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It looks like the general consensus here is that X11 is a great upgrade and no reason to wait for the final release to come out? Do we know when the final version is supposed to be released? If I do download the beta version can I assume the following: -The download -install- library migration process will be as it always has with previous final release upgrades? -There will be an update from the beta version with the final release? -All projects started in the beta version will transfer into the final version. Just want to make sure I understand the process- have not installed a beta version before.

Great suggestion Michael- always drove me nuts when hanging floor framing inside foundation and stone veneer wall acted that way. Much appreciated.

thanks Guys- I will try a search for that bug or foundation issue and see what I come up with

Also would be curious to know why I am getting this void between stemwall and stone above

Plan file attached- This is a slightly newer version with a revised entry design but similar issue exists on both sides. It may be that I have some small discrepancies in the rail heights or wall caps? ANDY_B_3RD_IDEA.-11.plan

I am happy to post the plan but I was hoping a quick screen shot would generate an easy solution. When I try and marry the courtyard wall to the corner of the building at the pony walls I am getting the issue shown. Anyone run into this before?

Really like many of the new features- barns doors-glass walls and shower doors - etc.... One productivity item I did not see was my suggestion to have temp dimensions locate dimension strings for quick offset adjustment from objects and each other. I had posted it in the suggestions forum and it has quite a backing- surprised it didn't take hold. Oh well- maybe X12

Great suggestion- I actually drew new planes over the existing and then deleted it- that would have save some time.

Seems like I have doe this before - but probably by happenstance. Is there a way to make a complete break in a roof plane so as to separate one plane into 2. I have a dormer situation that I need to basically create 2 individual roof planes on either side of. I have it all built and the remaining roof edge along the bottom is creating some modeling issues. Much Thanks.

On a construction and design note I would consider returning the brick upper around the corner a bit or adding a some sort of a heavy corner board detail. In my experience the exposed joint from lap siding to brick at that location can be a water infiltration issue- and if it gets behind there and freezes -POP goes the masonry. Just a thought

One additional note- I created an individual HD (Holdown) layer for text - cad and callouts. This allows me to add lateral engineering notations - symbols - etc..... on any given floor and then copy and paste in position to floors below to trace those load paths from roof to foundation. It displays similar to Perry's and is quick to add to each required plan view.

Rooms- interior or standard area checked on in active layerset?

Are you sending standard plan and elevation views to layout? What is the size of the PDF if you print the Layout template only? Do you have any PDF files imported to layout or the plan that are printing as well? Those have a tendency to be cumbersome. Definitely something odd there- my PDF's are generally around 4-8MB - even when fairly complex as far as my wok is concerned.

Based on the 2x10 ceiling/ floor framing I can see some fairly serious issues headed your way. The way I would frame this you would need at least 5" or so from the top of the framing member to the top of finished decking as measured at the door threshold. (See attached pics of a simple covered living area with deck- sorry I don't have and better pics of the actual assembly as described below.) Joists should be slope ripped and covered with pt plywood and TPO membrane- water will run along this surface toward drainage scuppers or gutters. Slope of the above should be approx. 1/8" per ft. TPO should be run up the wall surface 12-18" or so. Then sleepers would be installed over the top of this assembly that finish decking can be fastened to. These sleepers can be ripped to counter the slope of the plywood surface below. Glued down to TPO only- no penetrations. Keep in mind that the ceiling assembly from below is now a roof and must be insulated as such- this may require closed cell foam or similar to achieve the require R-value depending on your area.

You mean there is a program that spits out the cut length of all members for roof and rake wall framing? Man- I wasted a whole lot of years teaching those kids under me how to first use a full length rafter bible and the a construction master calculator in the field.

Thanks Michael- I would be interested in that.

Perfect- Thank you very much

Unfortunately- an I know this is probably blasphemy around here- I don't use Sketchup.

Thanks Guys- If the individual washers turn out to be resizable as most other symbols are then the larger one would probably be fine. Just curious is there a way to group or multiple select view surfaces? Looking for faster way to accomplish what Graham suggested.

I downloaded a SKP file of some bridge washers I am needing but do not need all of them in one symbol. See attached Is there a way to separate them so I can place the one I need I my plan? Much thanks bridge+washer.skp

Gas ISO required for residential?

Must have been- I will post there.

I mentioned this earlier but thought I would throw it out again in hopes that it might catch on for X11. It would be very handy of we had the option to have temp dimensions locate dimension strings so they could be easily set and adjusted off of walls or similar. BTW- looked for suggestions forum but no longer I guess- hope this finds it's way to the powers that be.

No love eh???? Maybe direct to tech support on this one.

I have created a lateral and HD anno set that is linked to same layer set and associated layers. After I layout all of my HDs and associated text on the floor plan then i just go to all off layer- turn on text HD and callouts HD- select and copy- move down floof level- paste hold position- make a few adjutments and done. Repeat as needed for floor levels or views. FYI- this method works well for chasing point loads down from roof to foundation.