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1 hour ago, javatom said:

Set the glass in the curve to "NO MATERIAL".  Then you can use an extruded polyline of glass in it's place.

Took me a bit to learn and figure out extruded polyline, but it seems to work. It does seem to mean that later changes to those skylights will have to be done manually, but that's okay. Thanks!

I'm creating a sunroom that has a curved roof made of glass panels (image attached). The skylight function has been great, but I can't seem to find an option to make it curved or fit the roof shape. Is there a way to make a curved skylight in chief architect?

Thank you.

5 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

Welcome!

 

Searching the main Chief site for "sunroom" you'll find there's an article that gives some pretty good tips for this type of design.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/search/?default_tab=all&q=sunroom

 

You'll notice too the search results give articles, videos, chief talk threads... it's a great place to start with most any how-to questions.

Also, if you haven't yet, try to get in the habit of pressing F1 -- or the ? icon in the toolbar -- the program's built-in Help is SUPER handy.

The article is perfect, thank you! Seems like there's a lot of features and settings involved that I haven't learned quite yet.

Hello, I'm new to Chief Architect and am still learning the ins and outs. I'm looking to eventually model a sunroom that my company has designed and wanted to ask if there are any suggestions as to how to start. I've attached an image of the sunroom which is constructed with custom aluminum and glass panels. 

Would it be best to create a custom wall type? Perhaps just a glass wall with aluminum framing around it and posts every 3.5' to represent the panels.

Or would it be better to represent the panels as custom windows? Each could be the size of a full panel and be put along a default wall.

Perhaps there is an easier way altogether?

Thank you.