NeilofOZ

Doug, Still having problems with False Gables and see below some notes with issues that I have encounted:- 1. I think the extended roof that you did on level 1 on the front elevation and a new room to facilitate False Gables is creating issues as I haven't been able copy the process that you did for me, lots of other things have change and are distorted. I followed the video that you did at least a dozen times without any success, no matter what I do changes happen all over the building and no Gables. 2. You extended the roof and commented that you did not know how this would be supported, nothing needs to be extended, all I did was lengthen the eaves from 600mm to 800mm as the main part of the roof will be framed between walls of level1 & 2 to carry the load, similar to any eaves where they hang past the plate, is it possible to remove this extension and delete the room that you created, not sure if you were aware that level 1 (front elevation) there is a setback between the front wall of level1 and Level2 of 1000mm, so the roof sheeting is approx. 1800 ie setback 1000 + eaves 800 = 1800mm, if set both of these then there is no need to extend. 3. The eaves to Level 2 (front Elevation) was too large and the soffit didn't match other areas, which are Boxed Eaves, think this was something created from changes made at Level 1 roof. I managed to reconfigure all the roofs and eaves, but they modifide again after pursueing the False Gables, done this a dozen times with out success, all eaves were set to 600mm overhang, but this changes as soon as i implement other related tasks, they are have a weird profile, currently all the eaves to level 2 are incorrect after several times of me correcting them. 4. There is one False Gable on Level 2, which showed up with no trimmings, this is fine and is what I was looking for but it's incomplete, don't know where it came from as while i was trying doing something else, it appeared. 5. There are 3 separate roof profiles which are unconnected and every time i work on one of them, changes keep happening on others. 6. I have tried using at least 4 Video Tutorials, none of them seem to fit what I am doing, am doing this project for a mate and not looking to good, never had these sort's of issues in all my time with CA. Have attached my current Plan showing some of the issues, Level 2 eaves, False Gable to level2, Roof/Gable to Level1, The wall that keeps popping up that you noticed, not too sure how we handle the above but if further info is required then we can correspond via Chief Talk, to enable a clearer understanding. REGARDS, Neil. Michael's House.2.zip

Doug, I have a few queries on your input, prior to me getting started:- 1.Did you actually send me the Cad drawings as shown on your pic. as when I tried to open this up, the system told me that an upgrade was required before I could open it, I did this and all I got was my original X16, so nothing achieved or accessed.. 2.Turning off the Upper level, in the Preferences (Under my Edits), I have no provision to Ignore Upper Floor in my version, must be somwhere else. 3.With the Invisible Walls, are there just sides or one to the front as well. 4. If I turn on Auto Rebuild, the system makes changes to existing roofs on that level, which I don't need. 5. Wall DBX, not fluent with this, need some info. 6. Can you give me a link as to which tutorial video matches your process, as it might make it easier. Sorry for being a pain, I depend on guys like you (God Bless) I must have spent at least 50hours to date and its frustrating. REGARDS, Neil

Tried the Gable-Roof-Line-Tool process as recommended, at first impression it looked like a solution, but as with all other video's it didn't solve my problem. I played with this for two hours including using a split screen with side by side access, doing bit by bit as per the video, Issues were:- 1. After drawing the "Gable Roof Line" and hitting the Tab key, the video showed a window "Enter Coordiants", to adjust data. this did not happened for me, so I searched where this may come from and found similar data is accessed by clicking on the Roof line which had simialr data, so I checked this out and closed, no change took place. 2. At this stage in the video an outline of the gables was shown, this did not happen with my computer. 3. The cad is too large and your system can't handle it so I can't send it, is there any other process we can use to get you a cad plan as I can't finish this project. Had a go after I zipped it, hope it works. Michael's House.2.zip

No contact from my previous email, but have played around with the project and comment as follows:- 1.Have tried many attempts, both with "False Gables", "Auto Floating and Auto Dormers" of which the large AF Dormer was successfull but unfortunately this is not required, just did it for practice. 2. it's my desire to: a. Apply 3 Dormers matching 3 windows on level 2 , front elevation. b. Apply 1 Dormer over the font door entry, level 1. In both cases, there is not enough space, as these have either walls and or ridges in the way, don't understand why the walls are interfering with a Floating Dormer. 3. From my perspective, the mere factor, if its floating why cant a dormer be placed on top of the roof. 4. In the "False Gable" video most of the commands/actions do not show up when on my system, ie the twin Roof Sections are suppose to be accessed from the Attic level, together with the Wall, they aren't. 5. Is it possible to extend the eaves overhangs to give me more space for the Dormers, had a go at this on the Entry door and would allow me to increase the size of a Dormer. 6. If you need my Working Plan, then Is it possible for someone to tell/show me the way to go. REGARDS, Neil

Having no luck with your suggestions. Managed to view another Chief video on "Creating a False Gable" and thought this would be my saviour as it looked so simple and exactly what i was looking for, but alas no luck with this. After examining the second floor roof outline it appears that the hips over Bed 3 & 4 are in the wrong place and could be the reason why I keep getting problems when placing the locations of the False Gables to both lower and upper floors, as when i place a Gable general walls and roofs are displaced, creating a head ache. Is there a simple way of sending my Chief Plan, as this would help me with your diagnosis.

Having issues with placing Dormer's, have placed two on the upper level ( just as practice ) but need to place some on the lower level which is over the entry & Garage. System keeps telling me it can't work, but I don't understand why. Have looked at several CA tutorials and none of them make sense, ie it extracts some walls from the "Auto Floating Dormer " and "Auto Dormer' but when I do this it sends me a standard wall associated with normal walls, nothing to do with Dormers. Have attached a pdf pic, file is too large to send a cad plan.

JiAngelo, Yep, that fixed it and thanks heaps. Regards, Neil.

Having issues creating footings & stem walls, have followed the instruction video at least a dozen times with no results. General walls are double brick with 50mm space between inner and outer leaves, these will go down to a footing and be 1 or 2 brick courses below the finished mono slab. Have attached a pdf which shows a break and offset between the outer wall and stem walls. Michael's House.plan Michael's House, Build Floor.pdf Michael's House, Build Floor.pdf Michael's House.plan

Have a porch which has some walls with no internal finishes and have exposed the framing on the RH View on this wall, but the two end walls are a continuation of the main walls, so i need to separate these walls to delete the linings and exposed the framing with out me having to re-do anything to the main building. how can this be achieved, see attached image. REGARDS, Neil.

Mark, see attached wall image showing internal wall of the Porch of the previous project. Been trying to remove the internal linings to expose the wall framing, but framing show's up as a sheet and not as framing. Only the outer walls require this as the other internal wall is lined, can you resolve for me. Regards. Neil.

Mark, worked like a treat and thanks for the video, made things much easier. My business prior to retirement was Design & Fitouts and had designers doing this sort work, my role in the business was more to do with Marketing, Conceptual Design, Estimating & Project Management, which took all of my time. I always wanted to undertake Cad 3D design and finally selected Chief Architect due to the support they had and ability to backup with things like you and others have done, I couldn't do it otherwise. REGARDS, Neil.

Mark, Sorry mate, but struggling to understand some of your last responces:- 1.Terrain, under terrain specifications, i de selected Hide Terrain Intersected by Building, which then gave me the terrain continuing under the building which I wanted, can i change the surface of this area, as it would be only old dirt or is it possible to place a solid material to cover this area and make it look like dirt, i could do this!!!! 2.Ceilings & Rafters, have been through a myriad of options and nowhere i can get exposing the rafters and removal of ceilings to show in 3D, can you please elaborate a bit further, must have done at least a dozen pathways 3.Floor & Roof Framing, not too sure if i gave you the right info here, but in the Working Plan View, all of the floor and roof framing is exposed on the floor plan which clutters every room and making it difficult to insert other components. Can you please give me a clear path, especially when there could be numerous sequences, as I have been searching everthing that relates to camera layers and nothing has worked. Sorry for being a pain, but computer programmes are like a language from another planet, to me.

Robert, Thanks for resolving how to fix the battens to the external walls, would never have worked that one out, good to know for future reference. Basically i use this programme as a hobby and offer my services ( for free ) to family members and close buddy's on renovations, but I do have a wealth of experience in Construction & Housing. Got some some other queries as follows:- 1. Regarding the terrain, the ground has been removed from under the house, but in reality it should have the ground remaining where it is?? 2. Can't find a path to eliminate the ceiling linings to both the Front Porch and Bath/Sleepout areas, I need to have the rafters exposed. 3. Can't find a path to remove only the floor framing and roof framing ( Working Plan View ) it gets a bit messy when am trying to select other components. Have exhausted as many options possible, but still no success with 2 & 3 1480852038_ColinsPlanNo.2 (1)_2025_01_01.plan

Mark, See attached as requested, don't know what happened with the previous posting. REGARDS, Neil. Colin's Plan No.2.plan

Just completed a house (X16) with a terrain and come across a situation that's new to me. The house is built on timber stumps, bearers & joists and the structure (floor) is approx. 200mm above ground level and my thinking was to nominate the floor 200mm above the terrain, but when i did this two things happened:- 1. The building's floor level remained at ground level, but other aspects of the building had changed, ie trimmings I located on walls had been displaced. 2. When I created a new stem wall, it inserted a masonry wall, which clashed with the timber framing and did not set the floor level as required. Tried sending the "Plan" but the programme came back with "error" which I can't understand, "field required" which didn't indicate any Fields to be inserted.