John_B

12 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said:

If you don't get the option to change materials, its usually because at least one roof plane has at least one components that the rest do not have. 

I'm thinking that this could be but it seems that similar sections still don't select...the plan is in the abov link.

13 hours ago, SNestor said:

Edit all roof planes works for me...maybe you should post the plan. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EA3qqk_7AK5jcik87vVyp58uQktONcjA/view?usp=sharing

32 minutes ago, solver said:

 

Thanks Eric but same result...blank on the materials!

The Custmer wants to change roof and fascia colors and short of touching each and every section of roof and fascia why can't I just select  ALL?  I can select two or three at a time but not more than about 3...this seems ridicluous!

Hated to bother Chief Tech Support but they came through!  Needed to "uncheck" Brick Ledeges of all crazy things!

Awesome, thanks SNester, you 'da man...I did look at that tab before and it was set correctly except for the particular offending walls du to the added pony wall width lol!  That surely fixe it but I still have remnants (see red areas)...any idea how to make thos go away?

I've been using Chief for decades with virtuallyZERO foundation issues...I upgraded to X16 and the first foundation that I asked it to build dervived from the MF has bizzare added edges that actually changes the width of the foundation walls (see example, MF is 24' wide but foundation added 4-7/8"!!!).  What am I missing in trying to comphrehend this?

The monster sized plan is located here Baseline10-6.plan but doesn't have the foundation yet, you can just ask Chief to build it...there will be some errors but I'm working things one at a time.

For a manually drwan roof they won't join propoerly and yes, heights for both sides are the same!  Blue is auto generated, red arrow is where the problem is with manually joine joints.

1 hour ago, ACADuser said:

Your walk line is at 2'-5".....

 

On this drawing it is, however, my interpretation of the code is 12" from the inner radius is where the walk-line should be measured,  not what is shown here at 2''-5"...

I'm trying to help a GC understand this drawing (not mine) because I believe that it is not code compliant...when I try to draw this in Chief it won't allow such a tight radius and when I look at the code, it appears that at the "walking line" which is defined as 12" from inner radius, the tread should be 10" minimum....am I missing something here?

55 minutes ago, heidistokoe said:

Hello! Does anyone know what this type of roof is called? It looks like there is some type of molding under the roof overhang. I can’t find it anywhere online. Any help would be much appreciated!

What exactly are you asking?  The term used here in Phoenix for the Molding under the the roof ends is a "rolled soffit".  This is made by using a styrofoam molding and stucco applied over it.  Here is where you add it in Chief:

19 hours ago, Kbird1 said:

 

What did it say? pretty sure I used X12 as I saw it in your Sig.  ...try the ones below as the plan is definitely in X12

 

I actually think you would be better off just making the Door a symbol ( no frame or transom)

and installing it into a Hinged Auto Door Frame and configure from there....

 

     

 

  Front Entry Door - Half Circle Motif.calibz 4.27 MB · 4 downloads

 

Arched Front Entry Door.calibz 4.52 MB · 3 downloads

Perfect, thanks!

1 hour ago, Kbird1 said:

 

Setting it to Fixed , not Auto in the Symbol Options , should fix that.

 

  

 

Once you place it in a new plan you need to set the height to 152" ( will pick up default 80")  and set the Arch to Broken at 32"

 

  Arched Front Entry Door.calibz 4.52 MB · 3 downloads

 

** see note in my 1st post 

Can you please save to Chief X12, I can't read the new file, thanks

1 hour ago, Kbird1 said:

 

What you saved to the Library and Exported is actually an Architectural Block not a Symbol, ( drop into a new plan to check it)

once it is a Symbol ( convert it ) you should be able to use the CAD Block you show as the Symbol's CAD Block

by assigning it to the Door using Open Symbol>CAD Block Tab.

 

** If you convert it to a Door Symbol ( door's are parametric ) you can't control the CAD block but can still place the cad block Manually.

and maybe the easiest way to handle this particular Door to get the Round/arched Hole in the Wall.

 

Mick.

Sorry, changed it to Interior Symbol...when I tried Door Symboll it looks like a garage door in the plan view.

Modern Iron Enrty Doors.calibz

I also created a single for those that might want dual swinging rather than a rolling gate...take a look in the Symbols, enjoy!

After receiving some excellent critical constructive feedback from Eric (Solver) I recreated my ornate driveway gate this time a little smaller 17' vs 20' and I made it in a half section for those that would like to use a swinging gate rather than a sliding gate.  And yes, it was a PAIN creating the baubles since I couldn't find them anywhere!!!

ChiefDoubleleGate.plan

ChiefSingleGate.plan

You guys rock!  Thanks!

Did something change in recent versions...I used to be able to move the whole screen with sliders like in my pic below rather than use the arrow keys, thanks!

1 hour ago, rgardner said:

There are a few in the library.  I think they are rocks instead of boulders but you can set them up on distribution paths and have them change angles, off-sets, and sizes automatically.  You can paint color manually on them to build rock walls.

Thanks!  I grabbed a few and added them into our symbols Library to save others the trouble of having to search the Internet and then upload into Chief!

Large Landscaping Boulders

Take your pick!

Boulders.calibz

8 hours ago, Rich_Winsor said:

Very impressive. Did you model that door in

Chief as well? Looks like you are definitely

in good hands as far as the fabrication goes. 

Thanks, yes I had the Fabricator send me CAD files of some of the basic shapes and then I modified them and created the design, however, I did not take the time to create actual CAD blocks and create a Model/Symbol as I did with the gate.

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The Live Oak Estates are really our inside joke. They are actually a pair of 480 sq ft one bedroom, one bathroom rental units that we are now passing off as an exclusive

gated community. 

LOL, hey whatever works!

I suppose that I can create a few with CAD blocks but thought I would ask first!

On 10/8/2020 at 1:38 AM, Rich_Winsor said:

Will you need to put a horizontal bar near the top for the rollers to ride on?  

I hope not, I am hopeful that the rollers can ride on the lower bar I created but will find out when I meet with the Fabrication Company next week.  The good news is that they are extremely capable!  Just look at the VERY unique 10' wide by 12' tall entry door that I designed for my personal residence and they fabricated it exacted as designed!

I've updated the files due to several errors and forgot to add the bottom clavos so if you previously downloaded anything, please use the R1 versions, thanks!