Joe_Carrick

To get a true 3D representation of this in Chief requires some special 3D tile symbols and use of Distributed Regions and Paths. I have the required symbols and knowledge of how to use them. If you need this done, I would be happy to do it for you - for a reasonable fee of course.

Do you have a Plan or Layout open? If not, then the Library might not load.

You have to set the Data folder as the shared folder in Dropbox. Then check the Preferences.

Actually, if you set the Library folder to a shared Dropbox folder the User_Library should be in that folder as well. I just moved my entire X10 Data folder to Dropbox and set that in Preferences. My Laptop, Home Desktop and Office Desktop all access that location. I used to use mklink but haven't needed it since I started using Dropbox. Dropbox syncs all user systems. D:\Dropbox\Chief Architect Premier X10\Data (D: is my SSD)

So what happens to the Gable End when you do a Full Perspective Overview (Standard Render)? Do you still see the exterior finish?

That depends on the reason. They provide locks for Layers,Truss Envelopes, Wall Framing, etc. IMO, this particular item (Floor Level - within a "Saved Plan View") is a very good place for a lock.

It would be nice. Maybe even a way to "Lock" the Floor Level if the view was opened via the "Saved Plan View" in the Project Browser.

For those who are having slowdown with X10. Check your AV software and make sure that you make it ignore X10 and all X10 folders/files. That is often a problem when we upgrade and copy plans, etc to version specific folders in order to keep everything version specific and not eliminate the ability to use those older plans in the previous versions. The AV software may have been set to ignore the X9 version folders and files but now it needs to be told to ignore X10 as well. Also check your Firewall Settings.

Yes to what Dermot said. I specifically name my "Saved Plan Views" as: Foundation Plan Basement Plan 1st Floor Architectural Plan 2nd Floor Architectural Plan Roof Plan 1st Floor Framing Plan 2nd Floor Framing Plan Roof Framing Plan etc. Then I make sure I only open and close those specifically so that I don't change Floor Levels. That's the one kind of dangerous things that can happen with "Saved Plan Views"

What version of the software are you using?

Yes, but basically, you have to set the floor level of the house (bottom of framing) and the top of the trailer bed to the same elevation. Once you've done that you can "lock the trailer layer" and proceed with the design. So assuming you have a trailer bed that's 18" above the terrain and you want to frame the floor with 2x6's and 3/4" plywood (6.25" total) you would set the Floor Structure so that the Floor Elevation to 24.25".

You should try to find a 3D Trailer model. There are many at the 3D Warehouse and if you can't find one that's exactly the right size you can modify it using the Transform Replicate tool. If necessary you can open the Symbol dbx and set stretch planes so the resizing will be at the correct places.

Delete the Attic Gable End Wall. Right now you have both a Gable End Truss and an Attic Wall. That means that if you Build all Wall Framing you will have a mess.

One think I've found is that "Gable-End Trusses" don't provide a finished Gable End Wall in 3D Views. We have to add "Attic Walls" without framing in order to get the 3D to display correctly. IMO, we should be able to just specify the exterior layers to be added to the "Gable-End Trusses" similar to a Wall Material Region.

If you use a Window Schedule it's all there. Then if you use the Schedule Callout as the Window Labels ..........

I downloaded and installed at the office but I get an error when trying to install at home. Something about "CAFull1.lib" is corrupt. PITA!!!

Build the Wall Framing. All the Walls will be in the "Wall Details".

Thanks. Not exactly what I wanted to hear but it made me do a little more research so I know what's required.

Thanks Rene. This is exactly what I needed.

Hmm..... I need to check the California Mechanical Code - but I don't have a copy. If there's anyone out there that has one and can tell me what it says I would appreciate it.

Does anyone use the 4% of habitable area as the minimum operable window opening area as the means of satisfying the code "IAQ" requirement? Have you been able to get your building official to accept that in lieu of mechanical ventilation?

The specs on the Titan are more than sufficient. I wish I had that system but I don't do much Ray Tracing.

I suspect that there's a Crown Molding on the Cabinet that is interfering with the Window Casing. You can check by displaying the room elevation. That said, it appears that the bumping is still being limited too much (maybe double the crown molding width). If so, this is something that should probably be reported to Customer Support.

It's probably because you have a 4-1/2" casing or sill extension beyond the edge of the window. X10 attempts to prevent overlap/interference between trim and cabinets.

I typically try to work at 1/2" increments but dimension to the nearest 1/8". Sometimes you just have to make adjustments for framing and wall layer thicknesses. Studs are 3-1/2" and 5-1/2" so depending on which side of a wall you are dimensioning to there will be a 1/2" variation and if you are dimensioning to the center line of a wall that gets down to 1/4". Assuming you want that wall to be continuous across the building you just have to make some adjustments. Then if there's a difference in finish materials (1/2" drywall vs 5/8" drywall) the dimensions can be 1/8" variance to get the alignment desired. I don't think there's an easy answer to the question. It just depends on the job conditions. Carpenters are quite capable of layout to 1/8" increments.