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  1. DavidJames
    I still think it's operating as it should. Unless I'm mistaken, the minimum heel height for trusses is 4"
  2. DavidJames
    Truss heel height is measured from the top of the plate, to the underside of the roof sheathing so the section drawing you provided looks correct
  3. DavidJames
    Hi Rob, It's been a while since I've used Sketchup, but I believe what's happening is that the model was "grouped". What you might have to do is open the file up in Sketchup, ungroup/explode it, then resave it. Importing this updated file into CA should allow you to assign different materials to different parts.
  4. DavidJames
    I believe this is typically done by providing a gap between the molding and the wall, rather than creating a hole in the molding itself. I would just grab the molding polyline and drag it back roughly 4" from the wall
  5. DavidJames
    Happens all the time to me lol. Glad it worked out for you
  6. DavidJames
    Hi Stephen, Try the following: Edit>Default Settings>Plan At the bottom, put a check next to "Show Living Area Label".
  7. DavidJames
    You're very welcome. Glad it worked out
  8. DavidJames
    Hi Ross, I tried editing the intersections and had success with the right side, however the left side doesn't seem to be working for some reason. One alternative solution is to take the interior vertical railings and duplicate the wall type.
  9. DavidJames
    Eric - try drawing the line on an angle and see what length it gives you.
  10. DavidJames
    No problem at all This particular design can be achieved by drawing the polyline solid in plan view, and then adjusting the extents in elevation view. While still in elevation view, you can then select the bottom of the polyline solid and break it into segments (using the "break tool" or F3) which will allow you to create an opening and adjust its shape to whatever you prefer aesthetically.
  11. DavidJames
    I would probably create the opening via Polyline Solid:
  12. DavidJames
    Can't comment on the Remarkable, but I've been using the iPad + Apple Pencil + Procreate for years now for field measurements/markups and have never looked back.
  13. DavidJames
    Split levels have always been a headache in Chief for me as well. In your specific scenario, I think you need to adjust the heights for: Ceiling Height Stem Wall Top Floor Not sure if this is what you were hoping to achieve, but this is the end result: SPLIT ENTRY - R1.plan
  14. DavidJames
    Revit has this feature. You can essentially unlock the siding and the exterior plywood layers which then allows you extend just those items in either direction on the Z-axis. It would be great if Chief was able to adopt the same ability. Base Extension.webm
  15. DavidJames
    Shane, Unfortunately auto-building the roof raises up the roof planes over the garage which is a different scenario from what Michael has (lowered roof planes w/ an inset exterior wall).