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Everything posted by Joe_Carrick
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I can't reproduce it. It might be a problem with the defaults or preference settings.
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Yes, Alan is correct. Interestingly I just pulled out a permit set for a log home in Big Bear California which was done on (10 ) 12"x18" sheets in 2024. Today it couldn't be done in less than (25) 24"x36" sheets. Just 3 years ago I could design and get approval of a Septic System. Today a licensed PE is required. Some cities are requiring a Civil Engineer for a grading permit for over 50 yds cut and fill. California is not a dream !!!
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A corner cabinet typically is made with 2 doors attaced to each other opening in one direction. with a lazy susan inside. Having the doors that way makes it easier to access the contents.
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Reinforced Concrete Frame Building (w/ masonry infill)
Joe_Carrick replied to RogueDesigner's topic in General Q & A
I would use a Wall Type with a single Layer (basically invisible. ie:Air Gap) Then I would: place the Concrete Columns break the walls and change sections to masonry as needed. -
Text Macro Lose Arrow Associations When Reopening Plan
Joe_Carrick replied to Radius1's topic in General Q & A
In the Arrow Defaults try selecting: Attach Tail to Other Objects Auto Position Head (might not be necessary) Attache Head to Other Ojects -
I would use the Window Snipping Tool to create the picture.
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HELP! When I send plan wall schedules to layout I see duplicate info
Joe_Carrick replied to wnhagan's topic in General Q & A
Make sure you only have one Wall Schedule. The easiest way to do this is to put the Schedule in a CAD Detail and just send that to Layout. I generally don't put the Schedules in the actual view unless it's specific to only that view. -
I use a similar method. But I've stored my notes as Rich Text in my user Library. They are in folders by material type.so it's easy to find what I want and locate and add an arrow to point to the object. One of those Library notes actually retrieves the Object's Label - if it's cut in section like a framing member, etc.
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I have mine on automatic pay. It avoids this sort of problem and you can still cancel at any time in the future.
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Framing member defaults apparently not working
Joe_Carrick replied to Ed_Orum's topic in General Q & A
Primarily because Chief is much more flexible. That of course makes it more difficult to set up to do what you want. -
Default Base Molding for Floor 0 (Foundation)
Joe_Carrick replied to EmmaCox's topic in General Q & A
If you name your SPV's in the Porject Browser the they can easily be labeled in Layout using built-in macros. I never Label in Plan Views, only in Layout Boxes. -
Default Base Molding for Floor 0 (Foundation)
Joe_Carrick replied to EmmaCox's topic in General Q & A
Make: Floor Level 0 = Foundation Plan Floor Level 1 = Basement Plan Floor Level 2 = First/Main Floor Plan Floor Level 3 = Second Floor Plan Floor Level 4 = Attic Plan (typically only a 1/16 " ceiling height) it's just a matter of the name. The advantage is that you have completely separate Foundation & Attic Plans -
Yes, just open that file and save as (append the date to the name). That way you can always know what version you are using.
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Am I expecting too much on upgrading my NVIDIA card?
Joe_Carrick replied to JuanR2's topic in General Q & A
Then maybe he's just doing too many passes. I can't imagin a Ray Trace taking 3 minutes on an RTX 5060. Something is wrong. -
Am I expecting too much on upgrading my NVIDIA card?
Joe_Carrick replied to JuanR2's topic in General Q & A
Those numbers seem like CPU Ray Tracing. Are you sure you have the computer set up to use the GPU? -
I'd use a "Polyline Sidewalk". That's much more editable, allowing breaks, fillets, etc.
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Construction plans and Tiny Home designs.
Joe_Carrick replied to OasisStudio's topic in Offering Services
Editing your Signature would also help. -
You can setup Dropbox (or OneDrive) to run a backup of specific folders at the designated time.
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Use a continuous (multi-segment line) and convert it to a Molding Polyline
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is there a way to buy the chief architect x17 lifetime?
Joe_Carrick replied to lili6622's topic in General Q & A
If it's too expensive for you then it isn't the right software for you. -
I don't know what the limit is. You can have multiple "Profiles" with at least 10 "Pages" and each button can have 32 actions which depending on the action can have additional "Pages" or actions which include "Folders". So for practical purposes there's no limit. It's extremely flexible in how you set it up. My preference is to utilize multiple "Profiles" even within Chief.
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Make sure the line style of the polyline is 0 thickness. You may have to redefine it.
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In the Window Schedule dbx, Include "Doors, Pocket Doors". This will however include all Pocket Doors. You might be able to limit that by using a door schedulte that only includes that floor.
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Here's a link to my StreamDeck setup. Actually I've made a lot of refinements over the last 3 years. It's even better now and it's still only $200. Almost all buttons are matches of Chief's Toolbar icons.
