Greg_NY61

Todd, I know what you saying, I have been building single family homes for almost 30 years, and my framer been with me as long... Of course the roof is not framed exactly as it comes out in CA, the framer does the layout on his own based on the structure and so is some of the framing. I never show him framing details of the plan, but this framing details are very helpful for HVAC or Plumbing contractors.

Couldn't agree more with Scott, the 3d framing detail is a ton of help when it comes to details, etc especially when you do additions or new construction homes and you use chases which go from the basement into the attic for split zone systems, laundry shoots, plumbing, etc...

I agree with you Scott, but no matter how you look at it, doing something in CA is bit more complicated and more time consuming in comparison to other 3D modeling programs like sketchup, etc which are intended for modeling. CA is intended for drafting, plan prep, layout, etc... Cad which is there is good to whip something quick on the fly, anything that needs more detail etc, can be done but you will spend allot of time doing it. Took under 10 seconds to create that awning and another few minutes to play with the detail depending how far you wanna take this. With that said you can make a shell (one corner and one straight awning) and import as 2 separate symbols into CA, you can also import as a symbol the inside support pieces (only one needed) to make the inside details and assemble it in CA which is a snap, this way everything can be re-sized and you can apply different material to all of the components which can be done in CA in seconds also. Frankly speaking, everything you see in the 3D library, was made someplace else (Sketchup or some other 3D modeling program) because its faster, results and quality are much better (on some models). Here is a library ladder I needed for a project, I imported all the pieces into CA and assembled them in CA which was very quick (1-2 min), I just did that so you can apply different material to wheels, screws, brackets, wood etc. Library Ladder.calibz

Thanks Mike!

P-line works or 2 D Molding like Scott said, but if you want to add more detail and you want to show view from bellow you can whip that in Sketchup in no time something like this... But I just messed up and closed Sketchup without saving it to create a symbol (cursing), but if anyone needs the details I can whip one up real quick it only takes a few minutes Here is a few images with more detail

NP Dave, Good luck!

Go to the second floor and build a wall there for the dormer to connect. Put the wall along the dashed ceiling line. You should be on Home Designer Pro Forum, this way if someone uploads the plan you can open it. Maybe Dave here will pick it up he had HD pro version.

Made a custom wall shelf unit for a customer, it can hang on the wall, stand on the floor or placed anywhere else. If anyone can use, welcome to it. Enjoy Custom Wall Unit.calibz

Anytime Dennis!

Had to make a light for under the upper cabinet, if anyone needs it, here it is. Enjoy under_cabinet_light.calibz

I had Sketchfab for a while, been using mostly for Sketchup models. I saw Dan's video and spoke to him, he helped me out to resolve one issue I had, now I will use for Chief Architect models, already uploaded one. Very nice feature and you can password each project and give the customer the password after the fees are paid. Models saved in x6 will not display textures in Sketchfab, but they do with models saved in x7... I guess x7 has an updated 3d platform.

Here is high quality PDF image, see if you find this useful. Wall Bracing.pdf

Thank you Joe! It worked this time.

I'm trying to download this file and it tells me to sign in... I am already signed in and it still won't let me to download. I exit out, cleaned out cookies and re-logged in again and its the same thing. Id the a problem with this page or something?

Like Jon said, try to make a material texture out of this door and apply to your cabinet door.

Joe how is the weather there in mid January? If anything bellow 20 degrees, perhaps Florida or Vegas would sound much better :-)

It's showing wood here if that is what you mean!?

Perry this pdf locks don't work. I use to send proposal via pdf and they can easily be open and unlocked outside. Just google unlock my pdf. I sent my customer a proposal and when I came to see him he had it printed I asked him how he did it and he said anyone who works with computers know this. So don't trust that don't print or locked PDF to much for sensitive information.

Scott and Larry thanks for taking the time and make this videos, it was very helpful and appreciated.

x2 Joe, on the East coast also its never done that way.

Mike (Evergreen), I never seen this being done that way... Usually when dealing with situations like that this is the way its being done.

Check out this nice little tool https://screentogif.codeplex.com/, very useful to display quick details or instructions without using a video. I hope you can find it useful. Enjoy

Scott and Perry, Yes you can do it that way, and you find allot of that type of construction in your neck of the woods, around here if you encounter something like this in a 2 or more story dwelling without stepped out header, you will need structural window frames or some kind of a structural glass system, they use them all the time in the city or custom homes...

I agree with Gene, anything like this on the exterior of the house if there is no frame you have to use structural glass which is like Gene said will put a hole in your pocket. Even using a window frame it will have to be a structurally reinforced frame, because every corner in the house is carrying a roof load in one way or another.

Perry, been doing that way to many times latley Anytime Jon, enjoy!