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Perfect! Thaks Everyone! Super appreciative! 

Looking to create this - I do need for a couple projects. Im finding these and doors are becoming more popular. I tried & could not find in search in the forums, Im using the language "Pass-Through" maybe someone can give me a link if it has different language attributed. (As is often the case I find) 

I have CA X15 PC 

Best, 

Robyn 

1 hour ago, jtcapa1 said:

As another older user who started on Autocad 1.0 waaaay back in 1981?, I got used to working with it using the tools which kept getting updated at a furious pace, much like CA.

I applaud you in making this change to CA and trying to pound into your worn out bag of new tricks, a better and faster way to get your projects finalized.  The older I get the harder it is for me to keep emptying out my old bag on tricks, and stuff new ones inside.  Like most old dog's, I get used to working this program in previously learned ways.   So I feel inspired to see people like me (older, former, ACAD users) take on learning something new.  Everything they are saying here makes sense, and is worth trying to work into my own workflow.

Thank you! I am certainly not brilliant with learning this software (after 3 years) Ohhh th enuances! They can get me with hours of trying to figure out what I did wrong. And its nice to find support in lieu of critism! 

I am in utter shock and appreciation at 1981! That is the very nascent stage of autoCAD. I remember plotting lines with points back when I learned. Can you imaging doing this now! There is a level of appreciation knowing the vector software from the beginnings. So it does afford us a little bit of knowledge. 

1 minute ago, Renerabbitt said:

yes training and I sell my templates and tools, they are well known on this site and I have a FB group and Discord server filled with people that like to help out others on my systems...I will also help you here for free on my own time, time-available. 
Your dim defaults just need a few tweaks really. First and second line offsets...I would remove fenestration from your cab dims and also probably remove centerline on appliances(instead just manually pull a centerline if needed, or use a separate dimension default on a secondary dim line)
I personally do not like a ton of graphics on my screen so I turn off the grid.
Then maybe just scaling text for the appropriate print height for the sheet size you are printing to..maybe your text is too large

Okay - Can do - I need fenestration on temp dims when I do as-builts as I am always in remodel mode so the majority of my dims are interior spaces. I'm going to reach out to you for a training. I need to get this layout mess better, so If I can have someone walk me through page set up I would be happy as hell. 

1 hour ago, Renerabbitt said:

 

Do you ever do trainings? I love your set up! 

46 minutes ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

Ok. Are you using - and making the most of -Saved Plan Views, Default Sets, custom Layer Sets with custom Layers, Saved Dimension Defaults, Saved Text Defaults, and Saved Cameras? These (among others) are the tools that make construction documents simple, along with as Rene said, a layout template with pre-sent views.

 

Hard to address where you need to make changes without knowing more about your current workflow.

Im not sure, I am unfamilliar with this. where can I get more help? Please understand, that this is very overwhelming to me. I am excited about the software - but even with all my training there are so many things that I cannot grasp. I went to college in 1992 - we didnt have this stuff then. I learned autoCAD on DOS. I know younger folks like to **** on us older folks, But we still got it done without 3D - I am excited about the 3D make no mistake - But so many other levels to add into it! 

Two messy views! Egads! 

18 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

 

Whoaaaaaaa! That was amazing! THANK YOU! My dimensioning looks nothing like that! Its always a mess, and I have had help a number of times. But getting things to layout as well, I would love a group send of elevations. 

Im posting pics in a second! 

I started with CA X12 and am currently on CAX15 - So it’s only been a few years (Winter 2020) However, I came from an entire career in AutoCAD -- (Hated Revit & AutoCAD 3D was just horrible) I lived in 2D world from 1992 to 2020, and also am adept at hand drafting & Illustrations. 

With that said - I LOVE CA - it’s been a game changer for me & happy I switched. (Very) 

HOWEVER - taking my drawings to layout is incredibly cumbersome. Dimensioning is always difficult having to eliminate dimensions, get dimensions I need. I spent a fortune on training and my defaults are fine. Dimensions are always messy. Also, just the sheer volume of fidgeting and getting things to layout, notes, schedules etc. I have a lot of additions versus new builds as I am in New England with old housing stock, very few new builds and every single project is unique. 

I would love tried & true tips on how to make plan to layout easier. I already have a default template; I change plan defaults for each project. I'm just finding that this is the largest loss for my company because the sheer time it takes to move a plan to a layout can be more than the design. In AutoCAD I just drew the elevations, dimensioning was simpler (Making sure it dimensions correctly CA drives me bonkers lol) 

I am very happy with CA, just need help getting things to layout - so if all you sage users can share your best time saving tips I would very much appreciate it! Please scroll by if you are just going to put me down.. Ive done many many trainings, bootcamps, personal trainings etc. But I am older (50+) and sadly not the most saavy at new technology, and I am pretty patient with myself. Im just seeing the incredible amount of time it takes to get to construction documents. I would love screen shots on settings that make things easier too! 

ohhhhh! Vermont checking in.... They are a must here! 

And theres nothing like sleeping on crisp cotton sheets air dried.

Thank you for this! Its much appreciated! So much support here. I often forget! 

19 hours ago, Chrisb222 said:

 

That's because you're using a door symbol. As @DBCooperalready said, the door will only be clipped if you use a parametric (slab, panel) door.

 

 

I think what @JKEdmo was suggesting is that the door would actually look better in real life, the final product, if it's NOT sloped. That is, if you have wall area there as you show in your pics.

Cool beans - Got it! I made this door to reflect the doors (4 panel primed shaker - Brosco) So..... Always some little nuance I'm missing it seems. Thank you kindly! 

10 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

Does the client really want one of the doors in that pair to be a very expensive custom-made thing?

 

It'll be a hand-made door, with raised panel and sticking different from the ones adjacent.

 

Why do this when the standard pair will look better, be far less expensive, and provide full access to the storage space?

This is the plan Per Client 

57 minutes ago, DBCooper said:

To answer the original question, sort of. 

 

You can go to the arch page and use a dog eared arch on half the door.  Unfortunately, this will always be at 45 degrees which may or may not be good enough for you.  You can also use a half tudor arch to slope the whole top of the door.  In either case, you might need to change to a "panel" or "slab" door since a symbol won't follow the new shape.

 

You could also just use a pass-thru window to make the wall opening because windows have the "shape" page which would allow you more control.  You would have to manually place the door panels inside the wall though since you can't have a door in a pass-thru.

 

Other solutions using symbols would be possible but probably more involved.

 

 

This will work just fine - Getting a weird shadowing on it though. The elevations still show a square opening. 

Built in closets under stairwells are not uncommon. So its odd that there isnt a great capability here, if I were to do cabinet models I would polyline / Hole / Extract. I just need doors. Its for a laundry access. I will end up using a polyine box fill for elevations. 

1 hour ago, JKEdmo said:

 

For your consideration --

 

If the framed wall stands proud of the stair, one option would be to leave the full-height doors like shown with the door leaves concealing the sheet-rocked stair underside.

 

The triangular part of the stair assembly would of course be visible when the doors are open, but if storage space not a big deal.  I think looks better than a tapered door when seen from outside and simpler too. 

 

Jim

Understood, but in the scope the Contractor needs to be aware that this is a custom build, and the drawings should reflect so it is not missed. We all know what happens then! 

How can I add the stairwell slope to built in doors under a stairwell - A contractor will be building these on-site. 

CA premier x15 

Chief architect premier X12 

I need to add a bay window to my sched. 

what's the work around since they cannot be mulled together. Its hard enough to create a custom bumpout to add one.

Also getting RO's correct is challenging to say the least... Anyone have some sage advice? 

Ryan Thank you! I'm very appreciative for the help! 

V12 Premier 

V12

I'm trying to add leaded glass caming to a cabinet door, and have been unsuccessful. I have gotten as far as the cad block... However I cant switch to a metal finish to save and apply... I don't have the option to create as muntins. (I'm using a cabinet door from core catalog) 

Chief Architect V12 Premier 

Hi all, 

Chief Architect V12 Premier 

Most cabinet manufacturers along with custom cabinet makers will not make a cabinet door over a certain height without adding a center rail. I am looking for a way to add a center rail to a cabinet door. Additionally I would also like the option if I did this to an upper cabinet door over a certain height that I can make the upper portion glass. 

1 minute ago, solver said:

 

What causes that? 

 

How did you get the roofs where they are now?

I set my outside wall heights and pitch. Exterior is exact. But I can't put a flat ceiling over the room as it shows up as the outside wall heights. 

Cool Beans, I have used this template at least 12 times without a hitch. Where do I find the default set for Moldings? I thought it was under walls? And Its not. 

11 minutes ago, javatom said:

Open the DBX for the rooms in question and change the ceiling height.  Leave the other rooms as they are.  You can change ceiling heights on a room by room basis.

When I change the ceiling height it changes the exterior wall heights as well. I do not want those to change. The exterior elevations ARE correct - Knee walls in one section are 60" in the other section they are 24"