CharlesVolz

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  1. CharlesVolz
    I copied this over from the Symbol forum. It started out addressing a couple of nice double door symbols posted by brinkbart here https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/892-arched-double-doors/ that are expandable for entry doors 48" and 60" wide. "There are two sizes - 24" and 30" for creating 48" and 60" double entry doors respectively." I thought it should be posted here. Quote I have used a 5' double door to meet the code requirement for egress. Now I am not sure this meets the 2015 IRC. Did the code change or have I been missing something . . . forever? My post is regarding the required exterior egress door . . . usually the entry door. So, does everybody occasionally use double doors for entry that are 5' wide or less?
  2. CharlesVolz
    So, does everybody occasionally use double doors for entry that are 5' wide or less?
  3. CharlesVolz
    My post is regarding the required exterior egress door . . . usually the entry door.
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    I have used a 5' double door to meet the code requirement for egress. Now I am not sure this meets the 2015 IRC. Did the code change or have I been missing something . . . forever?
  5. CharlesVolz
    So the brick ledge can only be used for the exterior wall layers! I completed a ICF plan recently where I was trying to use the brick ledge feature to drop the entire ICF wall (less the interior drywall) 1 1/2". I ended up just used a 2D line and a note to get'r done. Maybe I should have put the ICF wall less the interior drywall on the exterior wall layers and use the brick ledge feature. Any ideas?
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    Get some one-on-one time with David Potter! He was great getting me started in Version 9. You can collect your questions/problems and then meet with him again to get things ironed out.
  7. CharlesVolz
    Thanks Michael! You laid it out perfectly.
  8. CharlesVolz
    I am having problems with cad lines magically changing layers. I will send in a bug report when a get a minute.
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    Also, to help the estimator get a rough estimate for some plumbing and electrical fixtures (which I don't label on the plans), I create a shorter consolidated schedule showing fewer line items by not showing their locations (floor and room). I do this by copy/paste the schedule, add "TOTALS" to schedule name, change the label to "(original)T-1(generated #)" by adding "T-1" after the existing label, and not showing the floor and room. This generates an item number that shows it is a total "T" and starts the numbering at "100" to separate these grouped items from the items on the full schedule showing the items' location. On a large multi-floor home this may be appreciated by the estimator.
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    Once in a while I am hired to work in a small township that requires a licensed architect's stamp on the plans. I have a builder set of plans that I have been asked to do that would need an architect's help.
  11. CharlesVolz
    Howdy Overlook, Many of us on the forum perform design work remotely. Even when the site and owner are local, I still do all of the design review online using GoToMeeting. Call or email if you need me to discuss further.
  12. CharlesVolz
    BTW, I have a like new (never used) Logitech G13 for sale in San Antonio, TX for $30: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/sop/4647480829.html
  13. CharlesVolz
    I like and have used a 58-key X-Keys for over 3 years. There was a post in the old CA Forum discussing some of these same options. Here's how I have mine set up:
  14. CharlesVolz
    Call David. He's great!