Kiwideziner

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  1. I would use reference plans. note plans are not just a single layer normally.
  2. Jim Now I understand, it is really hard to get auto roofs fully correct. I would just manually fix up that 1 plane and be done.
  3. Jim why is that roof plane that has the arrow drawn on it not 1 plane right across.??
  4. You can use version X12 until windows wont support it, X15 requires you to keep paying if you want to use it. There used to be a monthly rental subscription, not sure it still exists, but might be a cheaper way to pay for a months use each time you use it. Just a thought.
  5. It is the distance the bottom of the wall is to the floor level, usually below. here we have to extend the cladding a min of 50mm below the top of the slab.
  6. The easiest way I have found to renumber is either group or un-group in the schedule dialog box exit out then go back and do the opposite. Then they sould al be from w01 to whatever.
  7. Are you using X15 latest update?? It would definitely help to know what version of the program you are using. I am not having the exact same problem, but I am trying to sort a print problem that just raised its ugly head yesterday.
  8. Reduce the gable sub fascia to lift the soffitt
  9. I do it as you show it, makes it easy to know what the line width will be in mm. I assume when using a board your pen widths were also in mm. However for those using imperial measurements there might be something better.
  10. check the alignment of the ends of the roof planes, probably not accurately aligned.
  11. It does not appear to be fixed, have to zoom extents all the time
  12. That's the dialog I was thinking of
  13. It just means it has not been generated by an AutoDesk product. It would appear that this has been the case for 2 or three versions of Acad. I have found no problem opening any of my files.
  14. I agree with the above users, I have never had a problem. Not even a antivirus warning from this forum. All file coming in are automatically scanned but never had one blocked.
  15. YES I always have do the fences in elevations and sections with cad.
  16. I think you are trying to rely on the auto function too much. Auto tools are never always totally accurate. I would expect for the girder truss to locate at a change in pitch. I use the auto functions to get close and then manually adjust as required. IMHO that seems an odd way to frame the roof.
  17. Please supply drawings of want you want and what you are getting.
  18. I have not looked at any of your choices, however if you look at peoples signatures. A lot of us long time users have our computer specs in them to give you an idea. I don't do renders often so have a lower GPU but my system which was purchased for X15 works well.
  19. this is comparing apples to oranges. Autocad is basically a 2d program whereas CA is 3D based, abetter comparison of CA would be with Revit or Revit LT. I am currently running CA and Revit LT to compare, depending on your requirements CA would appear to be quicker in most areas, however Revit Lt allows more control. LT does not have the auto functions of CA.
  20. are two two walls not aligned? Try setting basement wall to stop at floor above.
  21. Do you need to have drawn up a house before you are able to get these details?? You may be able to do all your modeling in CA for everything else and then pop out your details in your other program, then import the details page to a CA layout?? Just a thought
  22. It would help if you provided an example of what you would like to achieve. In CA you build a 3D model, start by setting the various defaults, eg ceiling heights and joist sizes. you can then cut sections at any location you like. you then have to manually annotate the sections by adding text and lines/boxes etc. or use a seperate scale detail drawn with cad. I am not aware of any modern program that will do this all automatically, thats why we are drafting professionals.
  23. IMO if a space is not used it is less clearly defined at a quick glance but still correct.