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bingo...this originated as someone elses plan and they had some very strange RO defaults for the hinge doors only..thank you, that was a new one for me

thank you for that, still can't figure out why the member size is the same but the window header reports a 4x12!

I've used the search tool and searched the forums and can't figure this one out. Up until now I've used a custom window/door macro that called out headers...decided to switch to the framing labels and, welp, take a look: the window shows "4x12" as I like, the doors show "11-1/8 "even though the spec'd deflt is 11-1/4. my door default for that door is set to auto calc based on width, same as the window, yet I have two very different labels even though both use defaults....AND WHERE THE HECK ARE THE DEFAULTS??!! I can't find header label defaults anywhere, somehow they are different labels even though they are identical framing members

please post your .plan file

sure thing, got you an up-vote for your enthusiasm..haha, gotta get you back in the positive

Just some final thoughts on this, there ARE some dryers in the current market that state vent length requirements in excess of the CMC requirement. You still need to get it approved with your building official, and some jurisdictions will only approve it if it seems necessary in working with the existing building envelope and potential obstacles. Something to keep in mind is that the next homeowner or even existing client may replace a failing dryer without knowledge of the additional vent length requirements. Designers/draftspeople should ask themselves, what will you do to ensure you are properly covered in case this happens, always good to talk to your carrier and ask these questions. I myself will general avoid a mfr allowance if I can stay within the prescriptive measures of the code...why chance it on the liability? if it poses a question could I be held liable, I'd rather avoid it alltogether.

fixed a few things for you... set level 0 floor defaults to slab on grade set level 1 floor defaults to 90-1/8", this is to get your plate height to nominal 8' ceilings with a 2nd floor set exterior walls to balloon through framing (now plate height is correct) set foundation to auto-build set roof defaults to lower ridge board size and be contained within the ceiling planes set roof to auto build aligned patio walls with exterior walls built second floor with finished ceiling height of 1/8" set 2nd level floor defaults to 2x6 floor framing lumber drew a room divider, set 1 room to open below, set other room with no flat ceiling above set room divider to hang platform etc. rebuilt floor and ceiling framing.. you may need to re-build wall framing you may need to adjust heights, roof etc...do this in floor defaults only!! selby.plan

specifically for takeoffs and electrical. I have my auto interior dims set on a layer called takeoffs and a very light grey dimension string. when I select on an architectural component to adjust its location CA uses the color I've set to highlight the dimension strings that can control that architectural feature. It's a very efficient way of doing as-builts for me. I have auto interiors in my electrical set to find electrical fixtures...works well for me. Notice the light grey dims that are not active when selecting a wall to be moved...when I'm done, I turn off the takeoffs layer:

it still works for all rooms, i have auto interior dimensions in my toolbars and it works as it always did

for anyone finding this thread, you can always manually search for your toolbar files by doing a system-wide search of ".toolbar" you will need the corresponding toolbar.bak file and .png file as well. additionally you can always rename a custom toolbar to take the place of CA's built-in toolbars...make sure to backup everything

you're right..heres crc 2016 (current as of writing): BUILDING PLANNING 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 73 R302.7 Under-stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 1/2 -inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board.

tsk tsk no name calling, be nice to your client

here's a staircase detail i drew up; staircase detail.calibz

I'd be careful here, it absolutely limits the length, you need approval as well as a stated requirement in the mfr. spec: its from california mechanical code, CRC points to CMC for this: 504.4.2.1 Length Limitation Unless otherwise permitted or required by the dryer manufacturer's instructions and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, domestic dryer moisture exhaust ducts shall not exceed a total combined horizontal and vertical length of 14 feet (4267 mm), including two 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows. A length of 2 feet (610 mm) shall be deducted for each 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbow in excess of two.

nice, saved it, +1

maybe give these guys a call, check for your local distributor..They are getting away with UL listed assemblies on treated lumber: http://www.frtw.com/?q=distributors

folder preferences are in edit/preferences/general/folder/

for some reason your at-mention didnt ping me...anywho...I dropped a new cad lin in and then moved the dimension handles to the new cad line and deleted the dimension. alternatively, you can group select my drawing and cad-block the selection, paste it in your plan and use the point to point move tool to position in your new plan..then delete the old.

Very strange behavior..I went ahead and fixed it: Chief Talk Question (1).plan

a belated response, SOL for renaming framing as we don't have direct control over default layers for auto-generation to my knowledge. something that may help you, I assume you are referencing the "active layer display options" window, you can click the gear icon at the bottom of this window and toggle "Layer Name Filter" which will give you a search box at the top of the layer sets where you can filter by ceiling joist etc.. Hope that helps

a simple way of doing this is splitting a roof plane and setting different members for each.

Love this design, beautiful lines, great respect for the exterior and natural light, awesome mixture and nod to certain styles... given what you've put together I would venture a guess that you are already wrestling with this, but the wine cellar doesn't feel natural to the space, seems like an after thought at the moment. Looking forward to seeing a finalized design if you're willing to share, nice work!

Viking, Thermador, and sub-zero all do I'm sure

Not a bug, any customization in 1 toolbar configuration is for that configuration only, it is not global, nor is there an option to make global changes to multiple configurations. I would venture a guess that I have spent more hours than anyone could conceive of spending on toolbar configs. I've been building them out for the touchscreen environment.There are a host of problems when trying to extend your customization to other configurations. Biggest problem in describing my methods is that that nomenclature used by CA doesn't easily distinguish between different elements of the toolbar schema. I start by making a master config including all possible "toolbars"(The individual toolbar sets that can be dragged and docked or floating anywhere you like. I make them for MEP, Dimensioning, Framing etc. Once I have ALL of them built, I copy/paste, say, the MEP configuration, and then as SNestor shows, I un-check everything that I don't want on the MEP config. I do this for all of the various toolbar configs that I enjoy. That way when switching configs, there are a number of items of toolbars that never disappear, with only a core set of toolbars switching dependent on what I am working on. When you make a global change, you have to do the copy/paste deal all over again. When you make a localized change you should make it in the master config and then copy back again... Cumbersome, but I have sped his up over time. To really be efficient you have to do some pre-planning for an extensive overhaul if that's what you desire. My 3d toolbars took a crazy amount of time to setup. Posting an example:

Might consider getting a bit further down the line on this project, tough to discern what needs to be done for these roofs without having knowledge of the project and what aspects of the .plan are correct. Seems like your 1st floor elevation is too short, would be helpful to have windows and doors in place or north marker and elevation references. If someone were to ffer help at this junction they would need to invest time into familiarizing themselves with your project first.