parkwest

Actually, if you set the finish layer of your wall to the proper depth of 2x the material, set correct color etc, and then come back with wall material regions that have the setting to "cut" the finish wall layer, you can very quickly duplicate those across each side of your structure. This gives you both vector and render views, and you don't have to model around the windows and doors since material regions auto-cut there.

Here is a quick example (i didn't get the settings right but just demonstrated it could work with ease). The "recessed" area is actually the material region cutting the last wall surface.

Looks great!

 

Now, I just wish I knew what you just said meant.

Made me wonder... Can you use panoramic backdrops with CA?

Looks like it might be faster to just type in the new dimension.

Try playing with the wall intersection check boxes in the structure tab of the wall when you open it.

 

wall intersection.jpg

Jerry, not sure how adjusting the wall ends would help with installing L shaped jacks where the interior wall butts up to the exterior wall???

 

From the lack of responses to this question, I would guess CA does not have a way to change wall framing options.

 

Thanks for the suggestion.

The only time I draw partition/corner detail is when their are foundation hold down (Simpson HD's). The foundation contractor installing the stab anchors might think the corners may lap one way while the framer is thinking the opposite. Nice though to see someone thinking about getting insulation behind interior partitions by designating the "L" type partition. Nice job. 

Thanks Jeff.

 

I took a course back in the 80's that covered design and building of energy efficient homes and still implement most of what they taught today.  

 

Reminds me of when I was suprised when I was given an award for designing and building a 3800sf house on an ICF daylight basement, heated by a ground water heat pump, that cost less than $70/month to heat in Chelsea, MI... back in 1986.  I was a young kid and a lot of that stuff was unheard of then.

Thanks ShaneK.

I hate to draw wall framing details... And not have it be the way I want it done.

Going around and "fixing" the wall details, after the fact, sounds so unproductive to me.

This is what I was used to when it came to framing options...

 

 

Does CA have something like this?

Is there a way to frame the interior partition jack's the same as the exterior corners in CA?  "L" shaped with using 2 2x6's?

In premiere you can hit the NKBA dimension button.

Hi Adrean,

 

I just noticed no one has commented on your hard work and design ideas and wanted to personally thank you for posting your ideas. I don't have any specific comments other than keep up the god work, your ideas are appreciated.

I think her plan would work great on that site.  Not sure her work is THAT good though... unless she can walk on water or heal the sick.

Would setting sun to follow camera have any effect on shadows on the first wall?

I was wondering what Chief's sales dept would think of the comments that only a professional engineer is qualified to use CA, in responding to the OP, who is obviously new to this program.

I am glad I could help you.

The OP wanted to know if CA did any engineering calculations, if I recall correctly. 

 

You try to make it sound like only you can design houses properly and no one else can even put out design floor layout unless he has a PE after his name. 

 

My advice was to do the best he can and then take it to an engineer for review.

 

What advice did you give?

 

I can' imagine that bevelled piece of concrete staying in one piece for very long.

 

Yeah, I agree, especially if someone went around the perimeter hammering tack strips down. 

 

I've never built on an insulated slab before, this is what the investor found out of some engineering magazine, I think.

 

I prefer daylight basements with using ICF's myself.

Hey Terry, do you wear a pocket protector? 

 

I only hire engineers who wear pocket protectors.

 

Btw, my 2 brother in laws are PE's from U of Mich and my girlfriend is a PE from Georgia Tech.  Oh yeah, I forgot my Dad was an engineer.

 

Curious, how many projects have you design/built and in how many states over the past 40 years?

 

And how many states would you like me to be the qualifying officer in before you stop with your condescending attitude towards me?  Can a third generation licensed builder ever be the equal of a guy who designed duct work for a living?

 

OMG, I love engineers! 

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Okay, I think I figured it out.  I thought since the lower wall height was tied to the floor height and the first floor was a slab located at the top of the stemwall -- I went negative 6 inches on the lower wall top and it works.

 

 

Can you post your settings so I can see what I am doing wrong, because I am not getting that?

 

I think the problem comes with  the height of bottom wall being tied to height above floor - when the floor is at the top of the stemwall.

 

Thanks David

 

I figured if SoftPlan has the capability, that surely CA can do it too.

How do I get the stemwall below to show in cross sections and views?

 

When I use pony wall, I can get one wall thickness or the other to show, but not both in cross sections and views???

 

I want 8 inch thick 18 inches tall wall on bottom with 2 inches of insul on the inside with a 5 inch thick and 6  inch tall wall above with 2 inches of insul also

 

 

And, is there a way to profile the insulation like this?

 

 

Thank you

Here you go:

 

Is this what you are looking for?

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00809/converting-an-object-into-a-symbol.html

Actually, you are. I bet you'll be shocked to learn the same mechanical properties that home structures see are the exact type of stresses the space shuttle sees only more of it. The physics and chemistry principles are the same too. But you would have had to done both to know that I've been doing corporate structures/HVAC mechanical design to cost trade studies for over three decades, after looking at this industry for about two years now all I have to say is what a mess! We have a saying, chaos equals cash thats why I'm here.

Agree with Richard I'm about ready to go off grid min SF in a sub @ 1200 with smart tiny home spatial designs. Challenging! Dumb HOA city is killing me.

I've never seen a house fall out of the sky, land on a runway at 200 mph, pop a chute and have people get out of the house and walk away.

And I sure am glad the human race was able to survive until you were able to come to our rescue. :-)

Richard, how much were permits, impact fees, inspection costs, etc on the average house in 1973?

How much are they today in the Bay Area?

We're not designing and building space shuttles here. (And the college degree guys got that wrong on a few occasions) It's time to reduce the costs of building houses, not increase them. What some are suggesting will only increase the costs.

Maybe try a free market approach for a change.

Buy a smaller refrig for under the stairs... Don't notch the stringer unless it is attached to wall.

Might be worth a call to the local building dept...