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Hi, I have acquired the assistance I need. Thank you to all who responded. JGillette

Good afternoon. I am in need of some assistance on some projects. The cad guy I hired is not working out very well and is behind on the projects and the other gentleman I have used before is booked at this time. I need some assistance getting some drawings finalized and some started. A couple are on a tight deadline so experience with Chief and working efficiently i.e. quickly is a plus. Must have CA X15 Premier. If anyone has the time and is interested please send me a private message and I will respond. If you are still interested, I will set up a zoom call to show the project and explain what I need to have done. Once I select someone I'll post it. Thank you.

PSE Consulting Engineers out of Klamath Falls, OR is licensed in all 50 states. I work with them any time I do really big projects or projects in other states. They do good work. (541) 850-6300 mt2@structure1.com

Most if not all states have a an exemption clause that allows individuals who are not licensed architects to be able to design homes and commercial up to a certain point. However, individual cities can have their own rules/regulations and they may actually require an architect in their municipality regardless of the state exemption. I'd find out what they consider "supported by an architect". Do they want an architect to do the work or simply review and sign off on it? The "technical " difference could mean a little or a lot of $$$.

Hi, thanks everyone for the comments and tips. So in a nutshell, the actual room generated molding cannot but I could make a a molding polyline do what I need. I appreciate the input and will see what I can do. J

Quick question. Has anyone been able to have the crown molding follow the angle of a cathedral ceiling? I am not talking about a soffit but the crown molding only. I've not seen anything in the knowledge base or in the forum here yet so if anyone has done this I'd like to know how it was accomplished. Thanks. JGillette

This posting is now closed. Thank you, to all who responded.

Hi, I have a project that will require some high quality renderings. There will be multiple areas and all will be of interior views. Client is giving me the color schemes, furniture, fixture selection and all other interior selections tomorrow. Once I get the quantity of renderings needed from my client, I'll let you know how many I need to have done. I can't tie up my main workstation with doing renderings while I'm working, it'll slow me down too much. So if anyone is interested let me know. Things I need to know from you is: Do you have CA X13? How many can you do?(For those w/multiple computers) Approximate length of time to do rendering(s) Send me estimate per rendering. Send me a direct email so I can send you the files. All correspondence will be kept confidential so send me a PM. Thanks.

So, its not really a "prairie" window at all but the craftsman. I've switched to using the craftsman style on the casement and it worked. That is nice. Thanks gentlemen for your assistance. I appreciate it. Have a fantastic rest of your day.

This is a prairie style window, Crafts man is like the one that Eric posted previously. As I said, I am not sure that the client understands which style she wants. I've tried to explain the difference but...

The attached window is the style she wants in her casements. In real life this can be done as a custom job. However, in chief, I have found that this canonly be achieved by using a single hung or double hung window. I have not been able to get this to work in a casement. thus the reason for my question. As I said, the one that Mr. Carrick posted is close only need to take up at least half the window.

Although right now, I am not so sure my client understands what she's asking for. I appreciate all the responses.

Mr. Carrick, This is almost spot on. the top three sections would need to be much larger and extend to at least half of the window. This is really close.

Thank you for responding. Unfortunately, no, the casement window itself has to be or look like a big "prairie" window.

Hi, I have a question. Has anyone ever made a casement window in chief with "prairie" style windows? In all my years of working with chief, I have never been able to do it in chief automatically or naturally. I have always had to fake it in the 2D detail or elevation views. It works great with a single hung or double hung window but not with a casement because the entire window section is operable not just one half like the SH/DH windows. IF anyone has ever made one, I would definitely like to know how. Thanks.

Jesse, More than likely the architect you gave them to is not a "chief " user,. My guess is that he is an AutoCad/Revit user and does not/will not want to take the time to wade through the layers etc. which is his prerogative. However, that is no excuse to be RUDE. If I were in your position after having someone say that I would NOT hire him. He has already shown what kind of person he is (arrogant) and to speak that way to a person who could have been a paying customer just goes to show he is not worthy of your money. What I recommend you should do, is get one of the guys here on this forum who is familiar with & uses basically the same software or who can do a "save as" to help you. Have them tidy up and/complete the construction drawing set and then you give the set to your builder. You will be, by far, better off working with a "like fellow". Just my opinion.

Good afternoon. I'd like to extend a thank you to all who sent me their contact information. I appreciate all the quick responses. As I said, you will be dealing with my client directly so I wish you all good luck. This service request is now closed.

Good afternoon all, I am working on a project for a client and am in need of some "rendering" assistance. I am very busy with my work and don't have time to do the renderings necessary for my client. If someone is interested let me know i.e. send me a PM. with your contact information. You will be dealing with my client yourself, so professionalism is expected. Thank you.

Sir, I'll have to call you later today, I have to deliver some prints and will be gone about an hour or so. I'll try to get in touch when I return. Sincerely, Jacquilla Gilette

Good afternoon. Do you have some time for a call in the next few minutes? If so, I'll give you call. Thank you.

Have you tried the Chief "Knowledge Base"? Might want to check there first and if you can't find what you are looking for then I'm sure someone here can help.

Good morning all. Yes the original posting is further back and many have added fresh new comments. Many of the comments are correct and many are in the "shady/grey" area. Fact 1: The IRC/IBC code is not designed simply as a code for "DIY" people. The code was written for anyone who wants to build BUT it is the MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIRED to construct a building in order to provide for the safety of the inhabits of the structure, whether it be a residential or commercial structure. ANY construction above and beyond the minimum code is always acceptable and in some cases often recommended. Fact 2: A licensed Architect/Engineer is one who is willing to bear the responsibility aka "cost" of a mistake in the preparation of the plans if it accidentally causes a failure in the structure leading to substantial loss, whether it be damage to the building or loss or life due to the structural problem. Even if one is not willing to become a licensed architect/engineer but still wants to design, my recommendation is that you at least have E & O insurance or have a contract that you have the client sign that would release you for any responsibility of a failure. Example 1: Recent client I have comes to me to re-design certain aspects of a 15,000 sf custom home that was designed by an architect. The original architect made several dimension mistakes and didn't design to the client specifications on the way it was supposed to look...contractor built by the plans...structure now leaks, hallways do not align, and foundation (not design by PE) sank in one area causing the interior balcony and subsequent roof area to fracture and numerous other errors. She is suing BOTH the architect and the contractor for MILLIONS. Example 2: I recently completed a design for a client, a remodel-complete gut job. I myself have an engineering degree and am a Certified Professional Building Designer with my own seal, my husband is a licensed Mechanical & Structural PE with his own seal. We did the design & engineering for the house, the foundation, truss work for the new elevated roof, and other aspects. We both spent hours designing and ensuring everything would work out right. He especially put a lot of time in the calculations for the new roof and the footings etc. To get the loading right and prevent: racking, sheering etc. etc. Everything was good until he went for a site visit. Contractor and his framers took it upon themselves to ignore the calculations and use smaller lumber, they took it upon themselves to relocate the position of the collar ties, they took it upon themselves not to follow the prints for numerous things because it might save a few bucks. My husband came back and re-did the calculations based on what they did. The result is that what they did will be a failure. Their response: "we've done it this way for years" and nothing has happened yet and the client wants it." That little word "YET" has big consequences when it does happen and who do you think the client will turn to for compensation? We do not follow specific charts, tables and guidelines and mathematical calculations for construction materials just for kicks. We design & calculate to avoid the "yet". As the Engineer of Record, Legally my husband can walk down to the building/planning office and fill out a form and tell the building inspector to post a stop work order. They will have to completely stop the construction, tear it all down and start over and built it to print, which will be COSTLY. However, since he is a fairly decent fellow, he does more calculations and comes up with another solution. They have to add in additional lumber, follow the proper bolt size and pattern to make up the difference. Not as expensive as a complete redo but it will cost more now than if they had followed the prints in the first place. Now, unfortunately, we're going to have a CTJ meeting with them this afternoon about following prints and engineered guidelines. If they fail to adhere to the the design and engineered specifications-we walk. Not a good situation for the client as they have to start all over.

Need has been met. Thanks to all who inquired.

Good afternoon. I need assistance from an architect that is either licensed nationally or in the State of Kentucky. I was hired to do a commercial job of a certain size for a client and part way through the process the client changed the scope/size of the project. At this point, due to the size and nature of the building class, I have to have an architect review/stamp the plans. Now, I am not looking for "just a stamp". I would not ask for someone to take the risk/liability. I need someone who not only can review the plan but also have in put on the design i.e. be part of the process. The plan was started in X10 and will be completed in X10. If there is such a person here who can and is willing to help please send me a PM. Thank you. Sincerely,