PitMan71

I never knew that was there. I have always just used the diamond handle.

Do you mean the diamond? If that is what you are referring to, i checked and its still there.

I adjusted the X axis for 2d and 3d. It adjusted it but the dimensions centerlines aren't to the center of the column which is confusing since they weren't there before the adjustment. It seems that there is some kind of relationship issue when using a symbol with a bounding box as a newel/column. I am going to notify support to see if they have any insight of what the heck is going on.

And it looks like my dimensions to the newel centers are off.

Hey everyone, I created a custom square column to use as a newel post. It has a Tuscan cap and base with an ogee ring about 10" down from the top. The overall column is wider at the cap/base, but the actual shaft is 10" square. After creating the symbol, I adjusted the bounding box 1-1/2" in from each side so the bounding box represents the 10" shaft rather than the overall width. This works great for resizing because it adjusts based on the shaft instead of compressing the entire column. The problem comes when I use the symbol as a newel post in a railing (post to beam). The column appears to be offset in the "X" coordinate by approximately the same 1-1/2" that I adjusted the bounding box. When I select the newel, its centerline is slightly off compared to a standard square column used as a newel. If I reset the bounding box to the full extents of the symbol, the column centers correctly. However, then Chief scales/compresses the entire symbol to the width of the railing wall, which is what I was trying to avoid by modifying the bounding box. Is there a way to keep the custom bounding box based on the 10" shaft while also forcing the symbol to remain centered on the newel/railing centerline? Has anyone run into this with custom newel symbols? ADD-Easterling V2.zip

Wound up using the walls. Worked perfectly. Thanks.

Thanks. I had already tried both of these options . The wall didnt work as well. I will give it another shot though. Thanks all.

Hello all.... What is the best approach to build the curved stair wall at the stairs?

I have the same exact scenario in X18. Sounds like a good feature suggestion to Chief.

Check youtube for videos as well. Not too long ago I was once in the exact same spot you are in..... I would keep auto roofs on until you finish your plan and then start adjusting roof as far as you an while keeping auto roof refresh turned on. Then edit the roof planes manually if it comes to that. Knowing where you are headed with the roof will help us advise you better. I like your mindset to just jump in. This is a great way to get started. At some point you may want to get some training to help get you past some hurdles. There are several on this platform that do that. They will teach you how to overcome and help you become more productive with the application.

I played around with this and the tool does behave unlike what you would expect. Seems like the horizontal edge would snap to the angle snaps but it doesn't. Seems like a bug to me. My guess no one has ever to told chief about it. I have never run into it myself. Suggest reporting to tech support.

I checked and it looks like its the same as what you are seeing.

Create or copy a siding material, find a seemless siding texture that looks like that, then update the pattern to a hatch that is simlar. If you cant find a texture, you might be able to create one with an existing texture, load it up in photoshop or photopea(online editor).

What is the file type? .dwg?