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    Explode Imported 3D CAD Block

    in General Q & A

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    42 minutes ago, Opelsauce said:

    Joe - thanks for pointing me to Rene / Rabbits design shop, but I must confess to being slightly confused as to how one might find this and similar resources on this forum.

    Make sure you subscribe to more than just the Q&A Forum.  There are some additional Forums that will help you find helpful information.

    Explode Imported 3D CAD Block

    in General Q & A

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    39 minutes ago, Opelsauce said:

    Joe,

     

    When I place a native Chief block and select it, the icon I was referring to describes it as "Explode CAD Block".

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    The option presented when I select the imported 3D block is the "Edit CAD Block" you may be referring to.

    A Chief CAD Block isn't the same thing as the imported 3D Block. The Chief CAD Block contains all the intelligence of the objects within it.  The imported 3D Block is just a 3D Symbol without the original intelligence.

    You are not going to be able to use it for the purpose you outlined.  Your best bet would be to use Chief's Cabinets in the model for rendering purposes.  Take a look at Rene's (Rabbit) Kitchen Tools and the use of "Style Pallets" to get what you need.

    Explode Imported 3D CAD Block

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    That symbol is "Edit CAB Block" not "Explode".

    Generally any 3D Blocks or 3D Symbols imported into Chief are just Geometry and can't be broken down into component parts.  The best you can do is use the "Remove Surface Tool".

     

    2020 and Chief are totally different apps and have capabilities.  Interactivity isn't one of them.

    Stair Rise and Run Information on Plans

    in General Q & A

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    My Stair macros are embedded in a Text Box and stored in the Library.

    When I place that in a Plan and connect to a Stair with an arrow the macros execute and display the Stair and Landings information.

    This works for Straight, "L" & "U" shaped Stairs.

     

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    It won't connect to a Stair in Section so I manually label and annotate there.  Hoefully we'll get the ability to connect in Sections in a future version.

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    Macros vs Global Macros

    in General Q & A

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    On 10/13/2022 at 6:15 PM, buildology said:

    Regarding wall schedule we do use them and it works really well but how do I get that information to elevations?

    I have a "Walls" macro package that labels walls in various views.  There's on macro that determines what the view type is and creates the label accordingly.  For Sections and Elevations it displays the Finish Wall Layers (exterior or interior depending on the view).

     

    This will be available once X15 Public Beta is released.

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    2x4 Framed Exterior Walls and Energy Code Compliance

    in Building Codes and Compliance

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    1 hour ago, SkullMesaRanch said:

    Hey Gene,

     

    Right now at Lowe's the price of a 8' 2X6 is three times the cost of the comparable 2X4.  As someone getting ready to build a small house and barn I really would like to use 2X4 construction if it saves money.  One of the 1st things people ask when you say you're building a house is "Are you using 2X6 construction?"  I don't understand how this became a status symbol.  Most of heat goes out the roof not the walls and insulation is so good now that the extra 2" of insulation isn't buying that much.  If I use 2x4 construction on my exterior walls I feel like I can't tell anyone except the framing contractor.  Even then I'll call first to make sure they'll do it.  The labor cost should be less with 2X6 exterior wall construction, but I don't know if it would swamp out savings in 2x4 material costs.

    Having visited Cave Creek in the winter I know it can get pretty cold and of course in the summer it can get pretty hot.  That said, you should be able to use 2x4's if your design meets the energy requirements.

     

    Just make sure you don't have any plumbing in the exterior walls as the pipes could freeze where the insulation is compromised.

     

    2x6 construction isn't a status symbol.  It's totally a matter of what's needed for structural and energy requirements.  If the structure isn't too tall (wind load) and the insulation needed will fit in 3.5" then 2x4's are fine.

     

    Plan Dimension Defaults

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    I use 1/4" for most drawings (Plans, Sections & Elevations)

    For some details (larger scales) I use 1/8" and 1/16" depending on the object.  

     

    It's really a matter of what's being dimensioned.  The drawing scale will usually be the determining factor.

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    Looking for Tips and Tricks

    in Tips & Techniques

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    3 minutes ago, para-CAD said:

    Is it even possible for the original posters to move their Question threads to Q & A?

    No, but a moderator can if you report the post and ask for it to be relocated.

    All the OP can do is copy the content, delete the post and paste the content into a new thread in the correct forum.

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    Wall Type Object Info>Description

    in General Q & A

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    Some of the %object_properties% macros in the OOB Templates don't show everything.  In most cases they are limited to the owner object.

    My versions also show sub-level objects (such as the Room).  This is important for referenced macros where using a text box with an arrow.