DavidJames

15 hours ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

Well said! Go back and read the OP, all caps ...

I once had a coworker that had absolutely no idea that typing in all caps signified yelling. 

I had to explain to him what it had meant after he had got an email from a client asking why he was being yelled at. 

The client wanted to know if he could swing by in the morning to pick up his product. My coworker's response along the lines of, "IT WILL NOT BE READY TOMORROW. I TOLD BRIAN THAT YOU CAN PICK IT UP ON FRIDAY"

 

Anyway, I guess the point of the story is that not everyone is a wordsmith, nor is every single person aware of typing etiquette. 

Edit: a word

This is happening because you have the "connect island room" option turned on (I believe this is on by default). 

Turning it off will allow you delete the room divider as well as prevent it from happening going forward.

9 hours ago, robdyck said:

British Columbia is probably pretty close to California type requirements. Alberta is 10 years behind BC.

Vancouver, BC (which has their own, separate building code above and beyond the BC building code) is by far the worst... especially if it’s on a conditional lot. 

You have the room specified as a "Balcony". Change it to a bedroom and it'll correct itself. 

Build your foundation w/ the slab at top option. Then in the foundation level, at the top click on Edit > Default Settings > Floors and Rooms > Current Floor and then click Edit. 

In the new window that pops up,  third option from the top, change the value of "Floor (C):" to "0". 

It's currently set at -12 5/8"

No problem. 

Are you able to attach your plan file so I can take a look? It'll be much easier to help you

When you're building your foundation, are you selecting "Slab at Top of Stem Wall"?

35 for windows, doors & trim. 

120 for terrain.

10 for everything else. 

4 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

 

Yep that would change it for the Whole Plan or anywhere Standard Glass was used , so I think my Idea above would work then , as it could also be set in the Plan defaults as the Default Glass even in a Template Plan file too once save to your Library.  just need Opaque Windows ON in Vector Views then.

 

Or maybe I am missing something?

 

M.

Yes, I believe that this would work  

I'm just using the "Adjust Material Definition" tool, clicking on the glass of one window, changing the material color to gray and then changing the shading contrast to 0. 

This will effectively change all glass to inherit the gray fill. 

 

35 minutes ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

You can get grayscale (or color) vector views in Layout without changing the model by checking Plot Lines, color fill unchecked, and then check "Use Edge Line Defaults" and "Use Pattern Line Defaults" in the Send to Layout DBX. You can also use shadows with this technique.

 

This will preserve your color settings for other Vector views, AND give you some limited control over pattern end edge lines' thickness and color, independent of the model.

The only thing with this option is that I prefer to have a color fill (gray) for the glass in the windows & doors. Unless I'm mistaken, this option doesn't allow that and the glass will just appear as white. 

You could also save a copy of your plan file before you start changing the colors for future use

Just now, Kbird1 said:

 

Looks Nice ......do you normally do Elevations with Shadows on ( i think they are? )

 

So you are actually changing the Material Definitions to look better in Greyscale ? I assume that is why if you want Colour it no longer works well?

 

I normally use B+W not greyscale so am curious about this way but I normally add a few Perspectives in Colour too.

 

Mick.

 

Thanks, Mick. I always include shadows in elevations as I like the depth that it creates. 

As for the colors, I'll just use the "Adjust Material Definition" tool and change the material colors to white, and change the shading contrast to 0. 

For the windows, I'll change the material color to gray, and a shading contrast of 0. 

Unfortunately doing this will also remove the colors from all 3D views so, if you like to include actual color representations this won't be helpful. 
 

1 minute ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

 

Very nice. Does this mean that your model is always in grayscale in vector views?

Correct.

If you're looking to include color perspective views in your drawings then this method won't really work for you. 

Plot lines with color fill. All material colors changed to black, white and gray.

A couple kitchen renders

 

44 minutes ago, rockyshepheard said:

I would like some feedback on obtaining work while I am learning CA. I currently have an architect friend who sends me a job or two every few months but that does not keep me busy. I usually complete a job in a week and charge $150-300. Is that too little? 

It depends on where you live and what the going rate is, but you should be charging no less than $50 an hour. Anything less is just a waste of time. 

If I have a client that has contacted me for renovation or new construction drawings, I typically charge anywhere from $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot.

Dont be afraid to quote what you feel your time is worth. 

1 hour ago, AriseDesign7 said:

Like I mentioned, use the tool that best suits your needs. In the work I do (custom residential, TND's) someone else takes care of the structure and estimating, I don't have a need for any of those tools. What I want is great looking graphics and a software that behaves like I need it to do....

Exact same boat that I'm in. 

All municipalities here require a separate set of structural/seismic plans that are stamped by a professional engineer and are submitted alongside the architectural plans. 

The engineer also is required to conduct site visits to inspect framing and is ultimately required to sign off on the framing for the entire structure (Called a Schedule B — Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review)

As a result, the framing tools that are included in Chief, while powerful, go completely unused on my end. 

When I add the insulation to the underside of the slab, Chief seems to generate it at the correct level. 

You can then create a new concrete wall type w/ the insulation on the inside. Then, use that wall as a ponywall and set it to be 6" in height. 

In the section view, you'll just need to quickly adjust the insulation hatch for the 6" concrete wall as it'll be above the slab. 


 

Chief + Lumion

What about using a polyline solid?

Here are a couple that I've used. 

You should be able to adjust the scale to whatever size you want

0015-carrara-marble-hexagonal-texture-seamless.zip

0014-porcelain-hexagonal-texture-seamless.zip

My pleasure, Ben. Glad you figured it out 

You're drawing the gables incorrectly. 

Try this: