DefinedDesign

1 hour ago, solver said:

I did notice your Total Cost seems to be incorrect.

 

Yes - not sure how to fix the incorrect total.   My apologies for not communicating clearly about the incorrect total.

Hello Friends - Perplexed on how to get the cove molding on this cabinet to quote accurately in the wall cabinet specification components.  I need the calculation to be Lineal Feet not Feet.  Thanks in advance for your amazing help!  PS - I'm using X12

20 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Try %room.interior_area%

Thanks for the macro, could not get this to work.  I went ahead and sent to the HVAC trade and told him the room volume was not accurate. 

21 hours ago, Renerabbitt said:

what are you trying to do?

My volume was not calculating correctly and I was advised to change to "interior dimensions" in your schedule, instead of "standard dimensions", as they thought the "volume" calculation uses interior numbers.

On 8/4/2023 at 7:55 AM, DG1949 said:

change to "interior dimensions" in your schedule, instead of "standard dimensions"

Curious if 'Interior dimensions' is available in X12?  
I can only find area, interior (sq ft) which returns no value

Do you know the macro for 'Interior Dimensions' so I can enter it manually.  I tried using %room.area.interior% but it doesn't return any value.
 

1 minute ago, Renerabbitt said:

How did you get a reported value for volume? Was it a predefined macro? Are you including a macro in a custom field that is reporting to the schedule in columns to include? Or was there a volume column to include?

Created a Note and then >Note Specification >Object Information >Custom Object Fields >Custom Field: Volume >Field Value: %room.volume%

CAD >Text >Text Macro Management

RoomVolume - (internal_area * (ceiling_elevation - floor_elevation) ).to_cu_ft
Copied the RoomVolume per the KB article and created this:
roomVolumeRounded:

vol = internal_area * (ceiling_elevation - floor_elevation)

vol.round(2)

Went back to Note Specification and added

Room Volume Rounded with a field value: %roomVolumeRounded%
Gives me an #Evaluation Error#

28 minutes ago, DefinedDesign said:

anyway to get the volume to round up?

I found this CA KB-01897 article but I can't get it to work...

1 hour ago, TeaTime said:

It has no number because it's not linked to that schedule, likewise with the Volume column.

If you select the Note there's an Edit button on the bottom toolbar to "Create Note Schedule from Note" - that'll make one that inherently includes that Note type.

That schedule should have a Volume column to include (so long as you added one to the selected note)

Thank you!  Now to figure out why the volume isn't calculating correctly???  Is there anyway to get the volume to round up?  I'm clueless.

13 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

supporting the cause

Yes!  Nothing better than established, consistent standard inputs, and clarity to reduce confusion.  

I liked your request, thanks for suggesting it.

3 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said:

it appears you are still using X12

Yes I am

1 minute ago, TeaTime said:

Yeah, technically all schedules are the same. A "note schedule" is just set to include notes by default. Custom Schedules are just not set to include anything automatically so you can do whatever you want with em.

Thank you, I created the Note and it doesn't seem to be linking to my custom schedule, the note doesn't show a number and their is no field for the Volume in the schedule.

2 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

Place a Note Schedule

Thanks, is a custom schedule the same as note schedule?

2 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

Yes sry it was Rob that mentioned Notes. But same thing for both--really anything that can be in a Schedule will have Object Information where you can create custom fields for.

This is my callout, where do I find the custom field to add the Volume for the schedule?

2 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

Open a Note spec

Do you mean the Callout I created?  If no, I'm sorry I don't understand what a Note spec is.

1 minute ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Add a Custom Field named "Volume"

Again I apologize, I'm not comprehending.  In the schedule dialog box I can create a Custom Category but where I don't see Volume is under columns even if I uncheck the box next to limit to included categories.

3 minutes ago, robdyck said:

I've used a customized note type and a customized note schedule. I kept the actual note on a layer that did not display in my con docs.

My apologies, I'm not understanding.  How do I make a custom note schedule?

On 7/25/2023 at 7:54 PM, DBCooper said:

If you open the deck room and make sure "auto rebuild deck framing" is turned on, then you shouldn't have to rebuild it every time you make a change.  Can't remember if X12 had any bugs where you needed to force a manual rebuild even when it was turned on, but I know this has happened to me before (but it's been a while).

 

Thanks!

Using X12

Looking to get the %room.volume% in a custom Room Schedule.  My callouts for this Room Schedule have this macro: %room.schedule_number%. 

The room label defaults are this: 

%room.dimensions%

Finished Ceiling Height: %room.height.ceilingfinish%

Room Area: %room.area.standard%

Room Volume: %room.volume%

How do I get the %room.volume% from the label default in this new custom schedule?  The Schedule Specification Columns does not provide a Room Volume option.

2 hours ago, KenL-sdd said:

You may need to reframe the front porch.

Thank you!  This worked.  It took me a while to figure out how to reframe the porch but I stumbled across this icon.  

In plan view >Select the Room >Select Build Deck Framing Icon 

Perplexed as to why I can see the Deck Framing, Posts, and Concrete Footings on the back deck but not on the front deck in this cross section - any solutions are greatly appreciated.  Note: Using X12.

I don't understand how to get the Grade Level in the Auto Story Pole Dimensions to locate accurately.  Using X12.  Any advice is greatly appreciated.

2 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

you are showing is a Dimension Default DBX

I apologize, I should have paid more attention, in my haste I attached the wrong image.  The one below is the one I should have sent.  We made the decision to go with the SSA before the end of last year, haven't recouped our investment yet, once we do we plan on upgrading this old laptop that only works with X12.  Appreciate all your insight!

18 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

open the Camera View and "Clip to Room"

Wow this is wonderful thanks for sharing, sadly I don't think it is available in X12, unless it's in a different location.  Some day I'll get a new laptop and I'll be able to update to the latest and greatest version of CA.

6 minutes ago, GeneDavis said:

Wall elevations and their brother-in-arms, K&B wall elevations for cabinets, deal with wall surfaces and not structure, and it's because interiors work and cabinet work all goes from the surfaces you can bump a tape into, which is the wall finish.

Thanks Gene - this makes sense.  

32 minutes ago, KenL-sdd said:

You will need to use a section camera. The wall elevation and back clipped cross sections are going to give you to the drywall.

Thank you this worked, not as pretty as a room cross section, but it gets me to electrical dimensions quickly for our electrician, thanks so much!