goldhunter_2

thank you

4 minutes ago, rlackore said:

 

There are two DWG import options - Import Drawing will only open 2D data; Import 3D Symbol will import 3D data:

 

So, the lesson is that you have to be sure what kind of data is contained within the DWG file.

I used the first DWG import I will try the other 3d import thanks, if not I will try a manual 3d draw like renerabbitt is discussing

11 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

Please use the @ mention tool to give us notification when you've responded..I get a ton of responses

Do you have a PDF you con post here for reference, probably a pretty quick process to build from scratch, I'd at least take a look.

the best PDF drawings I have are on the install manual stating on page 8 https://www.quadlock.com/technical_library/manual/Quad-Deck-Design-Manual.pdf

 rlackore, I see the CA import DWG but when I import CA opens but never opens file ............. sounds like I probably am doing something wrong and will need to work with it some more

renerabbitt,  yes the goal is to end up with construction documents to get permitting. No I doubt I would use this dally like a professional architect My intent is more a personal use hopefully a one time thing for my home.  You said I can create the QUADLOCK  panels in 3D and save to library  do I have to draw for scratch or can I import a basic drawing some how then edit?  (I will also need to spend some more learning time with the 3d feature)

I am a newbie to CA software cad work (it's very different for the old drafting table and pencil I remember) I am using Chief Architect X10 to design a home for myself . I want to use Nudura ICF walls and Quadlock ICF floors and roof, Both these company's offer free technical data and BIM library but there information is in a different file type and frankly I just am not smart enough to figure out how to import to CA file type.  The CA X10 does have ICF walls which I can manual modify to match NUDURA Plus 6" walls , but nothing close to Quadlock floor & roof panels.

Chief architect offers additional library items on there site both free and purchase library items with import fine. Chief Architect uses a file type of  ".calib" but the manufactures use more standard file types of .RVT  or .DWG or DWF or RFA and Chief Architect software does not open them.

My question is how do I import these manufactures library items so they work in Chief Architect X10?

Oldmanwheeler, I a new to Chief Architect and also have accessibility concerns  so a ADA accessible download to Chief's library was one of the first things I looked for they do have a free download for the library unfortunately it is very limited and appears to be greatly lacking. they only have extremely general items like signs, door handle, toilet NOTHING I saw for parking area, walkway widths, ramp grade, mobility stair or pool lifts just to name a few. 

You probably know as well as I do that other people that don't have a disability often just forget about us. I did use the Contact US to email CA about this but haven;t received a response.  The best and only option I have come up with is contacting ADA to get a hard copy of the federal ADA guide lines of accessibility, and then manual create and save each single item for your Chief Architect library. I am not a professional so I only plan on doing items that meet my specific disability requirements so they can be designed into my home.

good luck hope that helps

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