PitMan71

What is the best way to display low and high windows in a wall when they are different sizes? Seems like I have seen something on this, but I can't find it. Thanks

True rafter tails..... I have found that that Chief draws the blocking for some but not all... I haven't isolated why yet.

I have X16 and I had no issue downloading them. Try grabbing them from the website.

To me the Magic Mouse is too laid back for cad work. I use Logitech mouse MX Series mouse and I have always been happy with the precision. In addition, I have used check dell wired mice that I have had good luck with as well. Just thinking about using a MM in Chief stresses me out AND I don't know of any settings that would make the MM a viable option for me.

The only way I can think of to accomplish that is to change the jamb material of the opening to brick and make the jamb thickness the same as your brick thickness. You would also want to remove the casing unless that is a brick detail. Doing that should display in plan how you are wanting it to. Worth a try anyway.

Ninja move. I wish I had thought of it.

I have used Softplan and Chief and so far Chief is superior even with all of the issues. I have learned that certain constraints exist in all of the 3d applications with object modeling.... I surmise its because of the logic built into the intelligence of the software that govern the directives. For me, the same things that make my life easier in Chief, in other ways complicate things. Its just a matter of figuring out what directives to adjust to achieve the desired outcome. your file is in X17, so I can't open. In your posted photo, it looks like your framing is rendering taller than your trim. I would check the structure panel under the Roof dbx, to see what your structure thickness is set to. Hang in there.

Thanks for posting your plan file, is the last of the mohican?

I have run into something similar before. On the upper side wall, click on the wall and use the "Edit Wall Layer Intersection" tool. it will give you additional edit grips on the wall to alter the layers. in this case, you would grab the grip closest to the exterior, probably on the siding, and pull the material in the direction of where the finishes are missing. give it a go and let us how it goes. Shane

Is "No Room Definition" Checked in the wall DBX? If so, uncheck it.

I don't know about a catalog, but you could check https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/sketchupcontentlibrary and check for a specific item.

Are you referring to the exposed wall above the roof just to the left of the window?

Correct.... But for some reason without doing any of the adjustments above in the attached drawing, the block isn't appearing even though it seems to work in a test drawing merely by removing the soffit. Thanks for responding btw.... I am all about work arounds where its necessary, but when the program just doesn't seem to be doing what its supposed it makes me think I have a setting off somewhere.

Sounds like your Lineweights toggle is turned on.

Like this.

Thanks Alan for having a look. Looks like what you have posted is the most common way to accomplish this. Was hoping to be able to add the closure blocking since it's the detail I used on all my drawings before Chief.

Morning All... I am in the beginning stage of a project that has exposed rafter tails. I haven't done exposed rafter tails many times so, while I can get it done, I am no expert. In reviewing some of the videos on the subject I wanted to try a new approach. In the video I noticed that when removing the soffit on chief the program would automatically add a closure block underneath the eave to block of the attic from the elements. I have not been able to do that on this project no matter what combination of things I have tried when making adjustments in the roof planes dbx. I did create a new .plan and drew a sample house with a simple roof line and the program performed as the video show adding the blocking. So I know the concept works, at least in the sample drawing. When setting up my roof in my project, I set things up the way I previously set up for exposed tails so it is possible that I have a setting that is causing the blocks not generate that I am unaware off. In the attached project, automatic framing is on. Because of the complex roof it is manual. I would love to know what I am missing. Thanks I advance for having a look. Blevins.plan.zip

I am with you bro.... in the same boat. I don't want a PC because it's too much work to maintain them. I just want to turn it on and draw. I will say that PCs have come a long way. I have considered that route, but I believe I am staying with apple. Shane

Thanks to you both. As is usual for me.... This was hidden in plain sight. Thanks again for the direction.

All On layout automatic elevation labels how do change the font for the view scale? I can change the callout and label font all day but the scale font persists and I am having trouble finding what directive is determining it. Thanks Shane

Thanks.... That was it!

Thanks for the reply.... The basement wall isn't disappearing from where the door is. Seems like the exterior brick part of the wall is tho.

High shed toward the water would make that job a lot simpler for the framer. Probably look really good too.

Hey all Anyone know why my exterior basement wall isn't trimming completely for the man door by the bathroom? How do I fix it? Thanks in advance. Carmichael Remodel.plan.zip