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Rich, I don't know I'll give it a try. I appreciate your help!
Jim
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Thanx for getting back to me. A JPEG or GIF. What would you recommend?
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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
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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
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Thanx for your response. Unfortunately I have X9 & havnt found what I am looking for yet. I have been looking in the similar location.
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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
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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
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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.
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On 5/16/2018 at 2:59 PM, Joe_Carrick said:
Here's a pic of a Heavy Timber Truss I created just using the Truss dbx. I didn't go to the trouble of creating the plates and bolts like Larry did - but it was easy to get the geometry of the truss itself.
I used 12x12's for all members except the top chords which are 12x14's. The nice thing is that the grain is correct for each member without having to fuss with the material definition.
Hi Joe,
Thanx for your interest in helping me. How do you get the grain correct?
Jim
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On 5/11/2018 at 4:03 PM, WAGSDSN35 said:
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!
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!
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On 5/15/2018 at 10:49 AM, WAGSDSN35 said:
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.
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.
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On 5/15/2018 at 11:45 AM, HumbleChief said:
Another custom truss created using the same tools. The reason for posting this is to show what's possible in Chief for the new users who really doubt the entire paradigm. Once you get used to Chief's tools they work pretty well....
I'll take a look @ those. I was able to create trusses from watching your video, so it was very helpful afterall. Thanx
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6 hours ago, CJSpud said:
Larry:
A couple of tips after watching your first two videos:
1. You were having trouble changing the dimension of your PL solid because you were clicking on the actual dimension # instead of the dimension line itself. I always click in the middle area of a dimension "line" to get the dbx to open up so I can input a different dimension.
2. When you created your PL solid truss member and tried to make it parallel to your 4:12 roof pitch line, you selected the bottom edge of the PLS and then clicked the Make Parallel tool. All you really did was make that one edge parallel with the roof pitch line. What you needed to do was, after selecting the PLS edge was to double click the Make Parallel tool and then you'll get an option to rotate the entire PLS. Doing that will maintain the symmetry of your PLS.
To be honest with you, I didn't know about the #2 tip until not that long ago. Hope that helps you (and maybe a few others who run into the same difficulties). Have a great day.
CJ Ill give that a try also. I appreciate the help! You have a great day also.
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On 5/14/2018 at 10:14 AM, javatom said:
I don't think I would even waste their time by asking them to price it out. It would never see the light of day.
That has crossed my mind. There is a company up here that does this sort of structural(architectural) members.
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On 5/14/2018 at 10:12 AM, solver said:
I was guessing something like this.
This is incomplete as I was working on some ideas.
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!
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On 5/14/2018 at 6:52 AM, HumbleChief said:
Here's a quick vid on curved bottom roof trusses. Simple and easy for some but a bit more complex for others and for a beginner it can be downright frustrating as you've discovered. Hope it helps.
If you need to create a custom truss, that's another process.
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.
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On 5/14/2018 at 10:05 AM, javatom said:
I think in the real world, you would use a scissor truss and apply plywood with blocking to the bottom chord in the shape of the arch. I would think that a truss with a curved bottom chord would be pretty expensive.
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.
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On 5/11/2018 at 7:13 PM, solver said:
What specific part of the process of creating your truss do you need help with?
Have you created a truss without the curved part?
Do you understand how to change a straight line to an arc?
Can you draw a slab, for example, and curve one of the sides?
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.
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On 5/11/2018 at 5:02 PM, solver said:
In one of your previous threads you mentioned you are using Designer Pro, which I'm guessing is Home Designer Pro.
If that's true, then you must understand that it has limitations when compared to Chief Architect Premier.
What product are you using?
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.
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1 hour ago, solver said:
In one of your previous threads you mentioned you are using Designer Pro, which I'm guessing is Home Designer Pro.
If that's true, then you must understand that it has limitations when compared to Chief Architect Premier.
What product are you using?
I was informed of that so I upgraded to Chief X9
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Thanx for response Drawzilla, I really appreciate your help, however as luck would have it, I have never put in a curved ceil. plane.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?!?