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Rob,

My guess it is the railing wall type, try changing to your exterior wall type.  

Are you trying to see from underneath?

You could delete the ceiling surface from the roof. Try Increase the size of the purlin also. 

Hi Steve,

Excellent tip, I like the grain running true also.

Always learning it seems!

thank you for sharing.

Hi Jim,

I just tested this, and it appears that you have to explode it to get the look and control of what you want to see.

I also don't see any way of setting the appearance in default settings. 

Hi Michael,

I would consider adding a layer to your roof assembly. Open the roof dbx, structure tab, ceiling section under roof layers, insert a rigid insulation layer above the drywall.

Hi Larry,

Have you tried to turn off refraction? Not sure if that alone will fix the issue. Try using a backdrop outside also. 

I'm assuming you are referring to the cables going thru the floor.

You could try and make the upper section of the stairs a little narrower. so, your railing clears the opening in the floor.

or move the posts and railing towards the couch a bit.

also it looks like your floor opening needs to move towards the top of the stairs more.

hth

Hi Danielle,

Try using "Chief Architect save as PDF" in the printer dropdown.

then print the pdf to your printer. 

In the wall dbx, Roof section on the left, you can set the wall to ballon thru ceiling to get it to match the roof above.

I went from a RTX 2070 8gig to the 4060 8gig and hardly noticed the difference. Maybe 5 seconds faster.

My build was from parts ordered from Newegg and totaled around $1900. If I recall the card was about 600 of that number. The price of cards is unreal! No wonder Nvidia is doing so well!

I have been tempted, to buy a used 4090 but don't really need/shouldn't spend $1700!  

Wow, Awesome job Steve!

Really great views right out of Chief! 

Curious how long does it take your card to render the images?

Hi Ben,

In my humble opinion anything that's below the dirt should be on level 0. This allows you to set the depth of the footings as needed per room. 

So, in your case yes place Footings on 0. the garage and walkout on level 1. Main living level 2.

Hi Gene,

Have a look in the roof specifications, shoe plate for your size and over frame checked.

I tested this and it appears If you build the terrain, it will report correctly.

Also, I notice your signature needs updating to x15.

x14 didn't have the grass region tool.

have a great day!

cheers

What do you mean floor is still there? Does the 3rd floor level by the arrow change to A for attic after you delete floor?

A picture would be nice.

by the way adding your computer specs to your signature page is always welcome!

Welcome Dan,

Assuming you are using x15.

Have a look at the active defaults for your SPV (saved plan view) see image. Make a new SPV if you haven't created one.

Hi Alan,

Nothing auto, you will have to set the condition in each room. You can use the match properties tool to help speed up the process.

Hi Rob,

I like to have the base sitting on the slab.

It looks like you started with a metric template. What type of dimension are you looking for? metric or imperial?

Hi Lane,

Try, shift selecting all rows then make your change.

Hi,

I sent you a PM.

I just tested the solar panel in the bonus MEP No.1 Energy Sources. It works as it should.

It follows the pitch, the size in plan view and cross section are correct. 

Hi Adam

In the wall dbx, will the full auto roof return work? 

In the image it looks like the 2nd floor wall is not stacked with the wall below. 

never mind my question, found the auto rebuild foundation option.