PitMan71

Thanks for posting..... So far I have done all my SF reports using polylines and schedules. I like to use fill on the plines so I can be sure the edges are where I want them....Different Area types have different fill colors..... I wanted to streamline that task to where I didn't have to spend so much time editing the properties of the poly lines after I drew them if that makes sense. my idea was to create library items, but that doesn't work. I like Rene's suggestion but I am not exactly sure how to do what he mentioned AND I would want to make sure the SF's are figured the way I want them to be.

I'm not 100% but it seems like early on this year when I first starting using Chief, there was some uncertainty about the calculations and I opted to go the route of poly lines so that I was sure of the reported numbers. Is that included OOB or what kind of setup is involved? If it makes life easier, it's worth at least giving it a try. Send me some info or a link to check out. Thanks

I am trying to streamline the process of creating my area poly lines to have the color, fill, label, and schedule selections that I want. Living, Garage Porches, etc.... I have tried creating objects with the labels I want and adding to my library but that didn't work, program sees them a trim poly lines when I drag them into the drawing. Is there a way to accomplish this? It would be nice if I could invoke the polyline tool and it just draws it with the properties I want, but I haven't found a way to do that yet. Is there something I am missing? Thanks in advance.

Hey Don Click on those text objects and open the DBX (Dialog box), on the left side find options, Try unchecking OR checking the box "Rotate With Plan".

Yes. This. I am convinced that if Chief Architect were a person it would be Rene. He is a leader and innovator with Chief AND shares incredible insights generously with other users raising everyone's level of understanding. It's worth connecting with him on this issue. While you are at it have a look at his website....https://www.rabbittdesign.net He has several custom Chief tools available for purchase.

You are no idiot. You are a genius adapting to something unfamiliar. I get the sentiment tho. I have used auto cad for 35 years.... Im still hitting F8 for ortho.

Cool. Have fun with it. If you need additional help you know where we are.

I have never used this before. BUT I'm gonna try it out. Thanks DB for reminding me of this.

This is great information. Thanks for sharing. Sorry that you are having issues, tho. I know that has to be frustrating. Hopefully you can return the laptop and get what is needed. Good luck.

Okay...... You might try pulling the front facing wall left edge to the left into the room on the left..... Ultimately, this would be way easier with manual roofs. I would suggest this as it expands your flexibility in situations like this. Automatic roofs are great, but can only get you so far because they are limited to solving based on the location of your walls. In your case, technically the roof can be solved in the way chief is solving it AND the way you want it. Either you manipulate the walls to get what you are looking for or the roofs themselves or graduate to manual roofs. Manual roofs aren't limited to the location of walls. Stay with automatic to get the roof as far as you can and then make the manual changes. I am new to Chief as well. Manual roofs appear daunting BUT really simple once you get the hang of it.

Can you post your plan or a picture of what you are referring to? I pulled up chief to try and recreate what you are talking about.... I do see where the wall connects through the brick, but its a transparent connection and doesn't seem to affect the way the connection appears. The reason the deck railing is connecting in that way is because it's connecting its main layer to the brick wall main layer which is the framing. In order to get the deck railing to connect to the brick itself is to make a copy of your brick wall type and in the new wall type moving the brick materials from the exterior layers to the main layer in the wall type. Might end up looking like the attached pic. Caution: This may work as you intend, but it could cause unintended issues. Either way, I think it's worth giving a whirl.

You are wanting the 12' plate roof to continue left and die in to the 9' plate roof creating a valley instead of what you've got here. Does this sound right?

Following.

You mean from the library?

When you create a text box in your layout view, look in macros under layout info.

Hello Wesdutka The room divider is like any other wall. Click on it and then open the DBX. On the general tab, under Options make sure the "No Room Definition" is NOT checked. Also, I would check the wall type and see what it is reporting. If that doesn't work post the plan so we can have a look. Thanks

Thanks!

So you use the region to create the batten boards? Thanks

Here you go. The two wall properties on DBX are.. STRUCTURE >> "Balloon through ceiling" is checked. ROOF >> "Roof Cuts Wall at Bottom" is checked. SO... I did all this and it didn't work on the piece of wall. After closer inspection of the DBX under Structure.... The Default wall bottom height and Default top height were unchecked. When I checked that and applied the above settings again it worked like a charm. When breaking and adjusting the roof hole for the dormer it seems that the program knows what you are trying to do since it tends to break and snap when you move the roof edges to where they are supposed to be. Anyway, the one side that I did with the hurdle of finding the top and bottom wall height setting took me like 5 minutes. Also, for some reason when I initially stretched the dormer wall, the 4 siding finish didn't go along with it..... I had to fix this in the end. BUT it bears mentioning to trust the process and do all the steps.... from the middle things look like a train wreck. I hope this helps you. Good luck. FIX1479184323_May1ReynoldsNewGarageDormer3.plan

Hey Jeffrey. Building dormers manually is totally fine. What you have to do is break the roof hole such that part of the roof is beneath where that triangular piece of wall would be. Then pull the wall into the room to fill the triangle. Break the dormer wall at the point where it interacts the short wall in the bonus room. Lastly, you will adjust the new wall properties a bit to where the program cuts off the bottom of the wall at the roof. Sounds complicated but it's really not.

Post your plan so we can have a look.

Hey Molly, Thanks for posting the plan. this seems to be a bug. The cabinet only extends its to kick toward a corner cabinet. If it's a regular cabinet the extension isn't there. I would send this to support and see what they have to say on the matter. Be sure to include your .plan file. They usually respond within a few hours.

I have seen this when several wall intersections come together, especial if one wall is different than the others..... Anyway, I corrected the issue by clicking on the rail (porch) wall and edited the intersection. Basically the tool gives you additional handles. I grab the handle furtherest from where the wall intersected and pulled it back to where the rail wall actually intersects. This tool is among your tools at the bottom of the window when you click on the porch wall. See attached for picture. Give it a whirl.

Glad you got it figured out.

Welcome to the community! So.... I downloaded your .plan.... your tile textures did not tag along. Bummer. BUT here is what I would try if I were you. Open the opening.... Go to the Jamb tab and turn on the Jamb.... Maybe change the thickness to what your tile would be say 3/8". Then go down to the Materials tab. Click on Jamb and select the material you want it to be. See if this helps. Another thing you could try is changing to a different tile material to see if the behavior is the same as when you are getting with the material you want to use. Good luck.