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I agree with Joey, The more I read and watch the same video over and over again it confuses a lot. It is a good feature but should properly explained. In the video its always the simpler one kitchen and bath, or electrical etc. what about the scaled defaults, how to use for different scale factors?

Thank you Chris for your detailed reply. That makes sense and that's what I was not clear. Thanks again

Thank you Eric. I have watched other youtube video as well, but didn't help. From all these what I understand is I have to create a new default set with the scale factor and name it eg. "1/4" scale floor plan set" or "1/4" scale ceiling plan set" to maintain unique layer set pertaining to that default. Correct me if I am wrong. In all the CA online video they show the NKBA or electrical or HVAC which is clear, But what I would like to know how do we tackle other areas such as floor plan, ceiling etc. My other issue, which I mentioned in my previous question is how would i know what scale factor is used for kitchen and bath default, electrical default, hvac default etc? Does it automatically change the text and dimension heights when I change the scale factor on the layout sheet? If any one can shed more lights to it would be great. Thank you

Could someone please explain to me how this default set work with saved plan view? I have been watching the videos and reading the help files over and over again last 2 weeks and I am still confused. My issues are follows 1. I have a saved a plan view called "Floor Plan View" and I have a 1/4" scale default set attached to it. with layer set as "Floor Plan Layer Set". Under the selected defaults "Dimensions I have 1/4" scale dimension defaults and I have changed "edit dimension default" (pencil icon) and changed the layer to dimension, floor, Rich Text to text floor etc. 2. Now I want to use the same "1/4" scale default set" for my ceiling plan under the "Saved Plan View" in the project browser. Now when I add a dimension or text to the ceiling plan I get warning "the layer text, floor" is not displayed. do you want to turn on the display of this layer in the current view?" If I say yes it will turn on that layer and what ever I dimension or text i have added on the floor plan will appear in the ceiling plan which I don't want. I know I can change the layer but that defeats the purpose and will be time consuming Does that means I can use the 1/4" scale only once? Is that I am doing something wrong? I cannot explain anything better than these. It driving me crazy and confusing. 3. If I use the electrical or NKBA default set how would I know which scale factor is used for the dimension or text style? Or does the layout page adjust dimension text and text according to scale factor?

yes, I had the same issue, had to update my driver. still a takes a while to generate the camera view. I never had that issue before. Upgraded to Win10. Let me see how it goes

Thanks Mark for your reply. I tried adding that rail. But it goes to the basement floor level, more over it was too small so I ignored it and added the bend at the top and bottom of the stair. Unless you tell me how to achieve that. Thanks again.

oh wow, that was great. thanks again robert for your help. This is what I like about this forum, very helpful. have a great day

Thanks Mark for your reply. I don't know how to add that extra rail and do the smooth transition

how do I bend the handrail at top of the stair. Currently its projecting out which is a safety hazard. I don't see an option .See attached image.

Robert, as you suggested I tried using the foundation wall and dragged them in 3D view to my required height. That worked. It was great. Thanks for your suggestion. Now how do i bend the handrail at the top of the stair? I don't see an option to do that

thanks Robert. I think that will help. Let me try. Thanks again for your valuable suggestions. You guys are awesome.

Hi Robert, If I use the foundation wall how or where I can set the height of the wall? I dont see that option in dialog box

Thank you Robert for your suggestion. I am not an expert in using CA software. So now my question is, is that we achieve the result by using polyline. Then how the CA can be used to tackle this issue. Experts please guide me if I am wrong

no, excavate grade and cut the foundation wall for door and stair

Hello, I am trying to create a below grade entrance concrete stair as shown in the attached image. My challenge is to stop or terminate the walls on both side of the stair at grade level. How can I achieve that? Any suggestions?

Hi, I am trying to show along a path and on the driveway to add a paving pattern as shown in the attached image. Do we have them in CA catalogs? I tried to search and could not find one. Any suggestions how to achieve it?

different levels and shape

Thanks Eric for your reply. Attached is the screen shot from the CA video tutorial. What I am trying to find out how to do the deck shown in the video not the wrap around stair. Hope this will help

Hello, I am trying to do deck which looks like in the video 10097 (wrap around stair), but could not find the video for that. Could anyone please provide me link or information to create a similar type deck

Yes. Eric that worked. Thanks again for your help

No. I would like that wall hatch as solid fill for all the walls

Thanks Eric for your response. Attached is the screen shot

Thank you for your quick response. In fact i am referring to the wall fill style after selecting it from the plan and selecting open wall details

How do I change the fill style of framing wall globally. I had it with a solid colour, some how it got changed and it is now the fill style is hatch.

Thank you everyone for your response.