Move projects at a natural break. Jobs mid-production stay on the version they started on; new work starts on 2024.
The result is that our clients get the benefits of the new release without a single late panel.
Work with Bimnautics
Planning a Revit or MWF upgrade? We can test your templates and machine output before you commit.
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