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14 minutes ago, SNestor said:

Jim -

Create a dimension default that you will use to dimension only the construction lines. These dimensions should be on their own layer.

Then...create a REF SET (which you had already done) and the only layer on in this set should be the layer you created for these dimensions. 

 

Examine the attached plan. If you go to the 2nd floor...you will see the referenced dimensions.  

 

BASSETT 2 - PROPOSED - Ref Dim Fix.zip 10.5 MB · 0 downloads

Thank you Steve for taking time out to look at this.

I'll have to study this further in the morning.

Jim

1 hour ago, SNestor said:

You could place those specific dimensions on a unique layer and the use a custom reference layer set to show them on other floors. 

Steve, I tried what you suggested, but display of dimensions still is affected by floor level.  (I think I understand the concept -- draw everything I need for gridlines and their associated dimensions and then bring it into other floors as a Reference Display?)

BASSETT 2 - PROPOSED.zip

Using construction lines for first time in Chief and liking them.

I have them set to display on all floors.  So far so good.

But, I'd like to dimension them.  I don't suppose there is a setting that allows dimensions to display on all floors also?

Thanks,

Jim

5 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

Es possible?

Does not seem so.  Can you just use some text on the one page?

44 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

but I cannot get there

Gene,

I've attached the PLAN file for you to look at.  It was a panel item from the library.

JimHOG RAIL.plan

5 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

Heavy gage wire 4x4 inch spacings

Gene,

Like this?  The panel type is called "Cross Hatch."  I found it under fences and railings / ironwork in the Core Architectural catalog.  Oink!

3 hours ago, MPDesign said:

it appears that you have to explode it to get the look and control of what you want to see.

Thanks Michael for looking into this.

Jim

Good morning,

I've got floating dormers on my roof.  It appears with the roof hole, roof planes and walls showing.

Is there a way to get the plan representation to look graphically proper in plan without having to explode the dormer or add filled CAD linework over it?

Thanks again,

Jim

I watched the X16 presentation yesterday and was pleased that Chief brought some improvements to this tool.  Looking forward to trying it out.

Jim

On 5/9/2024 at 7:08 AM, GeneDavis said:

I think window schedules should table out unit width and unit height.

Thanks for your insight.

On 5/9/2024 at 7:08 AM, GeneDavis said:

Why leave things to chance?

I agree.

Jim

39 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

I worked in the door business

Gene,

Just curious -- have you ever had issues or needed to clarify with your door / window mfgs Chief's default sizing convention (e.g. 2670) or is it pretty clear to them what's meant?

The reason I ask is in my "ideal world" the inches would be underscored (e.g. 2670) but Chief does not do this out of the box.

Thanks,

Jim

11 hours ago, CharlesVolz said:

This is what I use.

Thanks for posting.  Great reference!

Jim

13 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

the return on the right where it reduces into a normal 2x6 framed wall is gonna be funky.

That was the problem I was running into.  Doug's solution is working pretty well.  Although I'm getting double window shutters!

That said, I'd like to try Michael's suggestion to see if that works too.  I could see showing the air gap as a Cad block.

On deadline right now -- I'll circle back to this.

Once again, thanks for all help!

Jim

Hello,

I'm trying to get two window openings to form at a deep double wall.

In red below:

I previously defined the fat furred out wall that the windows sit in as one wall definition.  However, that created a wall cleanup issue as the wall turned the corner plan right near the 1'-0" dimension.

Soooo, I thought I'd be clever and try two separate walls, but cannot seem to get the double wall opening to work.

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks once again,

Jim

Christina,

You can use the basic glass panel door type:

Just modify the Bottom Panel frame Width to suit:

Jim

There is a setting in the Appearance Panel that forces gray scale items to either black or white.

Go to Preferences / Appearance Panel / Display and switch on Grayscale as oppposed to Black and White.  Read up on the help description for item #4.

That's my best guess.

I took another approach with an interior wall hosting a modified window.

I created a skinny wall type with Insulation Air Gap as the sole material:

This wall then hosts a full-height fixed window with settings to tweaked to mimic a glass panel.  (I turned off casings, sill, sash, etc. and adjusted the frame width).

Materials adjusted as required.

Jim

46 minutes ago, Ed_Orum said:

Hello Again

Is there (there has to be, Chief is a CAD Drafting program) a dialog box or other way of accurately spacing porch posts, when none of the posts will be equally spaced apart?

 

Thanks in advance,

Lane

Lane,

Funny, but I was dealing with this very same issue earlier today for a breezeway.  I believe the answer is no.

To my knowledge there are 2 two methods to control spacing:

1) Turn off railing columns / balusters and place the posts separately / manually.

2) Break the railings into separate lengths (break the rails and then flip the rail so it does not auto-heal back together).  You can then control the post interval spacing for each defined length.

Here's the breezeway I was working on today.  I broke the initial 4 railing runs into more segments to better control the spacing (A, B , etc.) and to make the spacing match on both sides.

Jim

7 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said:

A Plan Footprint is a special object type on Chief

Just about every other day I learn something new from these forums!

Jim

18 minutes ago, kMoquin said:

choose one of them and change the fill of the main layer to a bright color

Thanks Kevin for this technique.

Jim

Good morning,

I'm doing some project housekeeping and noticed I have wall type "Siding 6" and wall type "Siding 6 - NEW."  Both are identical.

Is there an easy way to consolidate or "merge" these two wall types into one type besides going through each wall on by one?

Thanks again,

Jim

25 minutes ago, robdyck said:

1/8" above the finish flooring should bring it back

Thanks Robert -- that worked really well.

Jim

Good morning,

I have a tall double casement window (1) with a custom library brick sill (2).

I need to make the window taller (3) and drop the sill to the finish floor...

As soon as the sill goes below the floor plate, it disappears (4).  (Not entirely surprised by this behavior).

Wondering if there is a workaround to force the window sill to appear?  Or do I need to show this with, say, a 3D solid?

Thanks again,

15 minutes ago, Cadwork22 said:

When I try to create room labels, it gives me two values for sq footage, I only need one...

 

Thanks,

 

It's controlled by layers.  Turn on or off:

I google "Class A ridge vent" and it appears there are a number of products out there:  Brandguard, Air Vent, etc.

Once again, I don't think you need the mesh at the ridge vent.  It's already built into the Vulcan vent and it keeps embers from entering the attic space.

My guess is the the ridge vent product would just need to be compatible with your Class A rated roof -- I'm assuming asphalt shingle.

So, I think you could make your detail work.