Joe_Carrick

Assuming that you simply want a TEXT BOX to either display something or not:

• Put that TEXT on a specific Layer
• In each LAYER SET that you want it not to be displayed, turn the LAYER DISPLAY to OFF.

That can even be done for LABELS.

There really isn't any need for a macro.  

I'm looking for typical Stair Framing Details. Anyone have to share?

Landing?

Angled how?

Most likely the roof planes are not joined.

17 minutes ago, TeaTime said:

%box_scale% will always report the scale of the layout box itself, but I think that was a recent addition, I don't think X13 has that.

%box_scale% has been in the program for at least 15 years.

Graphic Bar Scales should always be placed in the plan views sent to Layout.  That way they will always be correct in the Layout. 

Without having the actual plan file I doubt anyone will be able to help.  In addition you seem to be using version X6 which is 10 years old.

Most users here would be using X14 or X15.  I personally only keep 3 versions and have always updated to the current.

Go back and read this entire thread. 

You will need the tub symbol to include a rectangular countertop with a hole that matches the shape of the tub.

• I used my rubber stamp (red ink).
• added my signature 
• scanned to a jpg

Besides which you have 2 separate icons, each of which is a tool bar.

Diane,

Auto Archive always overwrites the current archive file - no history. 

 If you want extra backups you have to save manually, then there's a history.

Set the Interior Door Defaults.

• Rough Opening > Side Clearance: 1/2"
• Framing > Supports > Trimmer Count : 1
• Framing > Supports > King Stud Count : 2

You have to "Build Framing" after the wall has been created - or have "Automatic Framing".

It would really be much more useful if the Stair dbx had a way to automatically add these items at the appropriate locations and orientation.  Maybe X16 will have such capabilities.

Manual placement is a pain and matching to stair rails for various rise/run ratios is difficult because stretching the symbol changes the shape of the profile.

23 minutes ago, 3D_Russ said:

What's the proper format for X15? I loved this formula and it doesn't work now.

Thank you

Yes, X15 changed several NVPs so that formula doesn't work.  You'll need to get Michael to provide a replacement.

I have some custom macros to do it.

I believe X16 may provide something like that as well.

I'd use a Ramp.

Forte only does single member sizing.  It doesn't do foundations, etc.

You need to create a second floor.  Then make everything but the loft area "open below"

I use Strucalc.  It doesn't communicate with Chief.  However, I can use Chief to calculate the loads and then enter those into Strucalc.  Of course, you either need to be an engineer or an Architect to sign the calculations.

You'll have to do that with 4 Landings.  Chief's L-Stairs and Winders are designed to do what the pic on the right shows.

Since Glenn showed how it can be done - CA should be able to program it. 

In the room dbx

• uncheck "Ceiling above this Room"

Place a landing right on top of the floor and size it to your desired width, depth & height.

5 minutes ago, Larry_Sweeney said:

which after this happening it takes more than two cups of coffee to settle a person back down.

Take a Zanax