CharlesVolz

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  1. Try turning off your grid snaps to avoid competing snaps.
  2. Mad scientist at work! I really enjoy your talent and ability to utilize CA in ever way imaginable! Good job! And thanks for always sharing!
  3. Defaults are for that plan only. Preferences are program-wide.
  4. Yessir. If your roof plane is cutting the front railing wall and stopping it from achieving the ceiling height; and the side walls are continuing up to ceiling height.
  5. Look at your beam size in your railing wall. Or grab "same wall type" handle on your front railing wall and extend over each side railing wall. And/or post the plan. (Sounds like you did the first two suggestions.)
  6. Is there a loyal customer discount or are you going to a subscription format?
  7. Thanks for your post Kyle! Quite an improvement, but not quite there yet. I submit that the overall shape is still the same horizontal yuck. Also, the individual panes are too square. I would suggest that 3 separate windows with a taller aspect ratio be used, or that this effect is accomplished on the cheap by adding much wider "muntins" to look like "mullions". To stir the pot, I have attached an short article I wrote on the subject of window aspect ratios. Window Aspect Ratios.pdf
  8. Those newly required countertop outlets are great! Now I don't have to bend over to plug in my vacuum cleaner!
  9. Crazy... Thanks Alan! So kids will tripping over longer extension cords with mixers, blenders, etc. raining down on them.
  10. Agree! Online storage is cheap. That is where I would suggest you backup.
  11. Post the plan file and tell us what program/version you are using.
  12. Agree! Furthermore, there may be additional liability if you are not licensed as an engineer or architect by the state where the building is to be constructed.
  13. Set you ceiling plane inside wall heights to match your rough ceiling height (or visa versa). I would also align your ceiling plane baselines correctly, or at least the same relative to the walls they rest on.
  14. This has been discussed here before. I think it should be a provision of the IRC but was not at that time. It could be a provision of the CRC. Richard, please educate me on that one. Thanks.
  15. Here is the latest ANSI Z765 I have which is 2021. ANSI Z765-2021 - SQUARE FOOTAGE print.pdf
  16. I am a creative designer who has acquired unique experiences and perspectives from my collection of work as a designer and builder. I have degrees in structural engineering (BS Rice University) and architectural engineering (MS University of Texas at Austin) and have planned, designed, developed and built various, diverse projects over my 30-year plus career. I am a member of the American Institute of Building Design ("AIBD"), which provides quality continuing education to ensure its members remain current with technology, materials and building codes. AIBD holds its members to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. I utilize the latest technology like GoToMeeting to work with customers live online and OBS Live to record "how-to" videos for builders, designers and DIYers, instructing home design using Chief Architect. I offer design assistance and training for beginners to intermediate using Chief Architect versions X11, X12, X13 and X14 and design assistance for all newer Home Designer products. I have worked with homeowners, builders, designers and architects from all over the U.S., Canada, New Zealand and England. I offer money-saving proficient design assistance as well as expert training in Chief Architect. I am available to design your home from concept to working drawings, assist you in learning Chief Architect and/or improve your existing home design. Whether you need a home designer or just a few hours of training, I can accommodate you.
  17. Are you seeking remote work or local? Meet with clients "in person"? If so, please state your location.
  18. Select garage and do the same thing.
  19. That is what I am thinking. If someone cannot justify the cost because they are not using it enough for professional work, then why don't they use HDPro? And how do people stay proficient in such a capable but complicated software.