Joe_Carrick

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Correct. I meant a "polyline distribution region". For clarity I've modified my previous post. Thanks DB

Set your tile symbol as "Flush Mounted" and use a "Polyline Distribution Region" with the tile repeated at the desired vertical and horizontal spacing. You will need another symbol for the ridges on s 3D Molding Polyline.

try it

Chief changed some NVPs for X15. The macros would need to be revised to use the new names of the NVPs. I had to rewrite a lot of macros for X15. Anything I had done for prior versions I can't support.

It really depends on the object. An irregular polygon can't be assumed to have a width or length. So in that case their logic makes sense. There are a lot of objects in Chief that don't have certain NVPs due to their nature. That doesn't mean the programmers don't make logic mistakes - but in most cases I would agree with them.

Well, %thickness% works for the vertical. For Plan Dimensions I would just use manual dimensions either with or without dimension lines, extensions & arrows.

There's really no way to make posts a part of the room definition. You could use invisible walls to define the rooms and then use regular interior walls between the posts (no room definition) but you would have to create them offset and then move them into place after specifying them as "No Room Definition". It could be a bit tricky.

If you want to create walls between the posts just make the Posts "Display Level 1" so the walls are interrupted visually. That way the walls can actually form rooms but will appear to be just between the posts.

Personally, I would use a SLAB because it has both area & volume and it also has a Label. You can change the thickness and modify the shape any way you want and the label will automatically update.

yes of course. then you could use: %width% %depth% %height%

Polyline Solids (3d Solids) do not have a width NVP. For area and volume just put these in the object label %area% %volume% I believe they will be rounded to 2 decimal places in X15 automatically.

Get a new laptop with a good video card. Intel Graphics just isn't sufficient.

No.

Use the "Center" tool. In the meantime it will help if you edit your "Signature" as TeaTime suggested - but more like mine.

May be a Mac problem depending on what 3D views you are using.

I'm not seeing any slowness with the latest version.

Usually I find any slowness of a new version to be the result of AV settings. I always exempt the Chief exe, the data folder and my project folders from monitoring by my AV. It makes a huge difference.

Send a suggestion to Support. I've repeatedly asked for this to be fixed. More reports from different users may get it elevated.

When loading X15 it takes a lot more time loading the Manufacturers Catalogs. IMO, it should just load the index to each of these Catalogs and only load the full catalog when it's to be expanded. Of course, if there's already a setting for that .................

I'd use a 3D Molding Polyline for the Arched Soldier Course.

From a structural standpoint it will depend on blocking and shreathing to mitigate the potential buckling as well as the compressive stresses. It's unlikely that the compressive stress is going to be a problem even for 2x6's but buckling in either or both axis may be a problem. Assuming these walls are balloon framed : unblocked & sheathed only one side --- use 3x8's @16" o.c unblocked & sheathed both sides --- use 2x8s @ 16" o.c. blocked at mid height & sheathed both sides --- use 2x6s @ 16" o.c. If Platform framed (2x6 plates & box floor joists) at 2nd floor line: 2x6's at 16" o.c are sufficient. I ran this thru my structural program for the above. Note that it might be very difficult to obtain any of these sizes in 24 ft lengths, not to mention the difficult of raising a wall of that height. I would platform frame for those reasons.

Another option is to use a separate schedule for each floor or some other set of include criteria. That way you will keep the title and header lines.

DWGs are not 3D. You will need to enter some of the elevations - but not all. It's generally best to enter just the key contours (top & bottom of slopes, flat regions, etc).

Yes, I've done it but offhand can't remember exactly what I had to do.