kwhitt

Thanks Rene - Is there a button to save the Working Plan View in its current state?  If so, I cannot find one.

I finished a layout and decided later that I want to show a reference layer showing existing conditions underneath the proposed plan.  My layout will not automatically update and the DBX is grayed out.  I did not send over from layout as an image - it should be live.  Why isn't it updating?  Thanks.

8 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said:

 

Change your Temporary Dimension Defaults to Locate Wall Surface.  Also, make yourself familiar with Default Settings>Walls>General Wall>Resize About.  You might want to change the Resize About Layer to Inner Surface...at least during the initial draw process.

Michael - Resize about set to "inner surface" did the trick.  Thank you very much!

Robert - I don't know how else I can say it.  I want to draw my walls based on interior measurements I took (wallboard to wallboard), use the tab key while drawing each individual wall, input the dimension I want, and have CA draw it.  However, the dims default to the outside wall layers no matter what setting I change.  I appreciate the replies.

Robert thanks for the help.  I've got it set up the same way, but the temp dims don't denote the inside of the wall no matter what I do.  Further, as stated above, I am looking for drywall to drywall dims (which I know equates to surfaces in DBX).  Maybe I didn't explain very well, but I want to size the wall lengths as I draw them from the perspective of measurements I took from within the room (wallboard to wallboard) - like I can do in AutoCAD.  This would be a HUGE time saver especially when designing a single room...

12 minutes ago, Rpadge said:

Looks like you need to also uncheck "Locate Interior Wall Centers" 

Robert - that seems to work under NKBA standards, but doesn't help me when I am actually drawing the walls (only when moving them or resizing them).  The walls always comply with the outside wall layer.  When I measure an as-built it is always from the inside from drywall to drywall.  I find it hard to believe we can't draw walls this way.

5 minutes ago, Rpadge said:

Looks like you need to also uncheck "Locate Interior Wall Centers" 

Under which default?  There are many of them...

There's got to be a way to do this.  For example, I am redesigning a bathroom for a client.  When I measure the existing space, I am measuring from inside the room - drywall to drywall.  I have yet to figure out a way to enter dimensions in this way.  I would appreciate any help with this.

Thanks Robert.  That doesn't change anything though.  What default is it I need to setup in the first place?  I am assuming the dims shown are Temporary Dimensions.  Correct?

I'm laying out an interior space and want to input dimensions using the tab key.  I have setup all my default dimensions to recognize wall surfaces, yet when I draw, they always resort to exterior dimensions.  Please see attached for what I want to achieve.  I have tried drawing the walls clockwise and counterclockwise with not success.  What am I missing here?  Thanks.

Joe - thank you very much.  Today was my first attempt at dimensioning CAD details.  Wish I had asked earlier as I wasted much time.

I swear I spend most of my time in CA trying to get witness lines to snap to where I want them.  In this instance, I am trying to move this dimension to the corner designated by the arrow.  Would someone please give me some tips on getting this witness line moved to the correct point?  Does it have something to do with the grid snap spacing?  I have tried drawing additional lines over the existing to establish an end point and have had some success with other dimensions, but not this one for some reason.  The file is attached and the CAD detail is named "Cabinetry".  I would greatly appreciate your help.  Thanks, Kevin

Coutros_09-19-19_STRIPPED.plan

Thanks all for the suggestions.

Thanks Michael.

Is it possible to override a dimension with text?  I see where you can add to the suffix or prefix, but I don't want any numbers and I'd prefer not to draw the dimension lines and architectural ticks manually.  Thanks.

1 minute ago, Renerabbitt said:

Just unblock it and delete the second line, then re-block and add to library...then add a library symbol to your toolbars and you can access it with one click

You're right.  Thanks!

rlackore - you're right.  It is tedious.  I'm sticking with the dashed line.  Does CA have an overkill tool like AutoCAD to remove overlapping segments in a CAD detail view?

Thanks Renee.  That will work for future situations, but I need a single break for now.

I've looked on the internet and forum and can't find an answer to this.  Does CA have a breakline symbol that generates automatically like it does for stairs or do I have to do it manually?  I used this all the time in AutoCAD, but can't find an equivalent in CA.  Thanks.

2 minutes ago, DH7777 said:

Are you using Shop, pro or studio Sketchup and is Thea a  free extension?

I wouldn't recommend the free version of SketchUp.  It's web-based and they have stripped all the cool tools from it.  Try to get a hold of SketchUp Make - this was the free version previously and much more robust.  That said, SketchUp is only $300 per year, but I understand you not wanting to invest in more software.  I've got quite the (expensive) collection myself!

3 hours ago, Renerabbitt said:

I personally only use CA's materials for placemarkers if I plan on rendering externally. Renderings such as this are 100% materials outside of CA:

Also landscaping is easy and robust in sketchup using 3d warehouse.

I honestly don't do many walkthroughs, I typically do linked renderings or 3d renderings for VR headsets or FB uploads:

 

Rene - really great looking work.  I'm also curious what software you used for rendering.

1 minute ago, DH7777 said:

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did create an account and then when I clicked download Epic Games installer/launcher my screen went white wit "Can't reach this site" or something like that.

I'd try again when you have the time.  I think you'll be impressed with the quality of the rendering.

6 minutes ago, DH7777 said:

kwhitt,

 I tried to download Twinmotion to play with it myself and it keeps saying page not available. Not sure what's going on. 

Think you have to create an account first and then download the Epic Games installer.  It's really quite easy to use and gives good results without much effort.  I learned enough of the program to create my first render over the span of one weekend.  Exporting from CA using .dae brings everything in nicely.  You can even add animated people and cars to your renders/walk-thrus.

Have you looked into TwinMotion?  It's free if you subscribe/download before November.  I played around with it this weekend and it's really fast.  https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/twinmotion?utm_source=GoogleSearch&utm_medium=Performance&utm_campaign=an*Internal_pr*TwinMotion_ct*Search_pl*Brand_co*US_cr*exact&utm_id=1626284359&utm_content=&utm_term=twinmotion&gclid=CjwKCAjw5fzrBRASEiwAD2OSV1qb6tWQEfrleEGnnFLQjj0NDeDRh3v01mSZtlRfFmm3u6ilCTF83hoCVmwQAvD_BwE

So, it treats them independently and I can therefore, list them separately in a material list and manipulate them individually?