Joe_Carrick

I have a couple of Layout Templates that indicate a Layer "Arch-D CAD Lines" is being used and I can't delete it. I've checked the following: Defaults - including any Object Labels All pages with only that Layer displayed I have been unable to find any object that is on that Layer. Is there any way to search the entire Layout Template to find where that is being used?

Maybe a "light shelf" to hide the LED lights. That's my guess and I would do it with a set of moldings for the tray ceiling.

Select e wall above and pull the bottom down.

Also in a 3D view select the wall and check for a: Wall Material Region Back Splash Wall Covering I have my own rule - DONT USE PAINT because it's just too easy to get things messed up.

Basic Notes and Boiler Plate belong in your custom Layout Template. Anything that relates directly to the plan - aka the model - including annotation should be included in the plan. That includes all annotation, etc in the Floor Plans ( Arcitectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, etc). Elevations, Sections, Wall Sections, Details, Schedules, etc ---- should be done in the Plan File(s) and sent to Layout pages.

Check the text style for the Camera Layer.

Some additional possibilities: Text Style for that layer is too small or otherwise invisible Another object is in front of the Room Label and is consequently obscuring it from being seen It may have been moved to a location where you can't find it - out in neverland . You can try to use the "All Layers Off" Layerset and just turn on the "Rooms" & "Room Labels" layers. Then do an F6 and marquee select the entire plan to see where it might be.

Check your Layer Set to make sure it's set to display that layer

Two possible ways to do this: Change the Ceiling Finish to include an "Air Gap" and "2x4 Framing" as Larry indicated Add a "Ceiling Plane" at the height desired. Either works and won't effect the floor above.

Sorry, I'm so used to writing the conditional on a single line.

It isn't the referenced layer, it's the referenced object. The first line established what object to examine. If there's a connection (ie: referenced ? is true) then the connected (referenced) object is examined and its layer is displayed. Otherwise, the owner (text or note) is examined and its layer is displayed. Very simply, that first line determines what object is going to be reported. obj is the object because the first line set it either as the referenced object or the owner object. That 1st line could have been written: if referenced ? obj=referenced else obj=owner end

What do you mean by referenced? Do you mean the note or text is connected to an object with an arrow? if so, try this: referenced ? obj=referenced : obj=owner obj.layer.to_s If there's no connection it will return the layer of the text or note as a text string.

I believe he would have had to create the panel separately from the bead edge and assign different materials. They are 2 different objects each with their own material. I suspect that the bead edge is a molding polyline.

Wall Detail is the place to do it.

You will need to edit the "Wall Detail". I do that for Garage Door Openings using Simpson StrongWall. Personally, I might also include that pdf in the Layout. Chief is not going to do everything exactly as you want - or per code. We have to use our talents to do that when Chief isn't quite up to the task.

Just hi-lite the text you want to reply to and select "quote selection"

I actually have a macro that does that for Jack Studs. King Studs would be fairly easy to add. However, you must note that the code rules (table) for King Studs is limited to walls that are less than 10'. Anything more than that would require engineering calculations for wind loading.

Thanks Bob. I'll add that to my boiler plate for Braced Wall Lines.

You might also try using a WALL TYPE that has a layer of 2x1 framing on the outside. It will actually add a level of realism.

Thanks Perry. I'm pretty sure it could be circumvented by structural calcs - but not worth the time. Do you know of any sources for such square washers? I haven't been able to find them in HD or Lowes.

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The IRC R602.11.1 requires 3"x3"x1/4" square washers in addition to the standard washers for anchor bolts with "Braced Wall Lines" in Seismic zones "D" This seems to be a new requirement in the 2019 IRC. Actually, I'm using the CRC (California Version of the IRC). Has anyone found an exception to this code requirement?

Yep, it's always 2 separate schedules.

If you just want to eliminate the baseboard but keep any other moldings you would need to create a Room Molding Polyline for that molding and then select the Edit Toolbar Icon "No Molding on Selected Edge"

Display Order > Move to Back -or- Set Fill Transparency