Joe_Carrick

I tried to do make the same adjustments in X7 (that I did in X8) without success. There seems to be a fix in X8 so that the 2D CAD Block origin offsets work properly. In X7 I can't get the outlets to snap to the cabinet and orient perpendicular to the cabinet faces. Evidently, this is a fix in X8 that isn't mentioned in the "What's new in X8".

When this happens, open the "Task Manager", find Chief Architect and "End Program".

Johnny, Do you mean the X in the Post? That can be suppressed in the Post dbx by unchecking "Show Cross".

BTW, If you need the outlet to be horizontal - just open the symbol dbx and rotate 90 degrees about the y axis. There's no need for a separate symbol in the Library unless you want it. If you do, just save it after rotating and rename the new saved copy.

Posts & Rafters can be Steel-Box (ie: Steel Tubes). Check the Defaults for Framing. You can specify the Type for Rafters in the Roof Structure Definition.

Download the Symbol from 3D Warehouse (SKP), then import in Chief using File->Import->Import 3D Symbol.

BTW, CA should make these changes to the Cabinet Mounted Outlets in their Core Library. Adrean, I know you must be at IBS/KBIS but when you get back to Idaho.... This needs to be fixed.

He can buy us both lunch - and a couple of drinks to boot.

Here's my solution: I set the height at 28" in the Object dbx I adjusted the 3D y-origin offset in the Symbol dbx I created a new 2D CAD Block and set it's insertion point y-offset. It snaps to the cabinet and orients correctly. I don't know if this is better than Michael's - but if so, I'm a lot closer to Scott and he can buy me lunch Duplex Cabinet Mounted.calibz

With X8, you can copy those to your user library and make the adjustments to the Symbol directly in the Library.

Please post the Plan. We can't tell what's going on without the Plan. Also, please refrain from using bad language - it's not called for.

Brain freeze..... I think I've been staring at the computer monitor to much.

Since this system only works in X8 (and is a bit more than just one macro) I've decided not to include it as a part of the Macro a Month Club. Some of the Club subscribers are still using X7 so I need to limit the monthly macros to those that will work in X7. However, I will be offering it as a stand-alone package with all the functionality shown in the video plus a few more calculation macros for just $25. For the Macro a Month Club the package will be priced at $15 as an addition. I need a few more days to put it all together with instructions. You can email me joe.carrick@dslextreme.com if interested.

The thicker wall occurs when there's a floor or ceiling height difference between the rooms. The it changes to the wall thickness above or below. Do a section cut thru that division wall and you'll understand.

This video shows how Area analysis can be easily done in X8 using Polyline Labels. Each Polyline simply needs to be on a distinctly named layer, and one of my macros being inserted in the Label. That takes care of collecting the areas and storing them in a Global Memory Hash Table. Secondary macros take care of displaying a variety of calculated results. The possibilities are basically unlimited as to what calculations can be performed. The video shows the use of 5 additional macros to calculate and display the various areas. Once this is set up, any modifications made to the Polylines is instantly updated to the displayed Labels and calculated results. http://screencast.com/t/HtOWWXv1

Scott, Why would anyone want to build that at all?

No need for a correction. X7 Libraries are compatible with X8. You just need to "Open with X8" when you download.

If CA is listening, this would be a great place for superscript annotation where feet are normal characters and inches are superscript characters. IOW, a 36" x 54" SH window would be label 3046SH as the automatic label but the 0 & 6 would be superscript characters. I've seen several cases where the size was misinterpreted. OTOH, I use a Window Schedule with Callouts for my Labels. It's much easier to specify the sizes that way.

In your default window label you can use %width%%height%%type_code% which will give you the width & height in inches instead.

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I would create some CAD Lines (construction lines) at the those locations and just snap the Pool Walls to the intersection of those construction lines.

I don't believe so. What's wrong with just using the dimensions as shown?

Sorry Jon, I misunderstood the problem. You're saying that you get this message when you open the Library? I thought such a message was only on a per plan basis. You should contact CA SSA and report this problem directly. I haven't seen it on any of my systems but it's probably due to a Texture/Material Folder location. It could be fairly easy to resolve just by correcting the path.

Jon, Have you tried displaying a 3D Framing Overview to see which items are creating the problem? It could be that simple.

The X8 Framing Schedule has some problems in how it lists the Nominal Size and Materials. Note that the Nominal Size for Lumber members are listed with the " sign. This is contrary to drafting conventions. ie: 2" X 6" indicates a true size - standard practice would be to use a lower case "x" and actually use 2x6 which indicates the nominal size. Header Material should be FIR FRAMING. The designation of FIR STUD 16" OC is totally silly. Also note that there are a couple of posts listed as COLOR - BRICK instead of STEEL. Due to the complexity of properly listing the actual material we either need to leave that column out of our Framing Schedules or very carefully create and use better names for the materials. Unfortunately Chief automatically assigns some of those materials and the place where they can be edited is not very convenient. Headers for example can only be edited in Wall Details. For the Type Column a ROUND Post could be a Pipe Column or it could be Concrete. Again, due to the complexities Chief either needs to expand the possible Types or add a Description Field that can be used for Framing Members.