DRAWZILLA

search reference sets, I have been doing it that way for many years.

I have noticed over the many years that Chief will tax your computer a little more with each new version.

these could be on a reference layer if you are using one.

What are your computer specs? you can add it to your signature. I still say its on your end

I have had X12 for almost a year with no crashes, ever. even early on it was very stable which leads me to believe, its something going on with your computer.

looks like a modified accessory dwelling unit, lots of new codes on this, The gov has loosened up a lot on this.

try checking the jamb depth to fit to wall and add a casing the same width as the jamb is thick, maybe 1" or so

Try the inset setting here.

I think the reason Scott needs the trusses shown is for sections and structural plans to be somewhat accurate. If he didn't show something ,he would catch hell from the plan checkers.

Just go to your foundation level and save it as a saved plan view., You can also set up a new layerset for that.

Dave, another very nice job.

You can do it using rafter tails. A minus number in the extend means the roof will overhang it.

Early when they first started using reputation points, I asked for people to give me down votes to see what happens, after 3 down votes Chief then banned me from the forum for a couple days. I learned my lesson a long time ago.

I still use anno-sets, that trigger layersets and plan views because it's very convenient to load up plan views all at once. these were already set up years ago and I just don't have the time to change it up and eliminate the anno's. I still get the same outcome that I want . I like the setup, maybe when I get a couple weeks break ( ya sure that will happen).

this is what I see

If you look at the min. requirements at chiefs website, they don't recommend Quadro cards

I always just re-start my computer when that freaky stuff happens.

I'm pretty sure it's a free download now, at least a month ago it was.

Move the property lines not the house. Also use the north pointer so the bearings are correct

ok but that is not what he is asking . He wants a railing wall over a roof. can't do it

You don't,, have to use a symbol or a mold'g p-line for the parapet

I use a roof beam for all my ridges, the ridge setting I use for the blocking if needed

70% 0f the total exterior wall space needs to be open, but I find that the plan checker can make anything up.

Nice Dave, I sure wish Chief would fix the sloping soffit with molding. It's been a problem since time began.

you can't even expect Chief to offer anything close to Autocad, just look at the price difference. That tells you everything. I choose Chief many years ago because I didn't need all the features of AC . And I didn't want to take out several mortgages to do it. My son went to AC school for 4 years, he now owns the business and has many people draw for him. I still like Chief much better for what I do, residential.