SNestor

Screen clip...modified foundation wall with studs/drywall and airspace.  As you can see there is a small gap under the stud wall..but, at least the studs are not extending down to the footing. 

50 minutes ago, robdyck said:

That's right Steve. To avoid the Room that DOES get created there, I'll take a short wall segment, usually in the mechanical room, and give it No Room Definition. I just don't like how the furred walls behave in a few other ways, mostly all the short invisible walls that Chief dimensions to the center. And there are some things I DO like about how they behave. A furred wall allows a basement window to be called out in the correct room, for example. 

So when I say I never use them, I should clarify that I almost never use them, and its because the benefits of one method trump the benefits of another method for my typical finished plan set.

If I need the benefits of using the furred wall in a plan set, then of course, they make the cut.

 

Exactly...

@Kbird1 - Mick (and Chief) suggest creating a foundation wall that includes the airspace/stud/drywall etc.  I thought in the past that when you did this the stud wall would actually extend down to the footing...which would not be good.  However, just doing a quick test it looks like the stud wall will stop at the floor.  So...maybe this is the way to go.  

5 hours ago, robdyck said:

Yes, but I don't use furred walls for those. I have a separate wall type for the insulation wall and I draw it inside the foundation, then butt it up against the fdn wall. I never ever use a furred wall.

It does not do goofy things with the area calculator, it just doesn't do what you'd like with the area calculator. Read up on how the area is calculated and you'll see it is behaving as it should.

Rob - I think the reason for "furred" wall types is that it eliminates a room behind the wall.  I think...
 

You can assign any wall type as "furred"...I also have a unique wall type for these situations...but, you can use a standard interior-4 as a furred wall if you choose. 

I've attached a couple of screen shots from the X12 Manual on furred walls. 

It's tricky that's for sure.  Sometimes I just don't select furred...and things fix themselves. 

Below are pics showing how things change depending on wall types...

5 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

I'm sure there's an easy answer I'm missing...  I've put text on my framing plan on a separate layer called "framing text", so it doesn't show in the default floor plan.  However, I cannot get the text arrow to default to that "framing text" layer, it wants to stay on the "text" layer.  There does not seem to be a way to set the default layer for the text arrow, and even though my text is set on the "text framing" layer, the arrow is still on the "text" layer.  The same is true for text leader lines.  How do I get my arrows and leader lines to default to my "framing text" layer?  Thanks!!

You need to change the "text" layer in your annotation set...or default set.  My example below is using a saved plan view...but, the defaults are tied to the annotation set listed at the top.  So...modify the layer that "text" is placed on.  (not Rich Text).

I’ve done a few videos on dormers - check out my YouTube page. 
 

12 hours ago, tcbpremier said:

Hmm i check everything out but i cant seem to get it right. I'll take another crack at it and watch a few more tutorials.

18th st floorplan.plan

Made you a quick video...hope it helps.  

Real quick how to video....
 

If you post your plan you will get the answer you need.  

Style Pallets work well - not sure it’s always the way to go.  I made this video on SP...

You should be able to move the windows into position just by adjusting the height...see the attached pics.  I create a quick 2-story plan.  Made the 2nd floor open below.  Placed a group of windows on the first floor....copied them...placed the same group up on the second floor.  Then...opened the DBX and adjusted the height of both groups until I had just a little gap between each.  I could have made them touch if I wanted to...

1 hour ago, amddrafting said:

I have this situation where I have a 2 story venue with a curtain wall system at the end of the wall.  I can't seem to get the walls to not build over the 2nd row of my windows.  Bottom two rows are on the first floor and the 3 top rows are on the 2nd floor.  Any ideas what can be done to get this to build right?  I tried moving them all to a single floor and it didn't make a difference.  Any thoughts on how to model this accurately?

You need to post an example plan if possible.  That said, you might try balloon framing the wall and then adjust the height/placement of each window group.  Either raise the lower window group up to meet the upper group...or lower the upper group to meet the lower group.  Or change the size/height of either.  

But...just guessing without a plan.  

2 hours ago, LevisL said:

If you send your view to layout using plot lines with color fill, there's another trick you can use. Use the 'Delete Surface' tool in your vector view to delete the screens/glass panels. When you send it to layout, the color fill will remain even though the surface has been deleted. I think it's a bug, but I use it to my advantage!

 

 

Excellent Tip/Trick...whatever works to get the job done!  Thanks!

3 hours ago, DianeP said:

I am using rails with panels with the panels going up to the beam.  Steve Nester did it in his video.  I don't see a way to turn off the panel layer on railings.

 

You cannot turn of the "panel" layer as it is part of the railing "WALL" layer.  You could change the screen material to glass...but even then in Vector View it will not be transparent. 

Even painting the screen "open no material" you won't see through the material in Vector View. 

I made this “balcony” video recently...it’s doesn’t directly answer your issues but you might pick up a tip or two...

Just post your plan and one of the many experts here on the forum will help you.  

On 5/5/2020 at 10:56 AM, StockmanBuilders said:

Thanks you guys. I have made the cheek wall its own wall, breaking it from the knee wall to augment its shape. I'll watch the video, Michael Gia. 

Robdyck, it won't allow me to attached the file as it's larger than 25MB. 

 

But here's an image file. 

I did this video on dormers a while ago but it might help you...dormers can be tricky.  

 

19 hours ago, LeRoyWells said:

 Is it possible to have CA build the foundation wall along with the footer when you go to build foundation walls

 

Thank you

 

LeRoy

Test Porch.plan

Open the dialogue box for each railing wall...go to the structure tab...at the bottom of this tab make sure you check "Bearing Wall" and "Create Wall/Footing Below".  Then build your foundation...the software will create a foundation wall and footing under the railing walls.  

If you always want a foundation under your railing walls...which is probably unlikely...you should open defaults, go to "walls" and open "railing walls"...and check these boxes.  This way each time you draw a railing wall you will always get a foundation. I would suggest you don't do change the default...more than likely you will only need a foundation wall under your railings occasionally.

13 hours ago, joey_martin said:

Not for everyone. I, for one, can make that beam in about 2 minutes in CA, 2 days in Sketchup...if I'm lucky..

I’m with Joey...2 min to make in Chief.  

See attached...not sure I'm doing what you want but the doors shown are 96" tall...your symbol was 80".  (4) different stretch zone scenarios...

I actually don't think you need a vertical stretch zone...or, just one in the upper tall panel.  I would think the "lock rail" would not move?  Just guessing...

12 minutes ago, robdyck said:

@SNestor

It usually means that note is in 2 schedules, however, I just ran into the same problem and I know for a fact, I only had one. I think there's a bug when more than one note schedule for different types of notes are being used. 

That was it...I had placed two schedule.  Thanks @robdyck

7 minutes ago, robdyck said:

@SNestor

It usually means that note is in 2 schedules, however, I just ran into the same problem and I know for a fact, I only had one. I think there's a bug when more than one note schedule for different types of notes are being used. 

I'm working on a new template...so, possibly I am sharing the same note schedule. I'll check that...thank you!

Can someone either point me to the answer in the manual...or tell me why my NOTES callout has two numbers.  See attached picture.  I'm sure it's something simple...but, I give up.

27 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

Please do, I like Steve's videos, pleasant speaking voice...his wall fill however, gives me an aneurysm, haha. Maybe when I am "Over 60"

Thanks...yea, over 60 has some advantages...but they are few...and some disappear with each additional year.  Arggggg....

I'm ok without a fill...or a light fill on the final set...but, during design I like to color-code my walls so I can see at a glance what I'm doing.  Just a preference...to each his own. Chief let's each user to choose their personal style.  

2 minutes ago, GinaMc said:

LOL, Steve! I would be embarrassed if I weren't so grateful! Ha! Oh wow, yeah...I had some serious issues.

 

I did take this opportunity to upgrade to 12, BTW.

 

I really, really appreciate everyone's help! My goal is to go front-back on the online training videos, but right now I'm just trying to get out projects...cobbled together as they are.

 

Thanks, CA community! <3

Glad to help...and yes, Chief Talk and the experts on this Forum is how I learned.  Hope you subscribe to my channel...lots of videos.