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On 10/30/2025 at 9:36 AM, JacobCarter said:

Hello!

They are indeed different files.  The system allows for files to have the same name, so we do not prevent it.  That said, our intended design is that auto generated names will be unique, and we expect to be warning users before a duplicate name is created.  That said, it is easy to move a file from one project/folder to another resulting in two files with the same name.

 

If you notice anything that is not following this intended design let us know so we can fix it! 

 

Thank you for the response. Just to understand it helps me. I look forward to continued improvements of the Project Manager. I like it and I think it will be a useful tool.

What drawzilla said

This is confusing. Why does the project browser allow for duplicate file names? Are they going to be the same when I open each one or will they be different?

Anybody else having this problem or concern?

I have never done anything with the asset managment.

Is that something Im supposed to cleanup and mantain? There are a lot of files in it that I dont use.

Hey Guy's and Gal's,

I just started using the project browser (manager) in X17.
I confused in the purpose of what the Common Documents are used for. Is it only just a storage folder for documents or is there more to it than than?

The reason for my question is that when I bring PDF's into my plan or layout, I was trying to figure out where the pdf would be stored in the project browser.

Any input would be helpful and any other dialog for using the project management system. I watched the video and read what I could in the help section. I think I understand a lot of it but would like to know more from others that are using it.

Thank You

This is the way I have mine setup so far.
Note: When i click on any of the folders on the let the common documents and plan and layout templates dont show up. Im sure that is typical. Not sure.

31 minutes ago, ChiefTylerL said:

@builtright3 It appears that these walls are trying to use the upper wall type (Glass Shower) to create this intersection, which will cause problems because the Glass Shower Wall Type is a single thin layer. 

 

I think the approach I'd take here instead is to still use the Pony Wall, set the Upper and Lower Wall Type to be "Stucco-4, Exist, Both Sides", and then paint the panel of your railing panel with the glass material. The Wall Cap seems to be a bit odd, which I haven't looked into, but it might be easier at this point to remove the Wall Cap from the Wall Specification and manually draw one in using the Molding Line tool.

 

I have attached an image of what that looks like.

 

 

The roof somehow got off from one side to the other and it was generating an attic wall along this line and was affecting the corner of the railing wall. I just figured it out now and thought I better post it.

Thank you all very much for all the help.

This kind of stuff drives me nuts. I usually find out it has to do with wall alignment, invisible walls or just how walls are structured. Most of the time I figure it out but this one has got me stumped.

Untitled 1.zip

47 minutes ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

As noted earlier in this thread, watch out for attic walls - they adopt the default wall type and will return a drywall count, unless you change all of them to a wall type with no drywall layer. Just watch the material list, attic boards will show up as being on Floor 2 on a one story house, Floor 3 on a 2 story, so you can just ignore the count for that floor if you don't want to change the walls.

Noted, Thank You Sir

Thank you Guy's, very helpful

This helps and reenergizes me to investigate customizing my materials list so it can work for me. I’m sure I will have more questions and comments to add to this thread as I put things together. I need to review some videos and get reacquainted with the materials list. It’s been about 5 years since I tried to use it and I’m sure there has been lots of changes that I don’t know about.

I never have understood the wallboard (drywall) section. I wish I could rely on it for material quantities but its to confusing and I never know if it is including the ceiling wall board (drywall).

I like the "Insulation" section beter. It says whats walls and ceilings.

Im sure you can customize it but It always seems to time consuming and I can do take off faster with a pencil and calculator.

Dont get me wrong, I am a total Cheif Architect fan I just wish the material list were better.

While you have my plan would you mind looking at the outside corner for me? When I bring the roof to the wall it breaks the corner.

I dont know whay I did not see this before

Yes, of course. Here is my plan file. You will also see Im having issues with one of the corners.

Thank You

Untitled 1.zip

Yes, you are exacly right, I offset the panel thinking the post would go with it but I cant get the post to center on the bottom wall for some reason.

Hello,
 

I cant figure out how to center the glass with the post for this windscreen.

Any help would be much appreciated.

41 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

Chief framing ain't good in roof overhangs.  If I am doing 3D for renders, I turn off all framing.  2D framing plans, and CAD details plus edited section views (CAD to view is perfect for this!) get the job done.

Yes, I agree, Thank you for that.

On 8/29/2025 at 8:03 PM, PitMan71 said:

Well it's not a perfect solution, but assign a square profile to the rafters in the roof dbx. THEN you might need to pull the hip rafter back from the edge an inch or two. I have to do that whenever I do open rafter tails..... I am not a fan of hacky solutions like this, but it is what it is.

The fascia board sticking through is because the intersected roof isn't trimming the fascia board at an angle like it would be in real life. Im thinking on a solution for this.

Thank you sir, I apreciate your imput.

Two Issues:

1. Hip rafter is sticking out
2. I would like the fascia to over lap the roof sheeting instead of going through

These items I can do a work around and fix but shouldnt it be automatic?

Any help would be apreciated. PLAN IS ATTACHED

Bertha Plan.zip

Thank you Rene!
 

I made a shelf ceiling and I cant figure out why the drywall did not show up in these locations. Can anyone help me please?

Plan file attached:
Shelf Ceiling.zip

1 hour ago, joey_martin said:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/721f5ac514acce3ff543c3d7950cf8b9/Electrical-Meter-Panel?hl=en

 

This may work. You can use the free version of Sketchup to add more meter sockets?

Thank you sir!

Hello guy's and gales,

Does anyone know where I might be able to find symbols for meter panels? I need 1 that has 5 sockets and another that has 6 sockets.

Any help would be much appreciated.

40 minutes ago, SHCanada2 said:

I tried that once, then the development authority told me to put them on the plans to get them approved

I get it, I share the frustration.
Have a great day!

33 minutes ago, MarkMc said:

I just saw you are on X14. I did this in X16. Sorry about that but not doing it over. So here is the how.

Start by making a molding Place a molding line using that.

Transform replicate, copy that line- I did 12, think 11 is better Space at 19/11.

Convert that to cabinet door, set y origin to 1/2"

Place in a wall cabinet as side panel inset. Set separations to suit. Back and each side match front.

Then using only 6 molding lines make a cabinet door symbol. Another wall cabinet this time 3/4" thick. Place the new door and adjust separations. Convert that to a fixture. Rotate so that it will lay parallel to the floor. Pen it up and set height plane to allow it to grow. 

Set first wall cabinet on the floor. Center the fixture over the cabinet in both directions and adjust height.

THANK YOU!!!

I’m using X16, I just forgot to update my profile.

Im so thank full, you saved me lots of time!!!

Just my thoughts because I have to keep it simple and everyone on the same page to save confusion.

I direct everyone to read off the WINDOW SCHEDULE. You can add all the columns there for what you need.

Framer should follow RO column 60”x42”

Window company should follow SIZE column 5036

Homeowner should follow INCHES column 60”x42”