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I'm out of practice for sure, not having used CA steady over the last several months. Currently one of our clients wants a metal building design with 14' eave height, but with 10' ceiling height in the finished areas. No ceiling in the warehouse portion. I did the basic building, set the height for 168". Attempting to set the ceiling height to 120" changes everything. so I used the structure tab, and edit ceiling finish, then change the layer to 48" to give me a 120" ceiling height. This probably isn't the best way to do it, but I can't get the build ceiling plain to work for me. IT keeps wanting to create a plain that follows the slope of the roof. I thought I had it figured out until I pulled a section through one of the spaces, and for some reason, the new ceiling height is still following the roof slope at the eaves. Some simple tool or setting I'm sure, but I haven't found it yet. 40'X100' PEMB METAL BLDG.plan

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Several times since I downloaded the latest (or at least thought I had) X9 update, every time I open a plan or start a new plan I get a message asking if I want to download available Chief Architect Core Catalogs to my library. So I finally bit the bullet and said yes. The down load started (supposedly) and after an hour I came back to the program to close it, and get the message the catalogs were still downloading. So I found something else to do for another 4 hours, and closing up shop I went to close CA and get the same message again that the core catalogues were still downloading. I left the Computer running all night, and this morning, same thing when I went to close the program and reopen, so apparently there is an issue. I closed it any way and then opened an older plan file, to which the same message came up again asking if I wanted to download available CH Core Catalogs. I haven't called Support yet, but was just curious if I am the only one having the issue? I don't ever remember it taking that long to download core catalogs.

The one thing I noticed when selecting that roof plane, there is a check mark in the Flush Eave, and the default to overhang box is greyed out (although there is a visible check mark) but on the opposing eve (pan south) roof plane over the MB/BATH Flush eve is not checked and default to overhand is. The only way I could change it was to open the roof plane at the Kitchen, in-check boxed eve then turn it back on and select boxed eve with default to overhang. I thought it fixed it, but when I pulled a section the soffit still follows the roof slope :-( I guess since I'm not a CA guru, I'll have to default to one who is. I did try though!

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What Dermot Said :-)

Skip, give this a try: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00005/changing-the-color-or-material-of-a-single-wall.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00609/creating-an-accent-wall.html

Post the plan please, and note the CA software version you are using please.

David, I know your question makes sense to you, (for example interior rails are created with stem-walls?) I'm not sure why you would do it that way, but it would be so much easier, and probably faster if you just post the plan. IF it is too large for the forum, most files can be zipped and then posted. BTW, it would also help to know what version of CA software you are using.

I am afraid your PDF's and question probably won't help anyone give you more than a "guess" but, if you would post the plan, and also let us know was CA software version you are using you should get a quick and good answer.

You should study the Knowledge Base and available Videos to learn the basics. As far as I know there is no way to edit default settings specific to Base boards. My experience has been you draw a room, open its DBX (dialogue box) and select these types items, which then opens a file of the basic CA trim available. You can import (bonus) catalogues of various materials such as base boards / moldings etc. and select and add one or many that you choose. You can also use 3D molding polylines and create and save your own to the library file under user catalog. Read the knowledge base to see how to create new materials, customize existing library materials, importing items from available sites that have what you're looking for. A couple of examples are: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00767/creating-a-new-material.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01006/customizing-a-library-material.html; https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00786/creating-and-using-symbol-moldings.html Study and practice are your best friends!

Steve, I don't think the "Grandview Plans" way of doing plans is TYPICAL for most of us. I've only had one client so far that wanted that kind of detail, and around most Code offices they just want the nutz and boltz in stead of the tensile and frills! My one client wanted to impress some bankers I think.....maybe developing plans to such a degree as the Grandview, would be nice to show investors in a sub-division, or in a high-class neighborhood controlled by HOA?

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Try toggling on connect CAD segments before you draw them.

Not sure if a material region would work for this (it probably won't since Dermot didn't suggest it)?, but I've used them before for other items in 3D view, for client presentations.

I have touch screen and find it more of a interference when using CA than a great help, but that may be because I prefer to use the mouse to draw with?

Scot, be thankful you haven't had to deal with OSHPD. I was owner's PM on a Hospital project in the Central valley from 2010-2015 and I thought I would pull what little hair I had out. Got back to TN and thought things would settle down. Now, in this little One-horse jurisdiction I'm working in being held hostage by a Electrical AHJ because of his interpretation of the Electrical Code. The EEOR says, "that's not a requirement" but the AHJ says, you want your final? So the saga goes on.

I'm curious too, Solver. Is it because the default for the foundation wall is to automatically center under the wall? So in order to get the foundation wall to align with the wall above, he would have to set his foundation to align with a particular surface of the wall above he would have to open the foundation dbx and set it there?

Mike, if you seriously need quick help as you state, posting the plan (with what your issues are) is the fastest way to get THAT help. Posting questions back and forth just takes up more of the "helpers" time. Just trying to help you!

KM, it may be something simple, but I haven't had that issue before. The CA-guru's on the forum may just pop the answer out without further-a-do, however some might respond that if you'd post the plan it might be quicker / easier to get the answer.? Also, if you use this Forum much it will be good if you go to your signature, and add the software you are currently using, just a thought

Not sure if this will work, but I would build the wall as a pony wall, set the height of the lower portion to your desired height, then select the upper portion change the thickness of the wall (Not sure if changing the upper thickness is possible without affecting the lower portion?) to push the finished siding layer out whatever thickness the siding adds. Give it a try and see if that works.

I'm not the expert here, but I've never seen that capability in X8. Don't think it is in X9 either. Based on what I do know, you most likely will have to address it with notes, and add it in cad details. You can make a wall type, adding it as a layer, I don't think however; that you can note in the wall definition what it actually is, although you can add it in the "wall type" box as "4" (whatever thickness the wall should be) exterior/interior whichever, wall with horizontal furring at thus and thus, and use that in your wall types schedules (if you do one). Again, though, you could add a balloon on your floor plan of the particular wall(s) that will have this Horizontal furring, and explain what it is supposed to be/do, I would think.

Couple of schools of thought 1. Reboot, see if that fixes it. 2. Is it blue tooth? Batteries hot? 3. Update of driver for mouse? 4. If its wired, insulation on wire damaged? Check connection to your machine? 5. Is the mouse old like Me? Could be worn connection on the button? Oh well, hope this helps. Doesn't sound like a CA problem, but it could be.

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Probably best if you either post the plan, or at least some screen captures of your issue, for faster help and answers.