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Just read this post...and realized the railing had to be specified as "panels". It works...but, its finicky to say the least. Move it in or out just a bit too far and it doesn't follow the stair. I was selecting "solid" (not panels)...needless to say, this is confusing. Solid doesn't follow stairs.
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The stair tool in CA is not very useful...Chief should do a series of videos to show users how to accomplish simple stair task. I think those of us who purchased Chief thought the stair tool would be much more "refined"...alas, it's probably the weakest area in CA. I have attached a simple test plan. I placed a simple rail using "rail follows stair". - Why do the balusters not meet the tread? - The balusters spacing stinks...we need the ability to place a number of balusters per stair tread...and the option to space them. - Also...can someone tell me why at the top of the stairs the newel posts don't connect as they would when you build them in the field? It's clumsy at best... Also, I created a "solid railing"...and selected "rail follows stair". But, this option for this style rail does not seem to work...at least it didn't for me. See attached PIC. Stair Plan.plan
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Thanks Eric...I kept thinking it was an "attic wall"...but, it's really the top of the invisible wall. I'd have never thought of that...thanks again.
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For some reason I cannot get an attic wall to generate above an invisible wall in the attached plan. I did a test using an OOB Chief Template plan...and the attic walls work as advertised. Therefore...it seems I've messed with a setting somewhere in my template plan. Can someone look at the attached test plan and see if you can discern what I've done...thanks in advance. ATTIC WALL MISSING.plan
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Modeling a repeating pattern that conforms to an arc/circle
SNestor replied to Alaskan_Son's topic in Tips & Techniques
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Michael, This line in your post was really the point of my asking the question about how long it took you to model that wagon wheel. I find your generosity to this forum absolutely incredible. Not only do you know the software inside and out...you produce videos that are clear, precise and very easy to follow. Every time I see you've posted a video - I make sure to watch...and I'm always amazed. No way could I ever model something as complex as that wagon wheel...and I was stunned when I saw you had posted the symbol. I knew it had to have taken you an incredible amount of time. When I saw what you had done...my reaction was "why would Michael invest the time to do this?" Hey...I'm happy/thrilled that you do, don't get me wrong. However, I think there are a lot of guys on this forum - like me - just happy when we can get a roof on a plan and it looks the way we intended it to look. Thanks again for all your time and effort in helping us all get better. I can't say enough how grateful I am for you, Scott, Joe, Solver...etc. You all have helped me so much I cannot begin to tell you. Donation on it's way...
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Inquiring minds want to know...just how long did it take for you to model this fixture? i would love a video on how to model the decorative trim at the base of the globes. Incredible.
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Yep...I got it. I created new layer sets for each view. Problem solved. Thanks for helping me out!
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I figured it out... The answer is to create new layer sets that turn on the individual layers as needed. Therefore: - Layer Set #1: Base Plan layers - Layer Set #2: Base Plan layers + Fire Pit layer - Layer Set #3: Base Plan layers + Fire Pit layer + Trellis layer
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Is there a way to send multiple floor plans to a layout page...with different layers turned on for each time the plan is sent to layout? What I have is a design of an outdoor room...option #1 adds a fire pit. Option #2 adds a trellis over the fire pit. I want to send (3) copies of the floor plan to the same layout...that shows the (3) options. But...it's seems when I turn on the different layers...all the plans show the same thing. Am I missing something? Thanks!
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Thanks... no, that isn't a Chief render. Just a pic of a house I found on the web
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What's the best method for created exterior stucco walls that look like the attached. The windows on the first floor are recessed back with arches over. The second floor walls line up with the "thick" walls on the first floor. Do I need to use two distinct walls...butt one to the other. Or could I use a single wall and do something with the window. I've done some experimenting...but, haven't come up with a solution that works. I would think the Chief users in Cali would have wall details like this all the time? Also...what's the best method to create the "lintel" shown on the elevation. A moulding polyline maybe? Thanks...
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Thanks Glenn! I wouldn't have ever thought to consider that the floor elevation was the cause.
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Both plans created in X9. Walls are exact in both plans. I did change the depth of the "opening no mat"...had no effect. Weird...just weird.
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Another excellent video Michael!
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Sorry Mick...I don't think that's the issue. I exported the wall definition from the simple deck plan, where the line does not appear...then imported into my more complete railing plan. Both plans are using the exact wall definition. The "opening no material" layer is placed at the top of the main layer in both plans. So...the issue doesn't seem to be the wall def...it's something else. Thanks for taking the time to even look at this...it's not the end of the world really...but, it's crap like this that can make a guy spend an hour trying to fix it...instead of just moving on and living with it. Just makes me crazy... Here is the wall def:
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Attached are plans...both using same wall def. Appearance is different. I'm wondering if it's a bug...or, if it's a layer issue? So weird... Here are pics of both decks using same wall type/definition... Here are both plan files... No inner line on this deck rail...DECK RAIL PLAN 3.plan Inner line does appears on this deck rail...Simple Deck with Railing - Wall Line Shows.plan
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Well...maybe that's all it is. I'll check this out and report back.
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This is why I get confused...is it me or is it a bug in CA? Errr....stuff like this just costs time/money to correct...or, you just accept it and go on. Attached is a simple plan that I created by selecting "new plan"...which is created using my "base template plan". I drew the 4 exterior walls...then I drew the deck rails...which I have defined in my base template plan. As you can see...the deck rail appears just like I would want it to. No inside line. So...why? Why is this wall type working in this plan...but not in the plan previously posted. Thanks again to all that posted help...but, something is still goofy. I'm sure it's a user error issue... Here is the new plan...simple deck DECK RAIL PLAN 2.plan Here is a plan view pic...
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Eric - Thanks for your help. I'm wondering what the "invisible wall" is accomplishing? Is it just defining the edge of the deck? This got me wondering...what is it that defines the edge of the deck? Is it the rail wall...or if there isn't a railing then is it the deck layer that defines the edge of the deck?
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Taking the advice I learned on this site...I created a deck railing wall definition which adds a layer to the inside of the deck rail using "opening no material". This "trick" does offset the deck rail...moving the entire rail, posts and rail together toward the inside of the deck so that the newels don't right on the edge of the deck. It just looks more realistic. However...this also increases the overall wall width...and "sometimes" I end up with a wall line on the inside. I don't want this wall line to appear....and on some plans it doesn't. Is there a way to turn off the wall lines? I thought it might be a layer setting...but, after some trial and error...I don't think it is. Any help and/or better ideas would be appreciated. Here is a plan view of the deck... Here is the wall definition... Here's the plan... Simple Deck with Railing - Wall Line Shows.plan
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Eric, Thanks for the info...and the compliments. The elevation isn't quite done...that's why the garage gable elevation isn't the same. Speaking of the gable end brick detail...the pitched brick solider is a molding I made - attached to a 3D molding polyline. It was difficult to get the brick to butt close to the frieze but not over the top of it...and still keep the overall detail aligned with the ridge. Do you have any tips to make this process a bit easier? Could this same detail be made using a material region? Maybe I should have drawn lines in a CAD DETAIL view....then copied and pasted to elevation view...then converted to a 3D molding polyline? The flashing is just a 1/8" thick P-Solid...painted black. It might end being a "bronze"...or gray. I just chose black. The one problem with the flashing is that in vector view...it's hollow. No fill. Which...isn't good. Looks good in standard view....but, I will have to hatch or something in vector. Any suggestions would be appreciated. So...I gather using P-Solids and the like for all the details is the best/simplest way to go. It's time consuming...and, if the plan changes it's a lot of re-work. So...in the future I think I will wait until the plan is 100% approved before applying this level of detail. Thanks!
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I'm just wondering if how I'm going about something is really the fastest and simplest method. See attached elevation. All the arches and brick details I created in a CAD DETAIL FROM VIEW. I created polylines in the detail view, copied to my elevation view, then converted to either a material region or a P-Solid. Colored them as needed to look like brick or mortar. Even the step flashing shown is made from P-Solids. It's all a bit time consuming...just wondering if there isn't a faster/better method? Thanks!
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Joey...wondering why you would take the time to send a live detail of a standard foundation section instead of using a detail from a detail plan? I realize you have saved the details for similar sections in your library....wondering if this include the text at the proper scale? It seems to me that unless the foundation is something A-typical...you could just use a standard detail already created and to scale? Same for wall sections... I ask...because I'm sure you have given this a lot of thought...and you've come to the conclusion that this is the best method. I think we can all learn from your process...so, hopefully you will provide us all some insight. Thanks!
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Well said... In Indy...everyone wants their home to look like their neighbors home.
