SNestor
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@solver gave you the answer. Just change the material in the wall definition. In the example he posted he created a single layer wall for the wall type and used stone as the material. Done.
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Thanks. Good info.
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Steve - a railing wall will center on the width of the wall type. The only issue is the room ceiling also extends to the width of the wall. This can be a problem at times.
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@stevenyhof - I made this quickie "loom" video just the other day for someone else asking about porches. It doesn't cover every topic...but, it does show how to use railing walls for your porch walls...which is the easy way to get your posts and a beam right where you need them. Here's a link to the video: https://www.loom.com/share/a2dba97a4f2947c4a81c0d21a5b104a6
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@builtright3 - I'll just say this about Bluebeam. It isn't just a PDF annotation/markup software...it has been designed for construction use. It has tools you will relate to and know how to use. See if you can get a trial version...give it a shot. It's an amazing piece of software. That said, If all you need is a markup program to add some text notes, arrows and some other simple text to a PDF...then yes, something less expensive would be a smart move.
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I'm not switching...just saving time. I use it when the answers are "simple"...
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Yep...much faster and cheaper really. Did it all the time in my "apartment" days.
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Thanks...that's what I thought you did. I think the OP was asking if it could be done automatically...and I think the answer is no. If you drag the roof over the front wall then you can't have a parapet...unless you use a p-solid or molding polyline.
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Made you a quick video...https://www.loom.com/share/ab78afb3a7154c29b1ee5c92c85f68b5 There are a number of ways you can change the color/material...
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Glad to help...check out my YouTube page...lots of videos.
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Can you post your plan...or a quick sample plan? And...did you auto build those roof trusses?
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A porch like you are describing is "easy" in Chief. I made you a quickie "loom" video. Click the link...https://www.loom.com/share/a2dba97a4f2947c4a81c0d21a5b104a6
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@builtright3 - Bluebeam has a YouTube page...you should watch some of the videos. Bluebeam is a tool designed for construction and PDF's. I used it for 2 years without any training...and was amazed at what it could do. And...I never scratched the surface. Here is a link to their Youtube page:
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@builtright3 - looks like you can purchase for 349.00. Well worth the price. I clicked on "store" and it took me to this page...
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Bluebeam if you are on a PC. Incredible program...I wish there was a MAC version.
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same issue for interior doors. The style pallet will only change one type of door - so you have to have a pallet for each int door type. Kind of makes it a PIA.
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@cajunland - One option: you could use a pony wall. See attached. Option 2: Use a wall material region.
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I made you a quickie video on how to center the window...hope it helps. https://www.loom.com/share/8d2c66adba6a43f2a6b8b0d60cc30c9b
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to edit your roof planes you should do some editing of the roof plan layerset. Make the roof plane layer a solid line...dark blue (or a color you like) and make it 50 thick. Turn off the gutter layer and turn off the "roof overhang" layer. You don't need to see these right now and they just clutter up your view. The first thing you should do is use the plan view "roof plan view"...then open the layerset and make the edits.
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Your roof plane does not touch the wall...see pic attached. That said...once you get the roof plan next to the brick - in order to center the window you will need to open general wall defaults and turn off "auto rebuild attic walls". Then...move the attic wall that you see on the second floor plan that is right where you want the window...pull it away. Then, center the window. Then you can put the attic wall back where it's suppose to be. Roof plane...move it to brick. Window -
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I thought the same but it’s probably just the skylight curb. Just guessing. Still guessing but maybe the T&G ceiling is a couple inches thick...then maybe a sheathing layer the the shingles?
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Just a quickie how to video on the basics of "auto rebuild roofs"....https://www.loom.com/share/21b8e84e29774066ae6a29c4db186c60
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Did you need to raise the rafters 11.5"? Not sure if you need/want a roof structure...but, if you edit the roof "surface" and add framing at least you will get a roof system above the beams. Not sure how to deal with the gap that's created at the wall...maybe a P-Solid...or, blocking. I did this all via "auto rebuild roofs" and "auto framing" on...
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First...what is the "problem" Second...please post a plan so we can look at what you are doing. Thanks!
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@stevenyhof - good for you. Yes - split level homes in Chief can make a person crazy. They are complex. And - many of the Chief videos only skim the surface and never seem to dive into potential complexities.
