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strange cos slabs are built all the time without the stem wall (curb) but I learn something every time i'm here

Adobe Reader has a tendency to automatically set the Print size to 95% rather than 100% , i'd check that.... M.

did you try setting the stem wall height to 0" too ? along with the stem wall top = 0" M

strange cos the images in this thread show a Slab footing in Larry's other thread they show a Stemwall foundation.... Good idea how to use the same foundation as the house default (stem) and this Guest Room though ,......footing " = stem wall " settings

If I remember correctly the Brick ledge setting is in the Wall DBX not the Foundation DBX , the checkbox maybe got enabled somehow? M. Yep Perry posted an image here https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/951-another-beginner-question-ground-level/page-1#entry7432

Have not seen the G13 ....interesting , I hate reaching for the keyboard all the time.... thx for the tip.

ahhhh yes it is probably using the default foundation from the house then, didn't realise there were two buildings. designate the Guest house a garage perhaps? Mick

You don't get Stem walls to play with IF you built a Monolithic Slab when you built the foundation as far as I know , so I'd say you used a Stem wall foundation by accident.

did you see post no#4 ? Brick ledge perhaps?

Looks to me like you built it with a Stem wall foundation with 16" footing and 8" wall not a Slab

Looks like you have the Brick Ledge Setting on ?

Cheers Lew will try that next time... Mick.

Don't use it a lot but I have always had to Ctrl-Drag it thru the wall to the outside after placing as far as I remember. I too ,don't remember auto chimneys Mick

Actually a very good point ..I also use PDF995 for many other programs as well almost daily.

This is true Lew , been a while since I saw that problem but I think I had to pull up or down to correct it then , and it all snapped back as it should of been. M.

in X6 under Build> there is no option for Fireplace ? no icon on the toolbar for same?

My Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman (trackball) has 8 programmable buttons and is probably 8 years old at least , I also have a number of their 4 button Marble Mouse (Trackball) but they are simple 4 button mice with no scroll wheel etc which is why I have the Trackman , wheel is great for zooming in chief.

"Show same wall types Handles" does , but don't think the RC - drag does either...

in 3D views the mouse controls are used depending on how the Rotation is set in 3D>move camera with mouse> Orbit/Pan/Dolly etc. the next option lets you do the same for the keyboard arrow keys.

Chief or HD Pro don't do engineering Calcs as they are usually ,by code done by Engineers in most places. However even Home Designer Pro (and Chief) can do Pole Barns and other such structures easily , there are even tutorials on how to do it..... http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00598/ http://www.chiefarchitect.com/search/?q=pole+barn&default_tab=all&site=chief_architect&client=chief_architect&restrict=ChiefArchitect&proxystylesheet=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chiefarchitect.com%2Fsearch%2Fchiefsearch_stylesheet.xslt&output=xml_no_dtd&submit.x=14&submit.y=12even http://www.homedesignersoftware.com/support/article/KB-01081/

Save to PDF is native in X6 In X5 go to the Help Menu and there should be an option to download PDF Print Driver , I use PDF995 which works well and is Free ,but has a splash screen for 5 secs? when you print, Stay away from CutePDF , it adds other programs to your computer too such as Comodo Dragon , a web Browser. M.

I found with both videos I had to maximise the browser , then maximise the video window , the chaptered video does revert to normal size at the end of each chapter though needing re-maximising. Use IE10 on PC anyway.

upper and lower walls aligned ? did you try manually pulling the upper wall down into the lower and see if it merged properly ? M.

if you follow the link ScottHarris left you, you will find the free Trial version Videos including the 1 hour long Overview video and 10 others ,but you are right not sure why ridge caps is in there.... but here it is: Overview http://video.chiefarchitect.com/?playlist=39 For the "Lessons".... you use the UserGuide (PDF) under the Help Menu>View User Guide Get the reference Manual that way too.... a fuller version of the Online help.... and all the Chief tutorials/FAQ are here http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/database.html Chief has its Own Youtube Channel , along with many videos there is also the Vids from al the Webinars (free online lessons held each Wed. I think) and there is this site m that some of the guys here have setup too http://www.chieftutor.com/chiefx1.html Terry Munson has written some good guides available here too http://www.munsonhomedesign.com/ Note that MOST of the Answers here are from End users just like you , it is a complex Program and is going to take dedicated reading of the help and manuals and watching videos and asking questions here if stumped , Chief aint an Ipad App you are gonna learn in a day or even a week.

if you have no experience with CA even the HD Pro Videos will help probably and can be accessed for free http://video.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com/