Alaskan_Son

I would just use polyline solids for the gussets (drawn in elevation view), and I would start by creating a CAD Detail From View, drawing polylines in that CAD detail, and then Cut and Paste Hold Position back into elevation before converting to a polyline solid. Starting with the CAD detail will give you some line work to start with and a lot more usable snapping properties. This thread might be of some use to you... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/7867-using-cad-detail-from-view-as-a-drawing-tool/ There are a few videos in there with the basic idea.

If it's a more complicated truss design you're after... I would just draw it with polyline solids. You can even start with regular polylines and then use the Convert Polyline tool to convert them to polyline solids.

Joey is right... "...the others are going to chastise you..." You should really attach the plan. There are just too many variables.

You'll get a much quicker answer if you attach the plan. If you don't, you may ever get an answer because it depends so much on how you actually drew the plan.

I think this is about right. Performance isn't all that different. The bigger issue in my mind is newer technology vs. older technology. I think the i5 processor will start having compatibility issues sooner and will become obsolete sooner. This has been my driving factor when purchasing new computers as of late.

Okay, I thought we were talking about 2 different things. Under Build>Wall there is a tool called Hatch Wall which is what I thought you were talking about. What it sounds like you did was assign a FILL with a hatched pattern to your wall's MAIN LAYER (through the Wall Type Definitions dbx). FWIW, the 3 main layers involved are... Walls, Normal - This is the layer that your walls are put onto by default. If the layer is turned off, your walls will not display at all. If ONLY this layer (of the 3) is turned on, it will essentially draw 2 lines, the interior and exterior surface of the full thickness of your wall. Walls, Layers - This is the layer that will essentially draw your additional wall layers (drywall, sheathing, siding, etc.). Walls, Main Layer Only - If this layer is turned on, it will draw only the main layer of your wall. If you select the wall, you will see the entire thickness highlighted, but only the main layer will draw.

Make sure the Walls, Hatching layer is turned on in the Framing Layer Set

Never mind. I just tested myself. Still the same.

I just got back to the office. Opened your plan and simply used the little diamond shaped edit handle (not really sure what that thing is called) to drag a new wall section around the corner and it worked perfectly. Didn't reverse layers or anything.

Here's a quick video showing how to just use the actual truss tool. I used X6 because its the oldest version I still have installed but I think X3 should work about the same...although the dialogue boxes look quite a bit different if I remember correctly. P.S. I didn't go over it in the video, but you can also get different size webbing if you want by building 2 trusses with different settings and overlaying them on each other. This method may require checking "Lock Truss Envelope" in some cases though.

Curious, have you tested the behavior in X8 yet?

I noticed the pass through too. I have a feeling it was somehow just the result of the dormer window being set to frame through double walls.

Properly executed, I think all the above are equally legitimate options and could result in near identical results. Really boils down to which tools a person is most proficient at using as well as the desired end result.

Not at my computer right now, but have you tried putting a break in that adjacent wall, chmaging the wall type for half of that wall section and then dragging it over to where you want it?

I for one have always felt that way. Never noticed much difference. Never found a reason for final view either other than to quickly add shadows.

That particular instance I would probably just do with material regions, mouldings, or polyline solids. It would probably be easier than creating the texture, would be more accurate, and would look more realistic.

Unlock and display the gutters layer and then click on that segment and click "No Moulding On Selected Edge".

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I would personally just use polyline solids. For the "dogtooth" part just use Distribute, Transform/ Replicate, or Multiple Copy.

You're very welcome!

Open your North Pointer and then in the lower left hand corner, click on Number Style. Then you can select from the various options. See attached screenshot...

In the future, maybe consider selecting the room and then clicking the Make Room Molding Polyline tool if you run into a similar circumstance. It will create that moulding around the room for you. All you have to do is click Suppress Molding On Selected Edge where you want the molding removed.

For anyone experiencing the same problem, I managed to fix it although I'm still not sure why it happened in the first place. After following Brian's instructions, I opened Task Manager and noticed that X7 was named as one of the background processes. I clicked "End Task" and restarted my machine. All has been well since.

Those moldings are a result of the invisible wall and room created by the dormer. Without spending too much time with it, I think the quickest solution is to select your kitchen room, click Make Room Molding Polyline and then suppress molding on those 2 edges.

Thank you Brian, this solves part of my problem. I still can't open X7 without holding down the control key though. It is acting as if the program is already running. I reboot every night too so rebooting doesn't fix it.