Joe_Carrick

Thanks Rene,

My way of getting the path to the project has historically been different, relying on different NVPs.  Your explanation should help me revise this - still resulting in a $global.

It will take me a little time to ensure that it's working.

See you at Couer d,Alene in August.

Hi Rene,

This was a great video.  Chief should have hired you to do their PM online presentation.

I've over the years always kept my projects in Chief Version specific Folders with Project sub-Folders.  I guess I'm going to need to bring everything forward to X17 if I'm going to use PM.  I'm a little reluctant - especially with Beta - due to the risks of getting something messed up.

IAE, do you have any suggestions for this?  Should I keep my old Folder system and just use PM for current projects and older projects that become active again?

Thanks

1 hour ago, Renerabbitt said:

I've brought this up before in other threads where you mention this and I haven't seen a response.. I know its not perfect but it does work if you give a static main projects directory and then search for your project by project name. I am able to find my csv files from the project and plan name nvp's in that way automatically so long as I give a static master projects directory

Seems a bit complicated.  Can you show screen shots of this setup or a video?

Doug,

The key is to extend the handrails the same 1/2 tread dimension and specify "No Transitions".

3 hours ago, Renerabbitt said:

Joe I am curious, I keep giving a method for this, I am able to read..I have never checked write, and I am using PM.
My main gripe is no NVP for the folder tags

My problem is the text files are in my plan folder and I don't have a way to identify that in the PM.  If they were just in a fixed Windows Folder it would work but in my use case they have to be in a project specific folder.  I didn't see a way to get that.  The NVP is probably what's missing.

52 minutes ago, VHampton said:

After spending some time with Chief Architect X17’s new File Management system, I’ve decided to opt out — and I wanted to share why, in case it resonates with others who work solo and value simplicity.

Hi Val,

I'm in the same boat but I have additional problems with the PM.  One major problem is the inability to read/write external files with Ruby.  I hope CA will fix that and simplify the PM.  If so I might use it - but I'm not holding my breath.  

BTW, the PM also causes some problems with timing of macro operations.

Here's what I use:

The Main Text Style controls the Callout and the above line and below line take care of the others.  Here's an example:

I have this set in defaults for Layout Box Labels so it's automatic for anything I send to Layout.

Some of the macros are for other things labeled in Elevations and Sections (wall finish materials, etc) that depend on the view type.

For smooth transitions of handrails the landing would need to be extended 1/2 tread each way ("L" shape).  It's just simple geometry which would make the rails meet at the inside corner of the landing.

53 minutes ago, Ringos said:

Joe. Let's try to answer questions on the forum in complete sentences and give the person a complete solution. This will save people time and make the forums more helpful. If you have a solution, share it.

Hi Ringo,

He asked a simple question and I answered it.  Here's what's in the Core Library Catalog.

There's no need to make a new material.  In fact, I believe there is at least one wall type that can be used as a stem wall.  I have many CMU wall types in my default plans.  I don't recall if I defined those or if they were included in Chief's OOB installation.

Yes

You will need to re-migrate.  I'm not sure of the exact steps and you might need to be in PM mode.

I'm attending the UGM this year.  My wife and I will be arriving in Coeur d'Alene on Monday 8-25.  There's a reception on the 26th but there's no mention of where or what time.  Does anyone know the details?

Or you could use an invisible wall instead of a pass-thru and have the camera "Ignore Railings & Invisible Walls".  

HI Ed,

I am using X17 but not in Project Manager Mode. 

There are a variety of reasons I can't use the Project Manager.

• some macros won't work in PM
• file links to local external files (text and csv for example) don't work.
• dropbox backup is more complicated

Maybe Chief will get there eventually but I don't think it will be in X17.

I suspect you painted the glass or modified the standard glass material to be green.

Andersen Patio Doors (in fact most prefab patios) are integral units and would not need an extra jamb.  So if you simply uncheck "Has Jamb" there shouldn't be a problem with the RO.

This has been requested (many times) but at this time it hasn't been implemented.

Create a Molding Polyline and assign the baseboard molding.  For a staircase the Polyline should be a 3D Molding Polyline or it needs to be drawn in an elevation view.

BTW, you should have made your post in the Q&A Forum.

7 hours ago, Sakuhano said:

How to make layers only work for only a certain room without not displaying every kind of that object.

Layers work for everything. 

   You need to layers that the only objects in those specific rooms are assigned to.

1. Create layers  for furniture_room_a,  b,  c,  d,   etc.
2. Select all the furniture in a room.
3. Set the layer for all those items to one of those layers.
4. again, again, again

Now you can select just the layers you want displayed or not.

You might want a display layer set for each room so you can switch quickly.

It might also help to know what your system specs are, especially what GPU

FWIW,  I have some room style pallets with 0", 6", 12", 18" & 24" saved in my Library to drop the ceilings automatically.  I've also added those library objects to a tool bar for easy access.

Simple.

Select a Room

On the Edit Toolbar click the icon "Create Room Elevation Views"

Dimension Defaults > Secondary Format

One thing to note is that if the custom toolbar uses custom icons they must also be copied to the same location on the second system.

If you want a consistent roof height....

• Modify the room ceiling heights by specifying the room "Ceiling Finish":
  • Air Gap (space below Floor Joists, Rafters or Trusses)
  • Framing (2x4's or 2x6's)
  • 1/2" Drywall

That will create a flat ceiling below the framing above the room.