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So this has to be up against the wall to work? Where I've noticed where it doesn't work is like steps to a porch post, or floating stairs (what I am working on now, that is not supported by a wall)

I've been meaning to ask this for a minute.. As the subject states, in the stair dbx, we have the option to "extend" top end or bottom end. What's the trick, because this has never worked for me? I always, have to model a solid for that void. Or is this something different than I think it is.. which is to extend the railing in either direction.

@capitaldesigns Hey Mike, Doing something like this myself as we speak. What you do, as Renee mentions, is create a room with the room divider tool. I always make this "wall" a layer that doesn't print in this case. Once you have the room sized, go to the room dbx and pick the "open below" option. You'll then see your stairs. Don't forget to turn that room label off and uncheck if there is a roof or ceiling above it.

@mlyner https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00488/creating-exposed-rafter-tails.html Check this out... see if this leads you in the right direction.

I'm not an astronomist, but I am pretty sure it doesn't. DST takes a play here too. Are you like really off on the shadows?

Thanks.. so you saw what I saw. I appreciate the input. The arrowed picture is perfect.

Starting off on a new 5k build. I will have the center main home, with two wings angled off on each end. I am no where close to being done, but every time I see this floor, it's driving my right eye crazy.. lol. Off the main entrance, the flooring is perpendicular to that wall, but as you go down the hall, that pattern is now angled. I am kinda ok with it like this in the hall, but the bedrooms, it just doesn't look right. Do you change this or leave as is? If I change the bedrooms, it will be an obvious clash in pattern direction at the hall. I was hired as a referral, because this home owner loved the idea of having realistic images of the build she saw I had did. So I want to present something pleasing, so her right eye doesn't go crazy like mine. Any ideas on how to make this better? I am open to suggestions.

@SH_Canada Thanks man, that was it.. I had it as default text style and not room label style.

I've been meaning to ask this for a while.. just didn't take the time until now. In my Plan Default Set all my room labels are Bold and underlined. Exactly how I want them, but in all my other plan views (electrical, kitchen and baths, etc...) the room labels are not bold or underlined. How and where do I get these to come in correctly on these other views? Thanks

@Alaskan_Son WOW.. So did I Larry. I'll have to read up this myself.

Look at your ceiling and your roof framing defaults. Your actual ceiling might be framed a different nom lumber width than your roof framing sizes.

YEP.. don't know why I had import anxiety on that, it was pretty simple.

I had to create a new layer set on this current plan that had a walk out basement. So I created a set for the foundation part of it, so I could detail the foundation separately from the basement plan. I want to copy this new set to my temp-plate file. But it looks like, from what help is stating, that all the layer sets get copied over. Is there a way to copy a specific set? And if not, will there be any issues if Imported that .layers file into my template, like will it create duplicates? I am assuming not, but want to make sure from you pro's. Thx.

I have a 3-planed ceiling, not really a cathedral, I need to put T&G pine on this in the direction showed because of the ceiling framing. How do I get this pattern to line up? I had thought to create a new material and adjust the center plane in the direction it needed to go, BUT when I do that, all three planes change... its acting as one. I did this ceiling using ceiling planes. Any ideas how to align? Thanks in advance

I'm not sure, but I would think there would be some manual components to it. Why is this needed is the first question, like is this for a future expansion? I guess how I would do it, is to put in a door opening, without jamb, casings, etc.. this will get you a framed doorway w header. Then manually, add the framing to enclose it, and drywall per side. This shouldn't take to long. I'd make it a block too, so if the door moves, you can move the internal components with one pick. Other than that, looking at the door dbx, I am not seeing another option, BUT there are many on here who are well versed in Chief that might know.. My $.02. Good luck.

That is really cool...

I don't get a lot of CMU houses here, let alone a two-story one, but this one I noticed the second floor exterior doors have a header underneath them. Is this typical for a CMU build? BTW, there is a header above the door as there should be. I checked and this is does not have a sill. Like I said, the CMU's I've done prior were single story, so if this is a common thing. Great, I learned something today. But the brain in me, says a header under the door, doesn't make sense.

DEFINETLY.. it sounds like she was talking to herself. Instead of two walls, why not build one wall with all you need, using a concrete exterior and a furred wall on the inside? In the wall DBX, unlimited options for building this wall out.

I couldn't agree with you more, OOTB it should be this way. Believe it or not, It used to be worse, I think in either 15 or 16 we are able to do as Rene showed. For the most part thought, I model my own post, esp. if I don't have rails or balusters..

@Renerabbitt I think you were to be tagged..

@JKEdmo Is there a room above this room? Sometimes that causes issues. In this case, I just used soffits, if it's being a butt..

I modeled this terrain with my main floor at 0, and I am on a hill per say, looking down to a road that is ~8' lower. The road "true" elevation is 11.31' (NAVD88). I want my terrain contours labels to read correctly, and not stating the road is at 0' and my top contour is at 8'. How do I make this happen? I thought moving by editing the complete model, would do that. And where is the setting for contour dims?

Cool stuff. I started a brief folder of art too, just no where near what you have. This will help.

When your in the plan mode or a section view (or even in layout), turn on the "Line Weights" and you should see what it will look like in the layout views. This way, if they appear to thick or thin, you can adjust accordingly.

Hey Krissy, Its def a mess, but the layout is cool. Does the architect really want these roof planes like this? Drainage issues everywhere. The first thing that pops out to me are your roof planes. First get the ridges in line with each other, esp. at the corners and straighten them out. Second, you have planes on top of planes...see attached vid. get each section as its own entity, and connect with the "Join Roof Planes" tool. Try aligning main walls from below with the walls on second floor. Turn "WALL LAYERS" on to, so you can see your walls easier. This will be a start.. take care of these and repost if you still need help. roof planes.mp4