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Glad I could help.

Agree with Gene - might want to slip the tile block next time

Check to see that you are sending to layout as plot lines. Good looking plan btw.

Just curious, how do you propose that it would actually be built in the real world. 1/16" walls don't hold together very well. It seems that the walls would need to be a minimum of 2x4 for proper corner nailing. Same with the sill plates so they could be nailed to roof blocking below. I would probably sheath the inside of the framing and paint it black prior to installing the windows. This hides the framing members from view when the sun shines through and will give lateral support.

Sorry if I'm not fully getting this but can't you just take the camera view from 90 degrees off the plan?

Well said Ridge- Welcome Rob- good to have some more field construction experience to draw on here. The pictures of the existing structure you posted were very helpful in clarifying what you were after.s Great vid Scott- looks like Rob can get what he wants and just keep "corner post " checked in the framing DBX

Eric's way certainly seems to be the better method. I'll give it a shot on my next one.

Poly-line solids are a geometric shape that have depth in the X,Y and Z axis. An incredibly valuable tool as you develop your CA use. You can use multiple pline solids to create symbols or add to existing ones. Unique symbol creation or customizing existing arch-blocks is a real strength of CA IMO. Look into the training videos or do a search.

In the past I have exploded the dormer and then put the components on a new layer, then turn that layer off in plan view.

May have to use pline solids and create a symbol. Not wanting to jump too far ahead but before I spent a ton of time trying to create it in CA I would find out how much it is goung to cost to build. From engineering the wall to manufacturing that unit it looks like a pretty spend proposition to me.

Excellent work Graham. That's the kind of stuff that sells!

Yah, That can be the danger of getting too involved. Fortunately I have not run into very much of that. Most of my clients are wanting to get their projects started and move along quickly with the bigger decisions and don't get wrapped up in the little things.

Makes sense to me Lew. I use interior renderings to sell or get sign off on kitchen remodels and the like. Really helps with eliminating any miscommunication . The attached was a sign off for a Jen-aire kitchen that we did for a regional appliance retailer. Sold that and 4 more kitchenette remodels for additional manufacturers.

Not at my computer right now to look at the file but I would suspect that you are missing something in the steps of the import process. When you import are you selecting terrain perimeter for the boundary line layer and elevation data for the contour lines? In regards to not getting the boundary lines to join that sounds like an issue with cad or snap behavior settings.

In genreal I use Jon's philosophy. I base my fees on the needs of the client. Also agree with Lew in that most clients, especially experienced builders, only want the necessary cd's to get through get through the permitting process. I would be interested to hear from CA userst that sell more detailed views and for what purpose.

Not to get off topic but is there a way to auto back up user libraries or do they have to be manually exported on a regular basis to ensure a reliable source in case of an issue in CA.

I was just curious to know how detailed most CA users really get. Not regarding construction documents but in creating the 3d model. I see posts that dive into very accurate or specific furniture models or custom textures and am assuming that these users are taking the model to a very detailed level. Is this for: -Client preentation and promotion -Actual client sign off on specific materials of items to be included in the project -Just enjoy working with the program and the creative benefits -Other? This may have been addressed before or may make a good poll question. Either way, just curious.

Lintels have always created issues first me especially when mulling units together. I often get flying trim way out in space. I have just taken to leaving the Lintel unchecked and adding one using a pline solid.

For something like this I generally use pline solids and create a symbol in a separate plan. Then I can always go back and modify that plan as any jobs dictates. Export that symbol as well and keep adding to library. I suppose you could create a very narrow wall type so that you could add custom windows and use corner boards and trim but then you are dealing with another floor level.

Brownie point for Joe

Like it- Then maybe they could be included in a schedule to show the calculations and sent to layout.

Agreed with most of what has been said- mainly too many variables between jurisdictions. We have FAR and lot coverage both. The areas to be included in each are somewhat similar but there are differences. FAR takes in all living space on all floors above grade and a certain amount of garage space based on the size of the lot. Lot coverage takes in the overall building footprint including covered decks and porches. Then impervious area calcs must be provided for runoff containment.

Love the room divider idea!

Perry is right on the paper margins- Go into drawing sheet set up and adjust.

The column you are adding from the library does not have a "framing" face to locate. It is more than likely a symbol and can only locate the outside surface. As for the railing - the rail generally only has two layers to recognize- the outer and inner. Not like a framed wall structure with a true framing layer. If you want to dimension to face of framing you will need to either add cad line or points of dimension to actual deck framing on the framing plan.