jorgearaya

Hello all, I had no success finding an "editable" lighted address symbol. Something basic, generic. I added "editable" but, that may be just be too much, open the symbol and type in the "address number" so it shows in your model

The lady has the answer to your question, the code is not telling you that the "Front" or "Entry" door has to be the "Required Egress Door" it merely states that you have to have at least one and that you need the path of travel to be clear and unobstructed, thus, many think about the "Front" door. Now to be technical about it: The intent is a safe way out of danger, if you think about escaping out to the rear or side yard just to find yourself trapped again between fences and gates, then, you are not meeting the requirement. Double smaller front doors? Maybe if you must open them both to exit without any additional effort or tools. Minimum 36" door opening to get the 32" clear width.

There's cutepdf out there, very effective and cheap. Importing pdf into CA is not productive, and should be avoided. Many times we use pdf's as underlays to retrace plans, however, finding other formats that are easier for CA to handle seems a better option.

Perhaps the last portion of my comment was a "hint"...

Most here can do that too, CA has a CAD to Walls tool that can convert lines to walls. The catch is in the lines. If the wall lines are not in the same layer, the same for doors and windows, then they will have to be edited manually prior to the conversion. Depending on the size of your project(s) it could be time consuming. (If it was made in an early version of AutoCAD, then the new work will be converted to the current version of AutoCAD we use). Note tha CA will convert to walls the wall lines for walls only, that does not mean that the rest of the work done on your files will be converted to CA. Lines will be lines for other objects on the plans. Elevations, sections, roofs, objects, etc. will still be lines and that will be work needed to complete the conversion of the files (project). Please leave a PM with your phone number to contact you.

Eric has a great tutorial on that, I was using the same principle for all my notes on all my drafting programs. This is also a feature I requested a while back for Chief here. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/2092-importing-and-linked-files-xref/#entry16292 Must add that I don't use MSOffice, instead I am a supporter and user of LibreOffice.

Hello all, Haven't done this in a while, but, I am offering to help those with Chief files needing "Clean up" and or those with Chief files wanting construction documents for submitting to the AHJ. Been using CA since version 9, currently using version 18. Pricing is basic for "Clean ups" $25.00 per hour or on a per case basis. (I have learned that some have come up with a pre conceived amount they want to spend, and that is just fine too). Provided you have started your project and are stuck with your plan file and need assistance. Pricing for ConDocs will be based per S.F. and on Jurisdiction. Pricing for ConDocs for California, please visit www.motmots.net and browse for pricing there. While I am not claiming I am "the expert" on the matter, I can certainly figure out most issues related to drawing in CA. I am sure there are many here that can help in the forums as well. For those wondering why I posted a "Help Wanted" ad, that is because one of the offices I work for needs help with their current work load.

If anyone is interested in this position, please pm and leave a phone number so we can talk. In addition, anyone interested shall have a complete approved set from a California Jurisdiction (I understand some places are easier than others, typically, larger Cities are more restrictive).

Good to know, I am in the Central Valley...

Another one... One can not compare Chief Architect to ArchiCad or Revit for that matter. Chief is unique in its very own field, in such a way that the other two can't compare. Now one could compare ArchiCad and Revit, yes, because both platforms were made with the same intended purpose. Autodesk is slowly catching up....

This position has not been filled yet I have 3 responses, which I am following up with this week.

Hello all, I am looking for an experienced draftsman. New Construction SFD only. Fresno, CA area. Must: Be reliable, on time, Google Drive savvy, available to answer frequent requests for information. Know building codes and local requirements. Fresno City and County, Madera County. Able to produce clean and efficient CD's for permits with minimal assistance. Able to coordinate all related consultants to prepare the CD's Prepare CD package ready to submit. Will consider remote help provided they meet the above criteria. Not looking for presentations or render services. You can reply here, no links to renders please, if you have sample work to show, have a full set of approved drawings in pdf ready.

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F.A.Q. Some of you have been asking about my fees, please visit www.motmots.net and scroll down to the bottom of the page for sample estimates. While the estimates presented are for full projects, I am willing to work with anyone's "reasonable" budget, may that be hourly or per job. Thanks!

Well versed in Chief (since version 9), ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD Based in California, but, can prepare documents for most jurisdictions Working drawings and submittal packages for your project please visit www.motmots.net and select "contact us" Can also help with "problem plans or models" Can work on site or outsource. See my Linkedin profile.

Hello all, I am currently looking for new horizons, well versed in Chief and other CAD Based in California, but, willing to relocate if needed. Can work on site or outsource. www.linkedin.com/pub/jorge-araya/44/a12/62b/P.S. To anyone that still remembers old Chief users please, if you would put a "good" word here for me. I used to be under xacto_03 or just xacto on the old forum... Thanks to all! I must have later changed it to Jorge Araya, most of my old posts are under that now.

Please contact me back, I sent you an email. Respectfully,

contact me via "contact us" www.motmots.net or via the profile. Respectfully Jorge Araya