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4 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said:

Very easy to accomplish by auto building the lower tier, exploding it and deleting the center ceiling section, and then auto building the upper tier.  

Yep...another "genius" suggestion Michael.  And, it works...sort of.  

See the section below...the lower ceiling loses the top surface...which is easy enough to fix. I'd probable use Ben's suggestion and just attach a molding to the lower ceiling to create the "recessed" look.

Well...I've discovered that once you create a "tray ceiling"...you select the line of the tray ceiling and this action then gives you the "nested tray ceiling icon" on the bottom toolbar.

But creating a two stepped tray ceiling as per my example B above I don't believe is possible....maybe someone can enlighten me.

Thanks!

OK...I've been messing around with the "Tray Ceiling" tool in X12.  Cannot for the life of me figure out how to create a "nested" tray ceiling.  In the help file it shows to unique icons...one for a "tray"...and one for a "nested tray".  I cannot find where this "nested" tray menu or icon exists.  

Is the nested ceiling shown below in Example B possible with the Nested Tray Ceiling tool?  Thanks!

47 minutes ago, wjmdes said:

Thank you Steve!  You have confirmed that I am in fact doing exactly what you are.  Next week I will be working on a few older jobs and I will try to pay more attention.

 

I am curious if it makes a difference as to what you import first, Default Sets or Layer Sets.

 

I also had an issue yesterday when recreating some of my commercial default sets (because you cannot import just one default set) that it took it a while to propagate and show up in the drop-down list or in the project browser area.  I created it in Default Sets Dialog Box and then went to create my Saved Plan View and it was not in the Drop Down, not sure what went on, but it eventually showed up.  I  have to create 3 or 4 more defaults sets and then these will all be on my template (rather than scattered between several different plan files) and I will try and document exactly what I did.

Bill...I was thinking last night that one difference between what I did and what you stated in your original post was that you had opened and "older" plan...and things did not work.  In my example video I was using a new plan created in X12...and then imported my default sets, layer sets and saved plan views into the new X12 plan. 

That might make a difference....not sure really.  

On 1/21/2020 at 7:35 AM, wjmdes said:

Curious if I am missing something or if this is correct in using the "New Default Sets" that have replaced annosets.

 

No matter what I select under the drop down, it always says "Active Defaults" under Default Set. The name of my Default Set (old anno) will not display. I think I have to open the Saved Plan View Specification to verify what the specific individual Selected Defaults are.

 

Has anyone messed with his enough to clarify this so I know how to address moving forward?

 

Bill...did a video for you.  Not sure I covered exactly what you are having difficulty with.  If not...maybe you can expound a bit.  Hope it helps...

19 minutes ago, BenPalmer said:

 

Bill, I can confirm that is when I get the same behavior:  when importing default sets.

I'm just guessing...but, if you import an annoset, you may have to go to your plan views and make sure the specific "anno/default" set is specified in the plan view dialog.  See picture below.  Changing plan views changes my anno/default sets...unless I have a plan view that does not have a specific anno/default set specified (which I don't).  

3 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

For anyone finding this thread and looking for training.

May want to check out Dan Baumann's program at https://www.chiefexpertsacademy.com/ he's an incredibly kind and warm person who has coached in this software for a couple of decades and is reasonably priced. I haven't taken the program but was invited to hang out with his family and constituents and can't say enough great things about him.

May also want to check out @DMDesigns website for training and @SNestor's or @dshall's YouTube channel.

@Alaskan_Son offers training in Macro creation, time available, @Joe_Carrick may offer training as well, not sure.

May want to sit in on @MarkMc's cabinet hacking webinar next week. 

Lastly, I would say to direct questions @solver for roof related questions(or any questions) as he is the best and most available at auto generating complicated roofs in my opinion.

You can click on any of these tags that I've so annoyingly placed for these users and follow them.(sorry fellas, get back to work!,ha)

Cheers!

All great suggestions.  Thanks Rene!

1 hour ago, ChiefUserJoe2020 said:

1) Framing for basement walls above concrete pony walls is not visible in the Orthographic Framing Overview. 2) When I add framing for the ceiling of the basement it shows above the roof of the room above the basement.  Can someone help with these problems?

If you turn off the "walls, foundation" layer in the "3D framing layer set"...you will see the framing.  Of course you lose the foundation wall.  Maybe someone can chime in with a better solution.

 

21 hours ago, BenjaminZ said:

That roof is the original roof from the plan I am working on.  I did not adjust anything because I wanted to provide the untouched version and the part that I am trying to recreate should look exactly as the gable/dormer with the single window in looks in your render.  I have attached the job file with the roof redone, but I do not know how to go about creating that dormer/gable which I need to center over the front door.  

Sanibel_Hips.zip

I did a video...did things a bit different from Eric to get to the same result.  Maybe you will pick up a few ideas.  Hope it helps.
 

25 minutes ago, kwhitt said:

I'm building my own cabinet door/drawer front library.  This library includes wainscoting that has four or more raised panels.  I want the raised panel areas to be the only ones to resize when I stretch.  There appears to be a limit of three stretch planes.  Is there a workaround for this other than piecing my wainscoting?  Much thanks, Kevin

Joe Carrick posted this method on Chief Talk....here is a link to the post; 

On 11/3/2017 at 4:02 PM, cjanderson66 said:

I am trying to do some interior elevations and I have a room with a vaulted ceiling.  When I do a wall elevation it is only giving me the lower half of the room and not including any of the vaulted portion.  Am I doing something wrong or does Chief not acknowledge the upper portion for wall elevations?

Well...I think you can get it to work.  Not sure if this process creates other problems...but, give it a try and see what you think.

OK...so the one caveat is that this method changes the ceiling height of the room...so, may not be a good solution. 

Step 1: Take a "Wall Elevation" Cameral view

Step 2: Click on the Wall

Step 3: Hit "TAB"...the selection nodes change to "small nodes"

Step 4: Drag this camera view "box" upward to reveal the entire wall. 

See pics below;

Step 1:   

Step 2:

Step 3: 

Step 4: 

I have a MAC...I’ve never had to do what you describe.  Weird.  

For anyone wondering...pics below are from the help file.  

5 minutes ago, Dermot said:

Have you tried the Help button?

Yea...just did.  I know...should have done before posting.  

So...the the software looks at all the images in the schedule and adjusts each to a "relative" size.  Do I have this correct?  

34 minutes ago, Dermot said:

The 3D Elevation image is generated by the program using the same code we use to generate normal elevation views.

 

You can control the size by adjusting the column width.  You may also want to rename the column if you are trying to make them smaller.

 

You can also affect the size of the images by changing the scale options in the schedule dialog.

 

 

 

If you click "Scale Images"...what scale is the program using?  Is this something defined by the user?  

Is there a way to control the size of the 2D object in any Schedule?  Where does chief pull this picture from exactly? 

The screen clip below comes from one of Chief's Sample Gallery plans...the Bachelor Plan.

On 1/29/2020 at 9:54 PM, paccoastJeff said:

I am currently trying out the trial version of X11.  We currently own Softplan, and I have to say I like CA  better so far.  I had a question about changing defaults for dimensioning that didn't seem to be working like I thought the documentation said it should.  I sent an email inquiry and received a pretty fast reply with a screen shot showing precisely what I was doing wrong.  That was impressive.

 

With the SSA, is support like that part of the package?  Reading the description online it sounds more like it's aimed at installation and error message problems, so I'm seeking clarification on if it also includes technical/operational questions?  The documentation seems thorough and well organized, but I know with relatively complex software with multiple options there will likely be questions from time to time.  Having access to technical support with the SSA package would be a big selling point for me.  

 

I'm taking part in the online demonstration on Friday, and looking forward to it.  

I have a YouTube page (see link in my signature)...and some other Chief Experts have created YouTube pages/videos.  You might watch some of these to get a feel for Chief.  DSHall has posted hundreds of videos on YT.  
 

Chief is  an incredible program...you will not be disappointed.  

8 hours ago, sunsen said:

Hello everyone,

 

I'm attempting to create a symbol from a molding polyline. I open a new plan, draw a rectangle, convert it to a molding polyline, take a full camera view, convert that to a symbol via the tool menu, store it in the library then attempt to use it. The problem arises when I store it in the library browser. The symbol doesn't look like the 3D object I took the camera view of. Instead, it appears as four of them joined together in a chain, which makes it fairly useless in the drawing I'm attempting to make. Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?

 

Thanks,

 

Tom

You are skipping an important step.  After saving the molding to your library you need to use either a molding line or molding poly line tool...open the dialogue box for the molding line and on the “moldings” tab...add the molding you just created (it’s in your library) to the molding line.  
 

then take a camera view...from this view you can then create a symbol.  

2 hours ago, solver said:

And experiment with placing a doorway in the railing. Sometimes it's the simplest way.

actually, Eric is right.  Just place a doorway into the railing wall and size it how you need to space the posts.  3-4 clicks and - DONE. 

2 minutes ago, ChiefUserBigRob said:

when i mess with the center railing and increase the spacing or set post size to zero it reconnects the whole railing. i will keep trying

After you break the railing...select the center section and reverse it.  This will keep it from re-joining the other rails.  You could also just change its “wall type” and that would also keep it from re-joining.  

Quick video showing how you can simply use moldings to create a custom Range Hood.  Experienced users can pass on this...but, if you don't realize how moldings can be used to create just about any "shape"...then this video is for you.  Hope it helps!
 

Just create new “room” types.  Such as: Kitchen-1, Kitchen-2, Kitchen-3...

assign different molding and flooring in each type...then just rename the room to switch styles.  
 

ooops...I didn’t see you wanted to change layouts.  My solution won’t help you.  
 

You could use “plan views” and draw the plan variations off to the side of your main plan...that’s all I can think of at the moment.  

On 12/21/2019 at 9:24 AM, WoodlandDesign said:

Great video on lintels Steve.  Easy to follow the steps with your clear demonstration and instruction.  I have struggled with these in the past and didn't know what I was doing incorrectly until now.

 

Thanks for sharing this information!

 

-DG

Thanks!  

1 hour ago, Christina_Girerd said:

I'm using a shelf ceiling for the first time in a garage/ADU conversion loft and I was surprised at how it shows the edge.  Anyone have any suggestions for a good way to close off the edge?  Thanks.

Make sure “invisible walls” layer is turned on in your elevation view layerset.  

Thanks!