JasonTroye
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Hi Jason,
I checked with several other users in both the Advanced II and Advanced I classes about Skylights.
We're quite happy with the 2D dimensional representation and the ability to specify the "On Plane Size" that was demoed at the UGM. However, we don't field build the actual skylights. Typically, we specify a "Velux" skylight or another brand that has a built-in curb & flashing. Some of these are able to be used as "Egress" and some even have built-in shades.
It would be great if we could have "Skylight Symbols - Flush Mounted" that would have the R.O. size for the hole in the roof that Chief would then use to create the "Roof Hole, Shaft and Ceiling Hole". It should work similarly to the current "Window Symbols" that cut the hole in the Wall.
ps: Please note that the "Window Symbols" tool has some bugs that Brian knows about. Those need to be fixed but essentially the concept is very similar.
vty, Joe Carrick
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FWIW, In the Bonus Library there are Skylight Symbols. Just about any of these could be used as the Symbol for the Skylight Tool.
The hole would be the size of the symbol minus 2x the Frame/Curb Thickness/Width.
The height above the Roof would be the Frame/Curb Height minus 1".
The "Skylight" would not have the following materials:
- Skylight Frame
- Skylight Glass
or they could simply be "No Material" since the "Symbol" would contain it's own materials.
In some cases manufactured Skylights have built-in curbs and flashing. In that case, the "Skylight Frame/Curb" would need to be suppressed and the height above the Roof would be 0.
I would still like to have a catalog of "Velux" Skylights. I'll see if I can contact Velus and get a contact for the Content Team.
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