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Hi, I am a Res. Designer & periodically need a little help on plans. I am not sure I understand your fees, could elaborate further? The way I read this, taking your .20 sq. ft. price for a full set of const. docs. would cost $360 for a 1800 sq. ft. home?!?

Rich, I don't know I'll give it a try. I appreciate your help! Jim

Thanx for getting back to me. A JPEG or GIF. What would you recommend?

Hi. I have created const. docs. & 3D Model. I am getting a web-site created also & want to send a few different views of the model to my web designer. What is the best type of file to create quality duplicates to send to her? And how do I convert them? thanx Jim

Hey guys. Sometimes on my sections I get a greyed out area that's distracting & I do not want on my construction docs. How do I get rid of it? What is the purpose of this? thanx Jim

Thanx for your response. Unfortunately I have X9 & havnt found what I am looking for yet. I have been looking in the similar location.

Hi Chief users. I have a simple quick question here. I know of course sq. ft. is calculated & labeled on our flr. plans. I want to be able to calc. manually & for the life of me am not able to find where to do that. Also, when it is calc'd out automatic, is it from the interior or exterior perimeter? thanx Jim

Chief Arch. users I have appreciated the few times I have used this service. I have struggled mightily the 1-1/2-2 yrs. w/the program & I think I have reached my limit. I intend on looking for another program that's somewhat user friendly. In the meantime I have a plot of land that I am creating Docs for, however after being about 90% complete I need help finishing up the final 10% or so. A good portion to do are finishing up the 2 Sections. Is there someone out there that can help? My 1st thought would be someone in Clark County in Washington but am open to whoever responds. I look forward to hearing from you! thanx Jim

Hi Chief users. I have been here a small # of times & you all are very helpful. I struggle w/this program mightily & am seriously thinking of going a different direction, a program that's more user friendly. In the meantime however, I am in the middle of construction docs for a new residence & want to see about getting some help. I am about 90% complete but the last 10% has been tough to finish. Much of whats left are finishing 2 sections. Is there someone I can pay that can help? The lot to be built on is Clark Cty. Washington & my 1st thought would be someone that is local & knows the jurisdiction, otherwise who- ever is available. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Joe, Thanx for your interest in helping me. How do you get the grain correct? Jim

I want to shout out to all of you that replied to my post about "creating an arched truss" & the difficulty I was having. Thanx for taking the time to help as I can now do this & feel I have the ability to create many other things too! Hopefully one day I can get up to speed to return the favor!

Hi, yes Wags is a nickname that goes wayyyy back. Sorry it took so long to get back to you, I've been busy "Creating Trusses". Both videos were helpful, esp. the last one using polyline solids. Even though I know how to create an arc, there was one simple click of the mouse your video showed me that now I can do the same to a polyline solid, & I feel comfortable being able to create many things. Your videos are actually a good length & your instructional style is easy to follow. Am very appreciative of your help. This forum is also very helpful.

I'll take a look @ those. I was able to create trusses from watching your video, so it was very helpful afterall. Thanx

CJ Ill give that a try also. I appreciate the help! You have a great day also.

That has crossed my mind. There is a company up here that does this sort of structural(architectural) members.

Solver, yes that looks close to what i am looking for. The major difference I may need/want a King Post. Again, thanx for helping me out on this!

Humble I viewed your video & it was really helpful. I am about to view it again & then try to create some trusses. Your instructions were very straight forward & easy to understand. Kudos to you & much appreciated! I'll let you know how it turns out.

Thanx for getting back to me. Actually, price may be cost prohibitive in the long run. I know of someone in the Portland/SW Washington area that does this. Also, The trusses will be exposed which will cut down on the cost of a finished ceiling however being Arch. grade will even be more than you were anticipating. I'll need to do the #s.

I have created a standard truss. I am able to change a straight line to a truss but am having trouble curving a slab or polyline solid. So no, not able to curve a slab.

Thanx for your response. Yea, I was given a heads up about that. I have been using Chief Arch. X9 for nearly a year now.

I was informed of that so I upgraded to Chief X9

Thanx for response Drawzilla, I really appreciate your help, however as luck would have it, I have never put in a curved ceil. plane.

I come from AutoCAD & find Chief to be much more un-user friendly. This program is frustrating to the pt. I am ready to flush the several thousands of $s I have paid for training(including Chief Experts) down the drain & go back to AutoCAD or learn one of the programs that actually have classes @ the local community college, since Chief dosnt. That being said, I am trying to create a simple "truss(w/arched bottom chord). I count no less than 8 possible ways/tools to create the arc but have yet to find a video that shows how to do this. Can someone help please or direct me to a video. Thank you!

Thanx for getting back to me. How long have you used CA & have you done any tutoring in the past? Finally, what are your fees? I look forward to hearing from you, its possible I could use your help.

Hi Chief users. I have had the program(Designer Pro) about a yr. now. I used AutoCAD for 16+ yrs. but thought it was time for a change. I have some of the basics down & can get by w/some very simple & rudimentary construction docs. I have viewed videos, help manuals etc. but I learn best in a classroom situation, I live in the Portland area & no classes are offered. Do any of you out there do any tutoring, preferably in the area but would listen to all offers. Thanx.