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If I over lap the units then it changes the look on the floor plan. Might be able to live with that if there is nothing better to do.

I’m trying to create an accurate store front window system. If I do three separate windows, then the middle mullions are not 2" like the rest of the frame.

If I do one window with three lights then all the mullions don’t show up on the floor plan

Not sure how to make this work. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks guys, that was a lot of help!

4 hours ago, DRAWZILLA said:

I build those lattice roofs using a deck on the 2nd floor adjusting the decking to 2x2 spaced 2" or whatever you need. it also frames the posts and header, very quick.

 

Can you put a slop on it when you do that?

19 minutes ago, Chopsaw said:

Something like this and then possibly some manual editing...

 

 

 

Your a life saver!!! Thank You Very Much!!!

5 minutes ago, Chopsaw said:

How about a roof plane with rafters and purlins but no sheathing or shingles ?

I didnt know you can add purlins. I dont see the option. Can you direct me toward it?

Hello Guy's and Gal's,

I’m trying to build a patio cover coming off the house with a 1/2" per foot slope and I would like to do part of it solid and part of it with 2x2 lattice like this picture.

I was trying to figure out the easiest way that I can do this and maintain the 1/2" per foot slope. Easy to do it flat but not so easy with a slope.

Any help would be appreciated.

32 minutes ago, Chopsaw said:

 

That is Great !    It looks like we are getting even more schedule features to use in X15 

This is just me playing around trying to get organized a little better.
It would be nice to be able to save notes somhow and edit them easier. I save them to the libuary but there is not master note list of any kind. Not sure how to better organize them for changing and editing.

5 hours ago, Chopsaw said:

There is an option to "Use Plan View Scale"

This works perfect!!!
Thank You

Ok, I will look

Can anyone please tell me how to change the symbol size in the Schedule? You would think they would com out the same size as the plan.

1 hour ago, solver said:

No need to set Sizing as the behavior does not change.

 

These are so simple and quick to draw I'll usually draw in elevation and in position. Only save if I foresee reuse.

Solver,
Would you be willing to give us a quick video demonsttation?

20 minutes ago, SNestor said:

@ChiefJessie

@builtright3

 

Made you a video on how to make a bracket you can stretch...
 

How To: Create a Bracket that you can stretch uniformly - Watch Video

Thank you for doing that. I couldnt have done that good of a video for him and I learned something also.

Depending on your situation, changing the wall thickness can cause other complications like how your tie in will look. I will usually do the wall thickness same as the beam size.

For the bigger columns you may need to do a lower slab to build your foundation and an upper 4" slab if you want the 1 1/2" overhang. You have a lot more control this way and its fast and easy.

Bringing this subject back from 2015 for Knee Braces,

With all the upgrades to CA since 2015 does anyone have any better ways to do Knee Braces? I’m still using the same method.

I just put them in the drawing from my user library and unblock them and resize them as needed, if needed but still a little awkward and time consuming.

1 hour ago, RobUSMC said:

Thanks.   I was looking for a detailed cross section with dowels, J bolts and all the rebar tie ins.  Im trying to use one from the library and edit it.   Again thank you

I dont have one drawn in cad but you can draw it pretty easy

13 hours ago, MarckusW said:

Joe, start at edit on the main bar, pull down and go to preferences, at the top you will see appearance, drop down the menu and you will find font. This is a good place to start. 

 

Thanks for making me aware of the font under the preferences. It doesnt do anything globally but I dont want to leave something out. I want the materials list ot be the same also.

11 hours ago, DBCooper said:

Assuming that you are using "text styles" (instead of custom text) everywhere, then you should be able to change most of them all at once.  Just go into your text style defaults and then you can group select all of the text styles to change the font in one step.  Then do the same for all of your rich text defaults (since they can't use text styles).  

 

 

Thank you that was a big help becasue I didnt know you could group select

Does anyone know if there is a way to change the text font globaly throught the program without haveing to go through every annotation set?

2 hours ago, DRAWZILLA said:

i think you are correct. for ways around this call my guy, he will tell you exactly what you can do.  Barry Hanes =1-714-448-4350 he has been doing my title 24 for many years, since it got too complicated for me to spend time on.

Thank you Perry!

According to the ADU laws in California, if you build a new detached ADU, you must have solar.
As of January 1st 2023 there is an exemption; If your PV Capacitiy on your title 24 is below 1.8 kwdc then you do not need solar.

Here are my questions:

• Is anyone familiar with this and can help me understand it better?
• Does ayone else have any questions or input in this matter?
• Is there a way to lower the kwdc in the title 24 and if so, how?

This image is a snipit from a Title 24 report for an ADU that is 787 square feet (two bedroom two bath unit). As you can see the PV Capacitiy is kwdc 1.95 and if it was 1.8 or under then the owner will not be required to do Solar.
 

5 minutes ago, javatom said:

Your existing footings might not be wide enough for a second story.  If you have the original plans, it might show what is there.

Good point!
That was another thing that we were able to use pad footings under existing in verious locations becasue the engineered beams could carry a good span so we didnt have to undermine all the existing footing. In your case you have a partial basement so dont know how the would work. I dont do basements.

Assuming the exsiting ceiling joist and roof will need to be torn off:

I had a job recently where we just added a 4x12 to the top of the wall around the perimeter and used LPT4's to connect the beam to the top plate. Worked real nice so we didnt have to remove all the stucco and drywall. Just some drywall on the inside for shear wall.

1 hour ago, SHCanada2 said:

i've got a couple laptops and the lenovo thinkpad  is rock solid, but mine is 4 years old and does not have the greatest GPU. The new computer I bought last year was a gigabyte Aurus 17". I can say the larger screen size is not only great for CA, but also watching movies. so if you are going to buy a new one next time and you are on the road a lot, you might want to consider the larger screen size

Thank yoyu for sharing

I had a 17" laptop before and it was just to big and bulky to use on an air plane or in a car when traveling.
I take and extra 24" monitor with me in my suitcase when I travel. These new flat monitors pack easy and take up very little room and I prefer to have at least two monitors to work on anyway. They are also very cheap.
I also use my Ipad pro 11 for an addtional monitor sometimes. That has really helped me sevral times when I needed to get someting out quickly. Once you get used to 2 or 3 monitors its hard to work with just one screen. The ipad as a monitor is also nice becasue of the touch screen. I use it to do all my signatures.

I use "duet" to connect ipad to laptop

Thank you all for your help in making my decision,

This is the laptop that I decided to go with as per my newly revised signature. I don’t do Ray Tracing and the ThinkPad is a very durable Laptop for travel and I do a lot of it. My last laptop computer was an ASUS gaming computer (4 years old) and I had to be very careful with it and it was still slow at times. I know a desktop computer is the way to go for speed and performance, but it doesn’t fit my traveling lifestyle. I now have three LENOVO COMPUTERS:
My wife has a three-year-old ThinkPad and we also have a Four-year-old ThinkCenter desk top. In my opinion they are better than anything I have ever purchased for a computer. Very dependable and durable.

I will most likely never retire so I decided to start traveling as much as possible a few years ago and enjoy life and family while I still can. I have to stay mobile for now until the Lord changes my direction.

Any question or more information anyone is interested in let me know.