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this is the thread GlenWW help me with earlier and I think the same method should work , but in reverse of course. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/1199-deck-post-fascia-mount-possible/?hl=%2Bfascia+%2Bmount+%2Bdeck+%2Bposts

it looks like you have both layers assigned as main layers ? and the material would need to be "air gap" or "opening-no material" so you can't see it ,unlike the Fir. I'll see if I can find GlenWW thread/help again M.

I think a 2x4 would meet code as you only need 1 3/4" landing I think so with an LVL Rim or even full dim. lumber you would get that. but the 2x4 placement by CA is still a bug as its not under the Rim , the brick ledge issue raised above is something else there'd need to fix and allow for framing not coming to the exterior line of the foundation. M.

Ahhhh..... Treated 2x6 is most commonly used ...... and hopefully wont break the budget.... but I think you have found a bug as 2x4 aligns with the joist end not the rim joist while the 2x6 and 2x8 align with the Rim Joist as expected. 2x4 2x6 2x8 Mick

removing the ceiling shouldn't show the sky ....it should show the framing and sheathing layer..... I sometimes see the framing showing too and depending on roof pitch etc have found the rafters etc the wrong size.... no image attached either

Now I see the issue , and the fact you posted a sample plan clued me in , when you built the foundation you didn't set the Sill Plate width in the Foundation DBX to 7 1/2" so it defaulted to 3 1/2" your default settings change 3 1/2 to 7 1/2 to get this

you can probably do it with a custom rail/wall type with an added layer on the outside defined as the main layer .... GlenWW showed this a few months back when I wanted Posts mounted to the deck Rim/fascia , so you'd be doing the opposite ,forcing the posts in not out. M. Not sure why CA insists on posts sitting on / flush to the Rim joist , they are never built this way......

it sounds like your main layer on the 2x4 walls is set to the siding/stucco (outer layer) of those walls instead of to the Framing which would align it to the foundation wall. if that's not it you could post the .Plan file so someone could look at it for you. M.

you can use a double casement , or is that not the look you want ? select the Bay by clicking over front window , click Select Next ,which should select the window and you should be able to open the Windows DBX and make it a double casement or any of the other choices. M.

Not sure if that Corner glass window is what Heather wants but I found my old post/thread on it too here : https://hometalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/147-corner-windows-and-sliding-doors/page-1#entry767 They would likely just butt the glass Tommy and use silicon same as in a custom shower enclosure , not sure there is a need for your metal "connector" really , I'd find it distracting I think but perhaps it is a Code issue some places? M.

no plan attached .... Chief will always allow 2 studs minimum either side of a window/door/opening I think , you maybe able to play with that on the Build Framing DBX (dialog box) under "Openings"....Trimmers Make sure you have your Plan defaults >Plan >Ignore Casing for opening resize checked too but Corner windows are possible ,with some messing around .

the framing is stopping it ie 2 studs or 3" but if it is an automatic bay check the box on the options tab "no framing between components" and they should join at the outer corner.

Well for $30 plus shipping Curt I don't think you can go wrong if Charles can hook you up...... BTW a lot of the photos I have seen of the G13 make it look like it stands on end , with the screen up off the desk but it in fact lies flat like your keyboard. You will probably get used to it faster than me Curt , as I have feeling only in my Pinky due to an accident about 4 yrs ago , but I think it will work better than reaching for the keyboard all the time as I am not a "sit up straight" and type kinda guy anyway....always been a sloucher so think this will help with my more relaxed sitting posture. Mick.

found this Tut. on Logitech's Site too Curt. http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/31714/related/1

these security pages might help but your grace period is 2 weeks it says here: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/security.html http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00937/ So if intermittent internet or slow it should be fine.... however you may want to check will Sales on Monday as I'm not sure what Doug means by "more or less" above. M.

it looks as though the balcony rail /newel is in the right place ...check perhaps ? is the top of the Stair snapped to the upper balcony though? do I see a wavy line there? the elevation seems to show part of the stair in the balcony too Post your Plan perhaps and let one of the Guru's have a look.... M.

Yes it works but will depend on how its programmed , I have it set to be the Arrow keys today to try it and it is scrolling/zooming and moving items in 3D but seems to be working properly today after I installed the 3.06 Software from Logitech's FTP site after reading about it on their Forum. With 3.03 the arrow keys didn't auto repeat if you held the JS over but are now .... unless it was the reboot between last night and today, that now has it working as expected? That was why I was hoping Allan might post his profile...... Have not loaded 8.55 software yet though. EDIT it is still on sale today Curt at Amazon $59 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NEK2GE/ref=pe_783330_122571400_em_1p_0_ti Mick.

Hi Allan , decided to order a G13 after seeing your comments , it turned up yesterday so I was wondering if you would mind sharing your Profile(s) for it , hoping it will give me an idea as what will work best where since you've used yours for some time , thanks. Curious which software you are using too , mine came with Ver.3.03 Key Profiler which appears to be from 2009 ? website is showing LGS 8.55 Mick.

With Custom Rails you place yourself you must be very careful to place the Rail on the Staircase or you will see what is happening in your Pics. the Rail will literally fall off and onto the Ground, Looking at your Plan Views it appears the radius of the handrail and stairs do not quite match , ie the curve of the rail at the top end it "almost" touching the staircase edge whereas at the bottom it is an inch ( a guess) inside the staircase which is probably why it hasn't "fallen down" . To confirm my suspicion's just drag the rail in 6" and see if it "pops up" onto the staircase as expected. M.

It's a relatively new option I think (July 1st?) , I saw Dan Park mention it in a thread about a month ago which was the 1st time I had heard of it. It is Rent to Own $199 month for 15 months , ($2985 total) if you pay 15 months in a row ,but miss a month and your 15 months start again..... there is also a monthly Rental Fee of $19.33 which I thought was additional but looking at the Agreement I believe it is included in the Rent to Own agreement. SSA is included and continues at $45 month after you own the Software , not sure if the monthly SSA is offered normally of not? though you can outright buy SSA as normal too at $445 yr. More info here http://www.chiefarchitect.com/software-rental/ Rental agreement here https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cloud.chiefarchitect.com/1/pdf/sales/chief-software-rental-agreement.pdf&sa=U&ei=01UCVNelNMG1iwLusoHoDA&ved=0CAYQFjAB&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNHA9_HfEQR_V8mcFNK4r0P70ULR4g Normally Chief needs the Internet to activate/deactivate (eg switching computers) , download libraries and it needs to call home every 10-14 days to re-register ( same with HD Pro) I believe but I am unsure whether the Rent to own version is different or not in that regard.

is "follow stairs" checked for that section of the staircase still ? another thought would be, is top section still connected properly to the top floor/landing ? M.

Use a retaining wall with an elev. line either side , not a terrain wall which will follow the terrain as Tommy noted..... M.

Sounds like you found a bug . you should report it.... there is already a known bug I think with brick walls and how the Casings are generated. just checked and you are right , the 1/2 gap around the windows is there in 6" brick walls but not the siding one I just drew.... in elevations M.

via the import DBX in any of the formats listed , ie the same way you import .skp files but maybe 3DS/DAE/DWG/DXF etc. M.

Trusses are auto generated between a roof plane and ceiling plane , so pretty easy to draw once the Roof is built , they build to the presets in the Build Framing dialog >Trusses , you can make all members 6" ( or as desired). You may need to turn on Roof Trusses in the Display Options if you are not seeing them ..you need to do this in each view eg plan, elevation,3D , once on , they stay on till you turn them off. check the Knowledge base (KB) there are tutorials there I used .... videos are only if you have SSA I think? but Scott Hall has some on ChiefTutor too I think.... yes he does ...http://www.chieftutor.com/scotthall2/