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Thanks Joe! Can't say I have much experience on Ruby syntax, but on need to know bases I have some experience with Java,HTML, and some on Intel 64 and IA-32 Architecture (self-education of course) therefore if I find the time, I don't mind learning how to make a basic ruby entry and the reason for asking, I was just curious to know the process of how this data is being created and how and where this data is being stored and entered to get the results.... Thats all. I been looking into some ruby programing but in Sketchup (which is a little different then doing % this or that% to get a area calculation, guys on the forum there always share and post entire Ruby programing scripts plugins they create, but most of the scripts they write and the plugins they create they share them for free so users can use them so I never really got into the depth of it. You have a great deal of knowledge and I respect that and I hope you make a million dollars on the macros you create, I just don't need to display this sophisticated schedules and being a builder for almost 30 years and working with many different architects to whom I give my drawings which I make from scratch for a spec homes to fit onto a given building envelope and they enter all the schedules... but on the general note, I have never seen a plan with so much information as you guys show in your schedules, or include framing details on the plans, etc, even a good friend of my was building a house a while back (32k SF including the basement and I just looked at the plans) there is 21 Pages of layout and cross sections and 11 Pages of structural details and cross sections and there is not one note on any given area calculation other than 1st floor SF 2nd Floor SF, Basement and Garage .... I guess on the east coast we do things differently and having the Width/Length and Pitch/Overhang a few clicks on the calculator I can have the roof area and material list probably faster then it would take me to create a schedule and a note and enter it into a plan. Thanks again Joe, you knowledge is always appreciated.

Richard, Thank you for taking the time and explaining this. It really helps understanding how this works. Thank you again!

Thank you Yussef for taking the time and show the steps in detail!!! Great help!

Here we always put them in the block, because the crawl space is insulated.

Do you guys install vents into a rim joist on remodeling jobs only? Or that is how you design crawl space ventilation for new construction also?

Thank you Richard, it does help ! I never even looked for them in the library since I don't do or use schedules at all, so windows always worked fine for me.

I been using regular window (stripped) and resized to block size 16x8. I hope it helps.

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Joe, What is the macro to set up this schedule and how do you set it up? Could you share it please or if you got the time a nice video tutorial would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

Thank you Yusuf...Great Video!

This one is updated, you might like this one better CAT6 Duplex New.calibz

See if your foundation layer is on

Since everyone is pitching in to "Create a Buzz" and help out obtaining new Manufacturer catalogs... they will be available free of charge to its members?

Here you go Clare, I hope it helps. Miele-CVA-5060.calibz

Kohler has many 3d models online. Here is a link to a complete download of Kohler fixtures, many other known manufacturers offer 3d models. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/CAD-&-Cutout-Symbols/content/CNT300084.htm;jsessionid=4EB16298671C4FE0A1150195D7423F3B.kohlerb-prod2-ecom2

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Most customers today use Composite decking. For stairs its required to have stringers framed 12" on center. It would be a good idea to do overhaul on the whole stair including railings, stringers and stringer framing (stair planking on and off), etc.

Maybe it would be a good idea to invest into Bluetooth attachment and get all that done when you do the takeoff, this way all doors and windows already be placed . http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01846/ Check out some youtube videos on that.

I opened up the plan and the table with the casters voth on the first floor...There is nothing on the second floor.

Thank you everyone! Joe, my electrician never raised an issue with my corners being build that way, I been doing corners that way for almost 30 years and he been doing my electrical work for as long, and he always gets the wire in without a problem. I agree with Builtright, My carpenter dont need a framing plan, or material list, he does his own material takeoff from the plan dimensions. A few times in the past, I gave my lumber yard to do the takeoff and they use advanced takeoff software, and they always come up short or way over, so my carpenter been doing his own material list and he is always on the money.

How're you fellas, I hope everyone had a good weekend. I have a quick question about the way a corner is being framed, I could swear I saw someplace there was an option where you can select the corner type but I can't find it. When I turned the framing on, and I never paid attention to that, but I just noticed that on one side the corner is being framed one way, the other side the other way. I made a sample how I like my corners to be framed and I know I saw an options for that bit I can't remember where it was or how to bring that up. Maybe someone can help me out how to change that. Attached is the image of what I'm talking about. Thanks!

Have you guys checked this printer out? http://store.hp.com/wcsstore/hpusstore/pdf/g1x85a.pdf Some very impressive features and I think its a much better printer then Epson, not to mention its only $179 at office depot... any thoughts?

I was looking for a wide format printer and I'm glad I saw this post. I was debating Epson (in question) or HP Officejet 7612 Wide Format e-All-in-One... I wonder if anyone is using or used HP one with CA? With that said, it makes sense to print to PDF and after to the printer. Some files if I try to print are printing slow but the min you do it through PDF it moves much faster.

Bryce I had the same thing happening.

Larry, I experienced the same thing with the re-draw, I thought it was me doing something wrong. Also sometimes the terrain would go nuts maybe thats what Scott's misbehavior is. With that said I'm not that good with the terrains to begin with, but thanks to you Larry and that video you posted it helped alot, but still if I try to do something on the bigger scale with lots of elevation changes ooh Man, I have a lot more to learn. A nice webinar or a video from pros or even CA staff would definitely help for many of us I'm sure.