Doug_N

Should you want to move the roof to a different height than normal, then in the roof dialog box, raise the roof

Then in the wall dialogue box

Now the ceiling plates will be generated with normal birdsmouth, and the ceiling will be at the set height of 9" or whatever you like.

The roof will still automatically be generated with all framing, and so will walls and ceilings.

You will have to do some cad work for the ceiling rafters to show how they are supported by bracing between wall studs.

On 4/13/2024 at 11:31 AM, DRAWZILLA said:

also those end walls really should be balloon frame thru ceiling, no separate attic walls. 

Good point Perry,

True for any load bearing or external walls subject to wind pressure, but ok for interior walls.

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Please post your plan file.

Dan,

Please post the plan file.  I am very curious about how this is happening.

John is the hero of this particular video toward the midpoint.  He has some very useful techniques for massaging the terrain elevation controls for achieving some pretty remarkable results.  Rene was talking about removing this video after a few days, but I sincerely hope that he doesn't or that someone at CA does an instructive video that covers some of these issues.  

The big problem is the outwards pressure from the cathedral ceiling followed by a lack of support under the roof support wall.  

The cupola prevents a continuous ridge beam, but there are ways (very expensive ways) to do this with structural steel with moment bracing.  I agree with Charles as a more practical approach.  This would depend on the depth of the pockets of the owner.

In general, if there is elevation data that generates a model of the terrain, then I make the terrain perimeter much larger than the lot to allow for smooth transitions at the lot boundaries, and for sidewalks and roads to display in 3d.  The boundary of the property can be shown via a very tiny curb or fence at the lot lines when in 3d mode.  The actual lot lines in plan view I do as a polyline on a custom layer, along with setback information.  This also allows for piers for deck and carport posts to be displayed correctly in elevations.  

I do not (but have not tried) to put the building in a separate plan file.  

2 hours ago, Michael_Gia said:

It's because you're from Michigan...

Now that is just mean.  

8 hours ago, DH7777 said:

So sorry sir I just saw this. I have managed to build it to look correct but I am sure it is not correct structurally. But it accomplished what I needed it too. thanks though for the offer

You're welcome.  Glad to see you got it to work.

What is 20/20?

2 hours ago, DH7777 said:

I have x15 and plenty of space to have a dormer that I am currently working on and it is refusing to comply! Just like the older versions I have had, dormers are very difficult to work with. I hate them and CA needs to fix whatever it is that makes them not work. Automatic dormers my #**! LOL  They are nightmares for me!

Post a plan file, and I will let you know why a dormer won't build.

10 hours ago, Kbird1 said:

 

I use CTRL on a PC and I tink it the same on a Mac , so perhaps  you need to check your HotKey List and make sure it is still assigned.

 

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CTL+Left Mouse Button click. That toggles select and deselect for a particular item just to expound on Mick's post.

I have been working on this for a while and with a but of progress have come up with this.

Window_Glass_Area.json

Maybe you could ask someone is the sales section of the forum?

https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/forum/4-sales-related-questions/

9 hours ago, ProPlan_2011 said:

Sure was a windy day.  It may explain why some of the grass seems ripped off. 

Nope, I just wanted them to see what the lawn would look like after nature had its way with it.

Here is a sort of trivial Twinmotion rendering that I did for a client.

https://www.facebook.com/doug.norton.16/videos/336464278849304

8 hours ago, solver said:

 

That's just the way they work.

 

 

There are multiple easy ways to find the correct location.

 

Open your cabinet, change the Elevation Reference to Absolute.

 

Open the Room, see the Absolute Elevation - Floor. Add the Floor Finish for your value.

Great explanation Eric

I had a look at your plan, and as you said, the moulding was always actually at the first floor.  For some reason 2d polyline moldings are only referenced at absolute height, not in relation to the foor, terrain  or any other object.  You can make them move to whatever elevation that you prefer.  

or by defining the height

Hopefully my analysis helped.

Here is a video of my interpretation of the problem and a possible solution.

Landing Wrong Elevation_01.mp4

Is this the area that you are referring to as a landing?  

11 hours ago, Omnidesign said:

Hi Doug, 

ok, thanks, didn't know we could post the file! First time user.

The file is bigger than 14MB!

Backup the plan file as a zip (right from the CA save menu)  It will be a lot less than 14m then.

16 hours ago, Omnidesign said:

Hi,

 

I'm having difficulties with my landing, it is not leveling up with my 2nd floor. What am I doing wrong?

 

Thank you,

HALLWAY.pdf 98.15 kB · 8 downloads

Please post the plan file.  The PDF does not show how the structural parameters are set for this area.