Joe_Carrick

17 hours ago, Electromen said:

What do you mean by a Link.

I would like a text or rich_text with a "hyperlink - or similar" to execute a Chief Hotkey.

Actually, it could be a special item designed to provide the keystrokes automatically.  Just something visible, selectable and identifiable.

I think you need to upgrade.  I'm not 100% sure which version provided this capability - but I'm pretty sure it was X13.

Hmmmm.....

I got an upvote last week - but no answers.  I guess I'll need to send it in as a suggestion. 

I've heard the public beta will be very soon. Maybe this week.

x = "Concrete"

if floor_finish_name.length > 0

  x = floor_finish_name

end

1 hour ago, Alaskan_Son said:

 

You actually don't need to convert to an array.  upper_layers[0].material_data.quantity should do it.

That's because upper_layers is already an array. 

I would like to make a link execute a Hotkey.  Is that possible?

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Ahh....  I understand.

I was thinking more like what's required for Log Homes with Log Columns.  There we use a jacking plate under the Columns to be adjusted as the Log Bearing Walls shrink.  Typically those are provided to allow the Columns to be lowered to match how much the walls shrink in height.  If I was using a Lally Column within a Log Home I would not want to disable the adjustment screws.

lower -left corner of the "Dashboard" shows the SSA Expiration Date.

Typically, you can renew simply by logging in to your account.

2 hours ago, architect said:

4.1. The Marshall Extend-O-Column must be installed with the adjustable screw mechanism on the bottom. The entire adjustment mechanism, including the entire collar nut, shall be encased in minimum 3500 psi (24.1 MPa) concrete

This makes no sense it the columns is supposed to function in the future to adjust for settlement.

1 minute ago, OkcDesigner said:

I use Door and Window labels, that give most builders and subs what they want on floor plans.

That allows you to put the schedule anywhere in the plan set for anyone needing more info, for a specific door or window. 

Exactly.  But to be more precise, I put all schedules in CAD Detail Windows so they can be sent to any Layout Page.

Generally I will have 1 or more such pages specifically identified in the Layout Page Table.

I'm sure that is simply the requirement that the bottom be laterally restrained.

It doesn't mean the screw needs to be encased in concrete - only that the base should be securely fastened.

The Project Browser provides a way to navigate to various plan views.  But it's a bit cumbersome when there are a lot of views to select from.

I've been adding some Callouts to the Title Sheet of my Layout - linked to SVPs and Camera Views in the Plan(s).  This gives me a quick way to simply dbl-click on a Callout to immediately open the desired view.

Above is an example of some linked Callouts that I use that open the corresponding SVPs.

It's really helping me get to the desired view without having to search thru the Project Browser.  I still use the Project Browser for some views - but for the main ones I need to work on this is much easier. 

It would be even better if the LAYOUT PAGE TABLE worked this way.  

However, that would likely only navigate to the Layout Page rather than a Plan View.

7 minutes ago, joey_martin said:

you are not switching the plan view

"Saved Plan View" which needs to have a separate "Layer Set".

Make sure each foundation plan is a different "Saved Plan View" with it's own Layerset

Then send each of those SVPs to a different page

15 minutes ago, NRST8TRKR said:

In case of settlement. Also,the GC ask it to be that way.

Ahh...

So maybe they will be enclosed and therefore inaccessible at the bottom.

• Place on in a plan
• rotate about the x or y axis 180 degrees
• save to your library

btw, what's the reason to invert the lally column?  AFAIK, it's not uncommon to have the adjustment at the bottom.

Terry,

I do most of my own structural calcs and specify what needs to be used.

I use "Vitruvius StruCalc" as my structural software.  As an Architect I am licensed to stamp & sign the calcs.

Terry,

You have to specify the structural member sizes. 

Chief is not going to do that automatically.

If you specify the correct sizes and materials the material list should be accurate.

4 minutes ago, 5Design said:

My goal is to be able to supply the material takeoffs with my designs for builders / contractors.  I have been manually adjusting framing for the structural plans, but unless there has been great progress made in v14 with material reporting, it's just a headache.

 

Thanks!

Do you really want the liability of a possible miscalculation?

The material list is only as accurate as the model so you must be very precise in what you show.  If I was a builder or contractor I might use the material list - but as an Architect (or even as a general contractor) I let subs & suppliers do their own takeoffs.

30 minutes ago, WoodlandDesign said:

Disappointing the program isn't more flexible especially on a popular item like a shutter.

For some things you just have to do a little bit more work.  btw, shutters are popular in some locations and not in others.

17 minutes ago, JacobB said:

You can do it with a parametric door style

I knew I'd seen that someplace.  

You need to use a Library Garage Panel Symbol.  You might have to make your own Panel Symbol unless you can find one in one of the Manufacturer Catalogs.

There's no trick.  Symbols are not the same as Chief's native objects.  Essentially the native objects are controlled by the software while the symbols are basically fixed geometry.  The symbols can be modified as to size and materials but otherwise are limited to their basic shape.