Jones_Drafting

"Perhaps because by default Deck Rooms don't have Ceilings ( or Roofs) ......so no material displayed?" Probably

Used room divider to control the bleeding.

Howdy, I've got a wall which will not stop snapping to an unassociated attic wall in the vicinity. At some point, there was a control for wall snap distance. Can't seem to locate that, in current versions.

Just figgered it. Ceiling Plane specs....Structure Tab....Use Room Ceiling Finish was checked......Ceiling plane appeared when I deselected this option. Room Specs showed Default drywall ceiling.....hmm, not exactly sure WHY it worked, but it worked. Much better than using 3D Polylines! Thanks!

Sure this is an easy one, but need a quick answer. As Titled, Roof over Deck Room, Builder wants scissor Trusses. Living Room is fine. Deck is not. Tried changing room type...no help. TIA, Cris

Thanks.

Hey, do you happen to know if you can download/import 3d models from Google Earth? I'm working on a house in SF, and I'd like to create neighborhood backdrop. (This is my current model) ....also including previous arch's model....I know you can do that kinda thing with Hover type software, but I'm 1500 miles away.

Gracias.

Got it.Line weights relative to scale.Need to adjust from the top, instead of the bottom.Easier not crawling under the bus anyhow. Thanks!

Is your rail defining the room, on the lower floor? If it's not aligned with the upper wall, it's trying to finish the ceiling for what is defined as the room.

...So, saved plan views will allow me to change my drawing sheet scale on one plan view, but not affect the others?... The challenge is that Drawing sheet scale affects line weight. My 1":20' site plan ends up with line weights scaled to 1/4":1', because that's the drawing sheet scale of the base plan. I tried saved plan view, changing layout page scale.....still changes universally. I went ahead and created cad detail for my site plan, so I can differentiate my line weights, based on my chosen scale. Creating a saved plan view which would let me change this aspect of the plan would be helpful. I may be missing something, but because I'm missing it, I'm not sure what it is.

...So, saved plan views will allow me to change my drawing sheet scale on one plan view, but not affect the others?

Thx! I'll try that! Figured it was something annoyingly simple like that. Cris

Howdy, I've always kinda worked around this, but I figure there must be a "proper" way to do it... so, I'm stopping the bus to figure that out...(hard for me to do)... Common issue: I create all of the plan views, including the differently scaled site plan, all in the same plan, i.e., no cad detail for the site plan view. I'd like to send my site plan to layout, while maintaining line weights, etc., which are appropriate to say 1":20', or so.....(I don't really use the relatively new "saved plan view" feature, but rather send all of my various plan views to layout, with their varied defaults, and work backwards, with layout open in extra screen...maybe that's something I need to change?) Problem is, I cannot change the drawing sheet info on my site plan, without affecting all the other plan views. Is there an easy method, i.e., maybe changing scaling just in layout box, or ?, to that which I'm attempting? I don't like to use the cad detail option, because it won't update with my plan changes, and needs to be manually refreshed. I know I'll get a plethora of answers, and I really do appreciate it! Thanks! Cris

Hi Victor, I'll be back in the office in about an hour. Feel free to call anytime this afternoon, if you'd like. Cris

Still looking for help?

Hi Victor, Still looking?

Good morning, Victor. If you wouldn't mind sending me an email, I'd love to talk about how I might be able to help. jonesdraftingservice@gmail.com Thanks, Cris

I'm residential Designer, in North Idaho. I've got engineer who can help with stamp/signature. If you're interested, maybe I can help. Cris

Offering custom design, collaboration on your design, help finishing your design, on a one-time, or continuing basis. All jobs considered. Distance is not a problem for me, if it's not a problem for you. I'm happily nestled in the Northern Rockies, and will gladly help with your wherever projects. In the chair for about 23 years (All Chief), 2nd generation family business, drawing houses since 1971. Love to help, if I can. Ring or text me @ (208) 597-7321 Email to jonesdraftingservice@gmail.com Web: www.jonesdrafting.com Thanks for your consideration, Cris

Considering investment in new printer. Suggestions? 30 x 42 would be nice Been happy with HP products, in the past. Thanks!

Offering custom design, collaboration on your design, help finishing your design, on a one-time, or continuing basis. All jobs considered. In the chair for about 23 years (All Chief), family business since 1971. Love to help. Ring me @ 208-597-7321. Email to jonesdraftingservice@gmail.com. Web: www.jonesdrafting.com Thanks for your consideration.

Chief Designer Available for your Anywhere Projects. Running Chief since v6. 20+ yrs in the chair. 50+ yrs family owned business. (Many of those years in California's North Bay Area & Wine Country.) Happy to work remotely on your anywhere projects Loving my new digs, in North Idaho! I'd love to meet you, and help with your local projects too! (Did you know that Chief was born here?) It's your house, not mine. Let me help facilitate the realization of your dream! Got ideas? Need help putting those on paper? I love doing that! Got more drafting work than you can keep up with? Give me a call. Maybe I can help you out. Give me a jingle @ 208-597-7321 Email: jonesdraftingservice@gmail.com Web: www.jonesdrafting.com

I don't typically do that, because I thought the wall frame broke at the change. Guess not. Sure better that skrewing about with wall covering. Thanks Tom.