JJohnson

On 11/26/2019 at 3:55 PM, solver said:

Add a gap under a door to simulate the bottom of the door being trimmed.

 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpB69mZbFlo

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, no more rug wrinkles   +1

9 hours ago, ChiefJSHomesInc said:

Question for you all about text or dimension.   When you are drawing a floor system for instance and I add text - it always defaults to the "text" layer - but I have a text layer set up as "text floor joists" - how do you have it default to that layer?

Same question would apply with dimensions.

Learn anno sets and plan view sets of course.  

Meanwhile, make one text box assigned to that layer you want, and copy it to a few places

on your drawing.  Open them one by one and place proper text.

For arrows,  Text Line with Arrow drawn with its tail end snapped to a text object  will be placed on the same layer as the text object and inherit all of that layer’s attributes

2 hours ago, Electromen said:

I just renewed my SSA.  Every time I do that, I wonder what new features CA will include in the next version.  I guess I'm trying to justify spending $525.

Has anyone used a Beta version or heard what's coming next?

What features would you like to see?

larger font

5 hours ago, Ridge_Runner said:

David, I use Foxit Reader also and I don't see any way to add and subtract text and lines. When I entered the "Reduce File Size" in the "Tell me what you want to do" dbx it took me to a 5-day trial of their paid version, which I signed up for and used to reduce a current file. Just curious if I am not looking in the right part of Reader's menu.

I use Foxit Reader when I need to add text.  Select Comment >Textbox

50 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

I had to climb up into my clients attic last week

Good to know.  What do you charge to do that ? 

6 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Charles,

Where do you set "Line Spacing" ?

Paragraph Options

Windows 10 users.  Did you know about    Open Settings, select Personalize, select Fonts

A nice way to view all fonts on your computer

14 hours ago, robdyck said:

Might this be a bug ?

.......The post is a separate item, and not part of the wall framing. Very simple to adjust in the wall detail.......... 

 

That's a good way to think about it, makes it logical.

I also see that an added post will not show in the wall detail, even if " Framing, Posts " layer is turned on

in the detail.  It will show in a framing over view.

Might this be a bug ?

Editing a stud per Chopsaw does it.

The Update All Views button when looking at a layout page clears

the images up for me.

1 hour ago, GeneDavis said:

Must be me.  Here is what opens up when I select the truss for editing, and I cannot edit the truss envelope in the truss detail.  I can only edit it in a clipped section view.

Make sure all layers are unlocked in the truss detail.

Do you mean, the truss builds with the spike, or it happens after you edit.?

I know it is possible to edit the truss in elevation view, but I have had to zoom in

very very close to see all the handles, otherwise you get overlaps and spikes

2 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said:

no, no, no - do not copy and paste in the plan.  Send to Layout is OK but if you copy and paste in the plan then you will have 2 identical schedules and 2 labels.

Thanks.  I have had that very problem.

Bob, I could find it by;

Clicking On;

CAD > CAD Detail Management

Select and Open 'Window Schedule'

Then make sure Schedules is checked in Layer Display Options,  and,

The Schedule shows in the CAD Detail 

Copy and paste into plan

8 hours ago, DH7777 said:

Thanks, 

 3d warehouse from Sketchup I am assuming? If so I cannot seem to download anything from 3dwarehouse. Sketchup is weird now, the free version is very basic and will not let me download from 3dwarehouse unless you upgrade$$$. I will try again but I have tried many times thus far. The free version seems to be controlled by Trimble and can only be accessed now by going to the website and logging in. I hate it! I can't afford another program   

Are you sure ?  Always thought it was free for all. 

This from a google search;

Anyone can make, modify and re-upload content to and from the 3D warehouse freeof charge. All the models in 3D Warehouse are free, so anyone can download files for use in SketchUp or even other software such as AutoCAD, Revit and ArchiCAD - all of which have apps allowing the retrieval of models from 3D Warehouse.

2 hours ago, DH7777 said:

Does anyone know where to find one-piece cultured vanity sink tops in the core cat? I can't find them. (A pretty standard item in America these days). I thought I saw them once. I'm using x11

There are Kohler Co models available in the 3D Warehouse

Kohler Vanity Tops

7 hours ago, GeneDavis said:

My action raised the roof planes as expected.  Should I not have raised the baselines?  Is that my problem?

 

Do baselines even HAVE an elevation?

When you raise your roof plane, the baseline would have to raise as it is on the top of 

the roof plane (rafter or top cord, not sheathing)

Baseline elevation, or height is in the roof plane dbx.  

In the drawing you can see it is the sum of the wall frame, and the vertical measurement

from the outside top of wall to top of rafter.

Using Rice Straw

I have attached a couple of files you might find helpful.

2016 Mandatory Measures Summary.pdf

2016 CA Green Building Standards Code.pdf

Make a symbol from the cabinet, delete cab and place symbol in place.

Material Regions replace backsplash.

It is a workaround, but gets you on your way

9 hours ago, Mjfurgs said:

Thank you SO much. Do you know how to actually place those ground screws? I was hoping there was an option to replace concrete footings with ground screws but looks like I may have to do it manually - im having a hard time lining up the posts and screws. If that makes sense?

Sorry I'm new here!

You may have to do it manually.

Screw Piles may be found in the 3D Warehouse, for download.

They are Sketch Up files but Chief Architect will open them and add then to the library

Model here

14 minutes ago, JonathanK said:

I'm sure there's a setting I'm missing somewhere...but how on earth do you remove the sidesplash on a custom countertop?!

 

I clicked on the edges of the countertop polyline, and selected no molding on selected edges...but alas...it's still there.

 

Is this a "change the cabinet to have no backsplash and then use the custom backsplash tool to create one only where you want it" sort of issue?

 

See attached for a picture...

The Backsplash is controlled in the Base Cabinet Specification dbx, in the first, or General catagory.  Height, thickness, and weather or not to have a side one.

They are probably part of the CT that comes with the cab, not your custom.

38 minutes ago, Tdgdesign said:

How does one suppress the label on this dishwasher? Once its in a cabinet I cant select it check the Suppress Label option. 

You can select the cabinet, open Label tab, choose Specify Label, and leave it blank.

Screen shot sent with solution.

Thanks to Steve N and Kristopher, Chief Architect Technical Consultant

24 minutes ago, ChiefuserMathews said:

Hi, How do I show a 3 way connection switch for a light at the top and bottom of the stair. Currently the 3 way switch can be shown only on 1 level. unless there is an another option.

Thanks for the help

I've seen it done this way, the connection line and break symbol are CAD objects, not

connect electrical objects

The upper switch would look the same