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1 hour ago, ValleyGuy said:
@DefinedDesign @Michael_Gia I think I managed a couple of videos, here are the links. I'm sure there are all kinds of people using 3D mice on CA with all kinds of different techniques and different skill levels. I've only had it a few months now and here are some of the things that I have done with it. Maybe others could add some tips or ideas for you as well.
The set up of the mouse video https://youtu.be/iDKokC_19N4
The In-Use Demo video https://youtu.be/R_HcESgGvXM
Cool videos, you really have programmed that device to the max to work with Chief.
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https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect/videos/chief-architect-x8-3d-mouse-support/1343304632365452/
This is with X8 and the 3D Connexion spacemouse. Please check that it will also work in X15 the same way or just have @ValleyGuydemontrate his enterprise version for us.
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On 1/2/2021 at 1:41 AM, architect said:
Maybe a Microsoft Surface instead of using pad ?.....
Eric
I have downloaded CAX10 on my Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet and used my fingers to draw with. It is a little bit awkward but it does work to some extent even with a stylus. I did an as built measure up with a Motion Computing rugged tablet (Windows) about 15 years ago. Was using CA and a stylus to do it.
I am also looking at getting an IPad Pro for as built surveys. It would certainly be great if CA worked on IOS or even a more compact program like the Home Designer ?
Maybe someone could make a suggestion for a new CA Home Designer as built app for IPad ?
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3 hours ago, para-CAD said:
Cheaper to set the regular floor truss high and furr down around the outside to create the boxed effect.
Yes I agree, and not only that but the structural integrity of the floor truss framing member remains intact with a full span and depth and with proper supports at each end. You could just increase the floor to ceiling height if need be to accommodate the trey ceiling ?
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On 3/1/2024 at 10:47 AM, stevenyhof said:
The best is always to go to the software forum and spend a few minutes there.
I did that with Softplan - https://softplan.com/forum/ - Helped me to like Chief better.I couldn't find a forum for Cedreo - that says a lot
This is true but it depends on the type of user that you are. If you are a more in the line of construction and so much in the 3D presentation you may opt for SP. CA is much better for 3D presentation from what I gather from other professional users on this forum.
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I have a very old HP 24 inch monitor connected to my M1 Max studio via HDMI. I am not sure if the MacBook has a HDMI port ?
I would first ensure that the drivers for your monitors are up to date and compatible with the apple OS that you are using. You might need to talk to an IT professional ?
edited: Your MacBook only has USBC ports, will another type of adapter work that is compatible with your Samsung monitor ?
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SSA beta must be different to private beta. Always going to be some surprises in X16 and 3D dimensions is just one leaked clue. We just have to wait till it’s our turn to find out. If you got SSA you probably will not have to wait as long as me. Still it’s good to see CA getting better and better.
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On 10/14/2023 at 8:47 AM, glennw said:
It sounds like you are talking about for 3D views.
This is from a post of mine from a while back.
This can be done fairly easily - with a proviso that the valley actually sits on top of the roof surface.
This doesn't seem to be noticeable in the 3D views that I played with.
You can make Chief draw the 3D Polylines that hold the valley profile - the same way that it builds Ridge Caps - but it takes 2 steps.
Build your roof.
Add a Ridge Cap to the valleys by selecting a roof edge and turning On, Ridge Cap On Selected Edge.
Select the valley 3D Polylines and place them on their own layer.
Rebuild the roof - Chief will build all the hips and ridges and also display the valleys you created.
Nice work @glennw, would it still work by pulling the edges of the valley away a bit from the valley line and then creating a sloping molding profile so you can lower it ?
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Looks like Eric solved your basic problem with NRD = No Room Definition, instead of open below.
Unfortunately with CA you need to build your model with the conventional methods otherwise you will get all those difficulties that Eric has highlighted in his video.
Once you get used of using those conventional methods, things will get better.
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6 hours ago, MN_JohnH said:
I don't understand, I have always had my auto-save set at every 5 minutes.
I have at least an hour of work that is not in any of the auto archived plan files.Did you look in your file folder to see if there is an auto back up file in there ?
You can search Chief Architect back up files. This link may help you out ?
https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00099/accessing-your-archive-files.html
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13 hours ago, Chrisb222 said:
...ooh bern
Not sure what the means but I think in metric so I am just making sure if I have it correct
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12 hours ago, SNestor said:
@mthd97 -
If you ever manually adjust a wall top or bottom...for whatever reason, the wall disconnects from the default height or bottom...or sometimes both depending on you it was manually edited. If you open the wall dialogue and go to the structure tab and you see the box for "Default Wall Top Height"...or bottom is not unchecked and no longer grayed out...this wall will no longer move at all no matter what you do to a room or floor height change.
The bottom line is that rooms defined wall heights and the "best practice" is to not manually move your walls up/down.
That certainly explains it clearly to me and thank you for the screenshot too.
I have seen some of your Chief Skills videos, great work.
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12 hours ago, robdyck said:
Changing the top or the bottom of the wall has no effect on any Room Definition. Rather, Rooms control the default top and bottom of walls...so you just need to keep in mind that when you manually change the top or bottom of a wall, that editing action will now prevent a wall from rebuilding correctly if/when a room height or floor height is changed.
By 'height' I am of course referring to the vertical distance between a floor and ceiling / roof. Does that make sense?
For example, let's assume you have a house with an 8' ceiling. Then, for whatever reason, you manually drag the top of a wall up, let's say 7". Next week, your client informs you that they actually want a 10 ceiling on that floor level. The wall that was adjusted manually will not build to the correct height...it would now be 14" too short!
I understand now what they were talking about. The manually edited wall will usually hold it height after ceiling height changes are made.
10 feet minus 8 feet 7 inches is 17 inches too short not 14 inches, is that right ?
Thank you for the clarification.
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Hi, I am very late to this post but I have a question regarding changing the wall height in the 3D window. I realize that this question above was asked when CAX11 was the current version.
I watched a few videos on the new features in CAX11,12,13 & 14 from Chief Experts and saw Dan edit a wall in 3D. I’m not sure which version he was demonstrating but I think he said that “when you edit a wall height, the room definition changes and you can no longer auto rebuild the room” or something to that effect ??? I haven’t been able to find that video again and it may have been on the new features in CAX11 ??? Does anyone know what this is about or what version he may have been demonstrating ? It’s annoying not being able to find that resource again.
I have conducted several tests in CAX10 and X15 trial with adjusting a wall up past the default ceiling height in 3D (single story house) and I can’t see that affecting the room definitions ??? Could be a special case or in a two story dwelling maybe ???Thank you for any help in advance.
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Maybe save one 3D plan model for presentations and another for framing and take off ? At least that is what I have started to do.
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Hi @HeatherMcK, this design of yours has raked ceilings as shown by your section and this becomes a special case. As @solversays you can achieve that by lowering and raising your roof planes accordingly to the desired floor to rafter pitching point height.
To get to 6 foot 4 inches on the wall where your arrow is. You would need to cut a section through your model and draw that line exactly where it is on the section above. That dashed dotted line is not at your floor level so you need a dimension from that line down to the floor as well. That should give you a reference point to know if your current roof height is set correctly.
In order to help, you need to provide a dimension directly under the 6’4” dimension down to the floor level.
Have fun.
Edited: Here is an official training video that just might help you adjust your roof height and your ceiling height in your type of scenario ? -
@DBCooper, nailed it on the head about what could be done with DWG/DXF export import. The time spent on 3D modeling again in a CA earlier version may be worth spending the money on the 50% off 1st year upgrade ??? Especially If it involves more than just a single project.
I don’t know of many 3D/CAD systems that are backwards compatible or what’s involved in the process but worth researching.
In the US the upgrade cost may actually be worth it and could eventually be recuperated too ???
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Hi @HeatherMcK, click on your room with the single window and have a look at the structure tab, floor to ceiling heights. Then adjust accordingly (Deduct that value you have above in your post). If there are other rooms on that story then do the same for them. Then you will have to click and select all your top story roof planes and open them up and change the height setting by deducting the amount you have specified above once again. That should lower your roof planes. Hope this helps ?
Edited: here is an official training tip on ways to do those changes:
https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1515/raising-and-lowering-roof-planes.html?playlist=95
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Hi @augusdo63, Please post your plan so @SNestor can take a look at what is causing those windows to disappear above your entry.
It looks like you have a void or a double height entry on the inside as well ? By just looking at your 3D view above, I would try looking at that entry wall and go into the structure panel of that wall and check the Ballooning radio button. Then try again to see if those windows remain. Then try a few more settings in the structure panel to see if it builds as you want.
If that doesn’t work you may post your plan.
Have fun troubleshooting !
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ML should be in your project browser. Please see it at the end of this training video.
Edited: Please see this older post as well, hope that helps.
https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/19306-materials-list/
I believe exporting and printing the ML is also similar as in Home Designer Pro. I couldn’t find one specifically for CA.
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Clean up just means tidying things up that might be making your model not build or display correctly in 3D.
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Hi @pj42pj42, can be controlled in a number of ways, by setting categories and by layers defining what is to be included in the ML. Here is a link to a video on ML but it would be good to watch all relevant videos in the playlist to see how to go about adding more rows etc.
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CA is very strong with timber framing, cabinets and quantity take off along with estimating.
Also it is well organized and very user friendly, it has an automated framing system but you can use that then just edit the framing to suit your individual needs where possible.
You may need to do your 3D connection details in Solidworks or some other specialized app.
Have fun researching.
Edited: As with all software you need to learn how to use it correctly otherwise it can be quite frustrating. Learning the tricks of CA can take some time becuase it is highly automated. At times you need to back track and make sure all your defaults are set correctly in order to build your 3D model correctly. There really is no perfect CAD software that will do it all with out using some work arounds.
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Here is a link to a trial version of CAX15 if you haven’t already downloaded it. Give it a try I know many others import objects created in SU. Fine detail 3D framing modeling can probably be done with polyline solids in CA. But those suggestions above sound cool about Medeek BIM. I might also investigate. You will get lots of help from this forum too.
https://www.chiefarchitect.com/
Edit: The level of wall framing control in CA is demonstrated in this video below. You can edit framing in elevation too, see the framing play list for more info. But to get down to the connection level of 3D detail, will require work arounds and may also require other apps.
https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/501/framing-wall-corners-and-intersections.html
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The space mouse works differently in CA as I have also found. With a bit of practice you do get used to it with muscle memory kicking in after a few hours.