Ange822

Okay sorry I thought it was concrete. So yes you should do the 2x8 construction / decking.

2 minutes ago, Evolution said:

Angela, that does look better than what I've be able to do so far. Not sure how you got it to this point, I can't open the file, as I am running X12 not worth the cost to upgrade, but thanks!

Sorry I didn't realize it was X12. 

First thing I did was make sure the heights are matching for the Porch / Open to Below, as well as the floor finish / structure. 

Uncheck Sil Plate in the railing specifications. 

Continue the railing across the stairway, but "break" into a separate section.

Then the separate section over the stairway would just be the Beam. No Railing. 

I drew foundation walls below.  As mentioned made the stair tread # reduced, and changed it to concrete.

I could be wrong but I don't think there is a cost to upgrade to the new Chief? I think the monthly / yearly subscription covers all of them? Could be wrong. 

Hi Bob, I tried to fix it as best as I could. Only the front beam won't connect there is a small space you may need a polyline solid to fill it in. 

It seemed like you had too many steps so I made it the minimum number just over 7" riser height.  New file attached, hope it helps!

NEW FRONT PORCH ADDITION 1256 BLOOMERY ROAD - New.zip

22 hours ago, SusanC said:

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Hi Susan - the link is not working FYI

3 hours ago, DBCooper said:

Are your doors actually low enough to make a cutout in the foundation walls?  If they are, then you should probably post your plan.

 

 

Thank you @DBCooper That worked!

Thanks for your help too @tundra_dweller!

4 minutes ago, tundra_dweller said:

Maybe you are looking to turn on the "Opening Header Lines" layer in you reference view?

I wondered if it was a layer, I tried that and it didn't do anything  

Hi there,

I would like to show a dashed line where the man door / overhead door openings are in the foundation plan.

It used to default when I used X15 but since using X16 I can't seem to figure out how to show it.

Thanks in advanced!

Ange

2 hours ago, tundra_dweller said:

@Ange822 If you go to the "Foundation" tab in your wall specs you should be able to hit the "Center Footing on Main Layer" box to get what your after.

 

Amazing thank you!!

Hi there,

How can I move the footing dashed line so it is centered on the foundation concrete only, and not centered on the entire wall depth including the framed wall.

Thank you in advanced!

On 5/9/2025 at 12:40 PM, Doug_N said:

Hi Angela, 

 

Perhaps post the plan file on the forum.  I would like to see what is happening there as well.  It is not clear, at least to me what you are trying to do, so maybe a bit more description.  

 

Now for something else, are you currently a BCIN designer?  

Hi @Doug_N, Rob was able to help me I had emailed him my plan.

My apologies for the late response I was on holidays with no service.

I do not currently have my BCIN # (only legal), but have been studying and am writing the Small Buildings next week.

thanks,

Angela

4 hours ago, robdyck said:

Hi Angela, I'd suggest trying a material region first. If you send me your plan file, I'll take a look and proposed the best solution I can come up with!

Thanks Rob - I just emailed you the file! I appreciate you taking a look at it!

Hi there, I am having issues with walls intersecting. Specifically I would like the the plywood / siding to be dragged back. Every time I seem to drag the layers back, it seems to just go back to where it was? Not sure what I'm doing wrong here. I have attached some images and also took a screen video. Thank you very much in advance! 

@Doug_N @GeneDavis @Alaskan_Son

Thank you all for the recommendations. I ended up creating a door symbol which worked great!

Symbol attached for anyone to use;

Door Slab - Custom 6 Flat Panels.calibz

Hi there,

Is there a way to have the door slab material align so the horizontal joints line up from the front of the door / side?

Shown in the 3D view when the door is open.

Maybe a solution would be to create a door symbol using polylines so it isn't a Ship Lap Material?

Wasn't sure if there was an easy fix just using the material on a Slab Door.

Thanks in advanced!

On 3/11/2025 at 4:38 PM, robdyck said:

Hi Ange, you could try copying that shadow board and set it to 1/16" thickness, Eaves Only, set it to an invisible material.

Thanks Rob, this worked out perfectly! I just made a material that was 100% translucent!

On 3/11/2025 at 4:31 PM, ericepv said:

Open the DBX for the roof panel and go to the 'Options' tab. There you can specify either Square or Plumb Eaves.

 

 

Thank you for the recommendation, I already have "plumb" checked off in the "options" tab.  

Hi there - I'm wondering if there is a way to have the top fascia piece cut horizontally so it doesn't extend past the bottom fascia.

I have played around with the different depth / options but think I am missing something.

Thanks in advanced!

That worked thank you very much @Alaskan_Son! 

Hello!

Is there a way to have invisible walls for a deck / not have a drywall finish show on the deck face board?

I have been having this issue for a while, to fix it i just manually drag the wall up above the decking and it disappears, but wondered if there was a setting in the wall or deck that I'm missing that could make this easier. I seem to have this issue when drawing invisible walls around a stairway for a deck as well. 

Thanks in advance!

1 minute ago, Kbird1 said:

You should be able to block them together (architectural block) , you can also turn it into a symbol if it's a combo you use regularly and add it to you user Library, the A.Block can also be added to your User Library too actually with the advantage of the faucet remaining changable if needed.

 

M.

Okay great thanks! I have blocked them before but wondered if there was another way  

Hi there - I am wondering if there is a way to place a faucet into a base cabinet and have it "snap" or move with the cabinet when it's moved. (Similar to when a sink is inserted). I played around with the "options" tab within the fixture but nothing has made it "snap" to the cabinet.  

Since I started using chief I have just been selecting the cabinet + the faucet and moving it together, but I just wondered if there was an easier way as I would like to share some vanities with some colleagues. 

Thanks in advanced!  

On 2/12/2025 at 7:12 PM, DBCooper said:

 

In theory, that should work.  Might be a problem with not setting it for the right room(s) or you set it for a floor but you are seeing a ceiling (or vice versa).  I would usually set this up in my floor/ceiling defaults and then make sure all my rooms are set to "use default".  If that doesn't help, you should post your plan and someone can look into it more.

 

Okay great I finally got it to work! I used the default floor structure / re-built the framing. I really don't have much knowledge with the 3D automatic framing but would like to get a better understanding.

On 2/13/2025 at 11:38 AM, robdyck said:

If you are changing this on a per room basis instead of for the entire floor, then you will also need to move the framing to the next group.

Hi Rob - I did try changing the group, but again don't have much knowledge here, I tried just doing #2? Maybe this also contributed to it working?

Thank you everyone for your help!

7 hours ago, MPDesign said:

Have you created the floor framing? Your 3rd picture shows that they don't exist yet. No red plus in the used column. 

Thank you I had not! I don't typically use the framing functions but would like to start. I have specified "Lumber" as the type of floor joist, and it keeps showing as "I-Joist". Any ideas on why this is? I have tried "re-build framing" function. 

4 hours ago, robdyck said:

This seems like it would more likely be caused not having any deck framing, but not because of removing the ceiling in a basement room.

Thanks Rob that did the trick!  I have issues with the deck framing disappearing quite often. Not sure if this is a common pain point, I have tried looking up in forums and would like to start a new topic at some point.

I tried to remove the ceiling layer - but unfortunately the floor joists from above aren't showing. Also now have a blank area where the rim joist / floor joists would be at the sundeck. Any ideas? 

Thank you @DBCooper and @robdyck - these are both great solutions