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Hello, 

I am looking for guidance on how to add a screened porch/lanai. I have a railing on the bottom half but I need the entire space to be screened in. Can anyone please help with this? 

THANK YOU! 

Were you able to get any help for building a screened in patio? I am currently working on a project and I need to create a screened lanai for the unit! Any help would be greatly appreicated. 

3 minutes ago, solver said:

The walls are the easy part. Adding all the details will take most of the time.

 

There is an article in the Knowledge Base on tracing over plans. I do it all the time with plans that have unreadable or no dimensions, when absolute accuracy is not needed. You would trace over a scaled image like you posted, not the AutoCad plan.

 

Looking at your plan, the units seem symmetrical about the center, so draw the left unit, copy/reflect about the common wall, and now you have 2 units done.

That's a good tip - using the copy/reflect tool! Thank you! I will also go review the article in the Knowledge Base too!! 

Sorry for any confusion I caused when asking for pricing help!! I am new to Chief so my verbiage is not quite as advanced as you all but I definitely appreciate the help and advise. Now that I'm reading all of your submissions I am really concerned the AutoCAD to Chief transfer will not translate properly. Am I understanding people correctly? Go to file --> import --> import drawing (dwg)? I tried it this way several time (ie: keeping the cad block, separating out on layers, polyline, and so on).The CAD file is relatively large so it would be a HUGE time saver if I could import it successfully but all I am able to come up with is a tiny block with a "walkway" inside that block.  See the attached photo below of what is coming into the program versus what should be. 

I noticed some of you were saying you just ended up having to trace over the CAD drawing in Chief but how were you able to get the whole file into the Chief program to trace it? 

Oh, I hope I'm not in too far over my head. I was thinking it would be on the simpler side having the construction drawings already. I do agree with you all that it would be ideal to be using the same software. Unfortunately, I don't think that's an option.  

I will NOT be creating construction documents. 

I think you misunderstood my question Johnny... 

The architectural side of the project has already been completed. I will be taking the structural drawings and designs provided from them and converting them into my chief to input the finishes and furnishings.  I was trying to get an idea from fellow designers how much they are charging on an hourly basis for that service or how long it would take them to complete a job of that size. 

But thanks... 

Did you have official training on this software or are you self taught? I am trying to expand my knowledge and the chief arch videos are the best for me in terms of learning the program. 

That looks AWESOME!

Now.......to figure out how you did that!!! 

I really appreciate your time and help David. 

Thanks for the help, I've made a zip file of the project plan. Are you able to view this? The foundation is still visible and I can't seem to attach the top of the stairs to the landing. The wall studs are still exposed too.

Hope y'all had a happy thanksgiving! 

Boyett_Project_(2).zip

It says the file is too large! Do you know a way around this? 

I've attached a photo but am unsure if I am able to attach the entire file... 

I am heading out of town, if I cant get back with you in a timely manner today I will reach back out on Monday. 

Thanks again! 

Hi David, 

Your advise to create the raised entry was very helpful. Just a few follow up questions as I am just getting back around to working on this project. I feel like I've done trial and error for every setting but just keep getting the same results or worse! 

1. Do you know how to edit the exposed wall that is showing the studs? I need a half wall to divide the space from the dining room.

2. I am also not sure how to get the foundation slab to become invisible. 

If you are able to help, thank you! 

Also, Happy Thanksgiving! 

1 hour ago, DavidJames said:

Create a room for that entryway that you want raised via invisible walls or the room divider tool. 

Once created, you can open up the Room Specification DBX and, under the structure tab, raise the floor and ceiling height to whatever you want. 
 

 

Thank you so much!!! This was most helpful. I am still playing with the details a bit so I may have some follow up question for you in the next day or two. I really appreciate your help, thanks David! 

9 minutes ago, DavidJames said:

I'm assuming you want to have a raised entry like this?

 

Yes!! That is exactly what I need to do! Are you able to assist me with this? 

5 minutes ago, solver said:

 

Chief creates .plan files, which is what you should attach -- make sure the plan is not open in Chief.

 

So, don't attach a .dwg file.

Okay, I wasn't able to attach the .plan file because it was too large which is why I exported it to a .dwg file. Not sure where to go from here. 

 

Raise how? It's already raised.

Raise the wall at the front and the front door so that it is even with the landing. There is a pony wall that is dividing the dining room from the entry. But as it stands now if you were to open the front door to go inside, you would walk right into the landing at your knee caps.

 

Think about floor and ceiling heights. In Chief, walls just (mostly) fill in between them.

So are you suggesting I raise the ceiling height and adjust where the door starts on this part of the wall and fill it in that way?

 

So, where do the floor and ceilings need to be?

 

3 minutes ago, solver said:

To get any help, you will need to describe what you want.

 

Chief creates .plan files, which is what you should attach -- make sure the plan is not open in Chief. But we need to know what you are trying to model.

 

It helps if we know what title (Premier or Interiors) and version (X8, X9 etc) you are using. You can add this info to your signature by clicking on your user name at the top right of the page, click Account Settings, then Signature on the left. Doing so makes it always available, and this info is often key to providing a good suggestion
 
 

We are using Chief Architecture Interiors x9. I have attached the DWG file for your viewing. 

My goal is to raise that small area where the front door entry is located. Once you enter the front door of the house there is a landing that is higher than the rest of the house, you will go down the three stairs and the remainder of the house is on the same "lower" lever. Does this make sense?

Boyett.dwg

14 minutes ago, johnny said:

You may get better help if you attach the file. 

 

Just curious are you a Premier user or Home Designer?

I have attached the dwg file. Does this help? I am brand new to the software. We are using Chief Architect Interiors X9.

Boyett.dwg

Yes, I suppose I could raise the ceiling over the landing. But if you notice the whole front door isn't even visible when the stairs and landing are in place. 

Hi all, 

I've been trying to figure this out for a couple days now. I'm sure it's an easy solution that I just can't find the answer to.

I have a one story ranch-style home that has an elevated landing at the front entry. Does anyone know how to raise the walls to the top of the landing just for this small area at the front?

I've attached a photo below so you can see what I'm working with. I appreciate any help!