PitMan71

How can I snap or dimension to a square post/column created by the railing wall tool? I used it to create 8" square support columns on a front porch and I can't figure out how to snap to the column object or to dimension it for that matter. Thanks

Thanks for the reply. I have tinkered with the macro thing but have been unable to get it to work.... Most of the builders i work with dont currently get framing details, BUT i am considering adding it as a service... i'm sure once i understand how the macros work it will be much easier to get the results i am looking for. Your detail concept is really cool. and I need to look closer at the other tools in the ProPlan. Is it a one-time purchase? Would I need to update when CA releases a new version? Thanks Shane

I have been considering adding on the Rabbit Pro Plan Template. Does it include the macros/functionality to label roof and ceiling joist framing? 2x6x12', 2x6x14', etc.? Thanks

Yep. I see what you are talking about. I downloaded again and its showing the contents of the zip file is Zero bytes. i dunno whats happening. Maybe someone else is having better luck.

It looks like maybe the OSB material got applied to your drywall.

Looks like the plywood is the where the drywall was. Did you check the wall type definition? Your attached plan downloaded but didn't open for me. Shane

Agreed.The responses were very helpful, so I am not sure why they would have been deleted.

It was automatic except for at the one corner. I created it using a foundation CMU wall with CMU/brick pony wall with a brick rowlock on the top. To create the brick rowlock I used a profile I created. Hope this helps.

plan. 2000SF Lily Plan.plan.zip

Hey Joey I got the look I was going for with your help.... I have learned a lot because of your help. There is one small anomaly with the finished product and I can't figure it out. The brick course won't join at the rear right corner of the garage.... I have tried several things to remedy, but it's not helping. I can't figure why this corner is not behaving.

Thanks.

Okay....Created Arch block as recommended. Moved to the general area in the gable where I want it..... How can I move it up and down in the gable such that the bottom is at an exact ht above floor? In the elevation view the temp dims I get when clicking on it are not editable like in plan view. I also popped a dimension on there from floor and I can't edit it either when selecting the object. Also, there are no dimensions and such in the tables when selecting and opening the object.

Thanks.... I knew I had done something wrong. Seems like what you are saying is that I should create an "Architectural Block" as opposed to a symbol, which is what I did. Imma gonna go try that now. Shane

All I have been using chief for just over a month now, learning new things everyday I use it. I do this part time so I am not spending all day on it. Anyway, so far I am enjoying myself as I learn. However, there are time certain things that seem like they should be intuitive , sideline me for hours. I created a barn gable wood detail made up of 3d objects extruded from polylines. \|/ This way I could rotate in Z and move it as a single object into place. My plan was to explode it once in place because I wasn't sure exactly the size I wanted it to be til I viewed it on the front elevation. ANYWAY, I have it where I want now, BUT I cannot for the life of me figure out how to explode it back into its individual components again. I have looked online and the solution, explode cad block option, isn't available when selecting the object. The block has not been scaled at all. Based on the solution I have researched, my gut tells me that the "Explode CAD Block" tool is not for symbols like this since it doesn't show up. If there is some other method that I should follow to group object I am open to that as well. Thanks in advance for any direction you guys can give.

Okay... Rookie error.... As you said I had not create the foundation yet. Ugg.... The look I want is like the attached detail. Can I achieve it using the pony wall and dropping it beneath the floor? Or should I go at this some other way? Thanks

Okay.... Thanks. I will go have a look at what you did.

Thanks for the information, but I tried it. Didn't work for me. Being a newbie I started out just dragging the brick material down to the terrain to cover the slab only to find out that it was dragging the wall frame down with it. While it gives me the look I want its not technically correct. Here is the plan if you want to have a look. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m6yl31x3hd479s8g52evh/2000SF-Lily-Plan.plan?rlkey=ec6z4he43kd1kpw4qywmvkklj&st=y0zwc6c9&dl=0 Im sure I am missing something. Shane

This right here is nice. Thanks for the tip. Shane

Hey folks I am trying to figure out how to extend my brick pony wall down over the face of my slab in my drawings. I have watched this video from CA, but it doesn't work. I have even created just a standard siding wall enclosure and I can't get the cladding to extend down. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/257/extend-siding-over-foundation-slab.html?playlist=88#:~:text=Use wall settings to extend the siding,sheathing layers down over the foundation slab. Is there some trick to this process that I am missing? Thanks Shane

Thanks. Good to know. Shane

Can the size on the room label be suppressed? For me there are times it makes no sense for the size to be included. Thanks Shane

Okay all. I have figured out the best way to accomplish this now..... One thing I can't figure out... How do you get the footings to display on the foundation plan from these walls? Footing layer is on for level "0" but footings from floor walls are not showing like the perimeter footings. Thanks Shane

Gotcha. Thanks Shane

These are both great ideas. I have tried both..... When you add either, how do you get the footing layers to show on the foundation plan? Also, how do you setup the invisible wall not to cut out the ceiling drywall where it connects? Thanks Shane

Construction here is mostly block up slab. I have been successful in creating the exterior footings and CMU walls. now I am trying to figure out how to do a brace beam OR thickened slab under a load bearing wall. I usually do 16wx16h (bottom to top of slab). I have tried the slab footing tool, but it insists on pushing the footing down level with exterior footing and adding a stem wall, which I don't want. I want the footing to be poured with the slab and thicker under load bearing walls and in other locations (not always under a wall) where I want an interior footing. Anyway, I am sure that this can be done, just not sure of how. Thanks Shane