DRyeHD

I made changes in my Profile but not in my signature. It should be good now. Thanks for the reminder.

I've searched the forum topics and training videos but can't find anything specific on this, so I'm requesting input on a few stair rail quandaries. Per the attachment: 1, I'd like to stop my stair rail when it butts to the 2nd floor platform but still have balusters in the triangle space below the platform 2. The railing continues through the platform and will not allow the upper railing (shown in the camera views) to extend to the top of the stairs 3. I've used an invisible wall at the top of the stairs and there is a lone framing member displayed where a newel post should go. How can I get rid of the framing member and place a newel post?

Joe, I use the "?" regularly but I've never got to it from selecting the item and clicking F1. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks solver! That was too easy.

What is the best way to get the wide(left) side of these curved stairs to go into the wall corner?

I don't think they will be able to either. I submitted it to them yesterday. We will see if madcowscarnival is on the right track.

I was able to get a 4 1/2:12 cathedral ceiling plane to allow the truss build (13'-6" at the ceiling peak). Now to see if the truss maker can do it. Thanks Eric and javatom!

javatom, You are right about checking. The main (6:12) roof bears on the front and back walls. As Eric mentions, I should be able to gain some depth somehow. I will post what I come up with.

As you show, I tried moving the front ceiling plane down a couple of inches. I need the bottom of each plane to sit on the 8 foot top plate and the ceiling plane peak to be in the middle of the living room. I've also tried dropping the slope from 6:12 to 5:12 with no success. I see where the problem lies and will create the space somehow. Thank you for taking a look.

Here is the file. Karstens.plan

I've created a cathedral ceiling over a living room but cannot get the trusses to span across all of it. Per the attachment, they begin properly at the back of the living room, cross the peak of the cathedral ceiling, then stop at a roof pitch change. I've tried rejoining the roof planes and ceiling planes but am not able to figure out why the truss stops at the roof pitch change. My truss top chord is 7 1/8" for insulation purposes. Any ideas or suggestions? I will send the plan file if needed.

Solver, I stepped through both videos you provided as I cleaned up roof openings and interior walls. Again, thanks so much!

Eric, Thanks so much for the video! I will be spending some time on going through your advice.

Thanks for taking a look at this. I tried reversing the wall but must have still done something wrong. I had to change all exterior walls from brick to siding - must have missed something somewhere. I will delete the previous thread.

I am trying to use the "lower wall type if split by butting roof" without success. I have used this before and the correct view actually shows up in the Wall Specification View. But my cross sections and camera views all show exterior siding on the inside wall. When I try to pull the roof plane through the exterior wall material, it snaps back to the original position. I am attaching the plan file and would appreciate any input on what I'm doing wrong. Bond.zip

Thank you for the step-by-step on the Dash Ref Set Layer. I'm about a month into learning Chief Architect and see I still have a long way to go to get proficient. The videos and articles help but sometimes don't answer specifics. Also thanks for the input on foundation plan dimensioning. I've started the process as you described - making my own post footings and thickened slab areas. I appreciate your input on this. It's helped get past one more learning challenge! Have a great Memorial Day weekend,

D. Scott Hall, How did you get the inside main wall and foundation blocks to be dashed lines?

I will look into that. But will I still have to re-create the thickened slab runs and post footings on a separate (not referenced) layer to be able to dimension to them?

After watching and reading several references this morning, I created a Foundation Plan View Set and referenced it to Floor 1 (see attached screen clip). This lets me see everything I need to see, but I can't dimension to the Floor 1 reference items. I would like to be able to dimension to the thickened slab and post footings - all on one plan view. Will I just need to draw these items on a layer with CAD Lines for dimension purposes? I have also attached the plan file if you need to look at it. Your input is appreciated, Rye_Home.plan

I've looked for a thread on this topic but cannot find one. Typical construction is CMU stem wall on footing and slab. I would like to show outside edge of foundation block and all thickened slab areas (for bearing walls and posts). I see the foundation block on floor "0" and the thickened slab (under bearing walls) and post footings on floor "1". I would like to display all this on one layout and add dimensions for concrete, plumbing, and other under-slab work. What is the best way to do this without redrawing a separate plan to accommodate these items?

I'm using x11.

Rosco2017 and Charles Volz, Your recommendation about the railing wall did the trick...easy once you know what to change! CharlesVolz, The railing suggestion worked. I thought I had tried this several times. Solver, Your observation about top and bottom wall heights is correct. I'm going to save a copy, read up on the settings you mention, and Reset To Defaults as you suggest. Thank you all for your input!

I've been learning CA for about a month and have some challenges on a plan that I cannot figure out. I have attached a perspective with color markups and the plan. I would appreciate some input on how to fix these items. 1. Red: The 2nd floor system is 14" trusses. I cannot figure out how to fill the two indicated areas. 2. Blue: I cannot figure out how to get rid of the stair rail against the wall without losing some of the wall behind. 3. Green: I cannot figure out how to put a cap on this half wall; also there is no ceiling drywall directly above it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Rye_Home.plan

Will do next time. Thanks.

So I understand, if I have a master bath with a toilet separated by a door, there is no way to make the two "rooms" act like one master bath? As shown in the attachment, the shower area also does not get included. I can break a CAD polyline and drag it so it covers the toilet area. But I have not found a way to save this a one area. Just to re-check, can this be done?