CharlesVolz

You are welcome! Glad to help!

Yes, just add a second floor.

Timber frame1259140725_Brook CV1.zip

Sometimes I will add additional floors to control the bottom of the clerestory walls separately from the first floor. So, the clerestory walls will be on the 3rd floor. The 2nd floor would be used for any loft or attic storage above the first floor. Like this:

Hip roof:

Shed roof:

Ariane, Here you go.

Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1128UHU2h8zHtCeqXsTDZGzCCT3a1A8Iw/view?usp=sharing

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YBRvWFD_XWhCIS3UxGuZGEYmCh07bMxg/view?usp=sharing

Howdy Rob,

I would use horizontal exposed structural beams across the opening and horizontal ceiling planes before and beyond. (If customer would let me,)

I would like the look and feel much better.

Best,

Charles

On 3/28/2024 at 3:32 PM, SHCanada2 said:

for instance I have to show eaveline on site plans and the plan footprint does not show this.

From Help: You can control what displays in the footprint using the Layer Display Options dialog.
 

Use wider wall or 3D solid if you do not want to mess with that.

Oops. Steve snuck in there...I didn't see you coming...

This

or this

Or custom.

Howdy Rob, Look here in your elec symbols DBX:

I use a 1/2"x1/2" molding in the room molding settings and set it to "black" or "no material". Black is my usual preference. This is the easiest way I found.

One main plan for one layout, open plan 1st. > use plan's time tracker.

Two or more plans for one layout, open layout 1st and plans thru layout. > use layout's time tracker.

Check your Private Messages at the top right of webpage:

On 1/27/2024 at 11:01 PM, CharlesVolz said:

Please post the plan so we can all play along. I love a good mystery.

If you want definitive answers, post the plan. Otherwise it is just a political novel.

Please post the plan so we can all play along. I love a good mystery.

Use one door the width of those two. 

Toolbars also a problem when using multiple monitors with different resolutions. I have not seen a post on that fix either.

Also can use molding polylines set 1/32 to outside of wall face. Use black (my preference) or airgap material. I suggest using an exterior room molding polyline (one polyline with multiple stacked rectangular-shaped moldings) to keep the molding(s) out of the way while working.

Easy as riding a bike. Hard if you haven't done it, easy if you have. 

Check your 3D view, make it a vector view, then check your material, make sure the pattern and texture are in sync.

21 minutes ago, Planstech said:

Not presently. But I may need to get back in the industry. Just trying to figure out if I should stay with my Chief X4, or upgrade to X15, or move to Revit. 

I'm leaning towards staying with X4.

Stay with cheap/free until you need better to make money.

10 minutes ago, robdyck said:

In response to some of the earlier conversation in this topic; While in some ways a sloped garage floor modeled accurately may seem trivial, when designing an accessible home with an attached garage and a zero-threshold concept, the accurate modelling of the garage floor and exterior sidewalk slopes are critical. These calculations shouldn't be left for trades to make on site.

I appreciate that you'd take the time to submit a comprehensive suggestion, Charles!

Railing control on a per edge basis (like landings) would also be helpful to add to your suggestion.

Got it!

On 10/17/2023 at 3:24 PM, rlackore said:

Chief doesn't have a function to slope a slab, so you'll need to roll your own. Possible solutions are: polyline solid; or a ramp applied to the top of a flat slab (or floor). I'm sure there are other methods.

It would be nice if CA would improve/expand the ramp feature or combine its features with slabs so that we could:

1) shape/angle all four the sides

2) create complex curves (or join ramps to create them)

3) have material layers (like roofs & floors)

4) be used as a terrain feature

5) include arrows showing downward slope and amount of slope (by length) with number and size controlled in DBX (like revision clouds are)

I do not know if I would use it for subtle slopes like garage floors but it would be great for getting the terrain looking better adjacent to buildings, especial at porches, entries, garage overhead doors, etc.

Any additional ideas before I send this in as a request?

59 minutes ago, rlackore said:

Possible solutions are: polyline solid; or a ramp applied to the top of a flat slab (or floor).

And/or just a ramp by itself, a roof or ceiling plane and my favorite . . . an arrow with a note.

2 hours ago, Ed_Orum said:

I did not know about the double click.  Thanks so much!

 

or Alt-click