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Hey PM

I've only had one commercial project come up like this, that would need input from other MEP designs.. but that church addition got put on hold when their preacher resigned to move back to TN.  My plan was exactly like you mentioned though, you do your part as if your designing a home (except for any structural, electrical, hvac).  Keeping in mind locations that would be needed for these things.  Once done, pdf's and CAD files were going to be sent to the MEP teams, and the structural engineer, and they would draw their items up on their own borders.  I was going to ask for their CAD files or STEP (if done in 3D) to load into my model, to show a more accurate model, but it never got that far.  Because this required a lot of coordination, I had one POC (acting as a project manager).  Don't know if this helps, but that's my only action with the bigger commercial projects.

Where in FL are you?  Always looking for a Chiefer close by..

6 hours ago, NRST8TRKR said:

Thanks for these links

YOUR WELCOME KEN~

Hey there KJ,

Because most ICF blocks are not a nominal width, some of your interior dims are going to be "interesting" for sure.  I am assuming the interior will be wooden framed, so most will still be on the nom. side.   

As far as the alignment of both wall types, one thing to keep in mind, your going to have to center your stud over the concrete part of the ICF block, as it shows now, a good chunk of your frames wall is over the insulation.  Second, what are the plans for the exterior of the ICF above grade, or are you just going to leave the foam insulation exposed?  Thirdly, does 3/8" OSB really exist.?  Something I've never saw before.  Just asking for my own sakes.   

Check out Nudura or Fox websites I linked here.  Lots of great example, and details-- esp. Nudura (whom I have used)

https://www.nudura.com/

https://www.foxblocks.com/

I would be ecstatic if this was the quality I could get.

Mooses (plural spelling?) in the catalog I mentioned above

See if I understand.  You don't want the 3D object found in the "Man Cave No.1 Outdoorsman" catalog right?  You want what's its pictured in your post?

Well, if that's the case, your half way there with the image. 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00007/importing-and-applying-a-custom-picture-to-a-frame-computer-or-tv-screen.html

Are you looking to buy the plans (pdf files) or the actual CA files?  Would this require that you own them outright and I could not sell also?  Just a couple quick questions that popped into my head.

34 minutes ago, Renerabbitt said:

Twinmotion on the other hand, will absolutely take benefit of Large amounts of VRAM

Actually purchased Twinmotion and have been watching your training vids.   So that's another reason I've been looking at the higher VRAM. Love the quality of the renders and the movements you can do in Twin.  So much to learn though...

I really like my Alien, but need to upgrade myself.  Working the 1080 card.  My biggest thing I had issue were the hard drive "c" wasn't big enough to link dropbox too.  My "d" drive on the other hand is 2 TB.  I know when I do upgrade, the bigger GB aka VRAM (like you asked) and the bigger the operating drive the better.  

VRAM (video RAM) refers to any type of random access memory (RAM) specifically used to store image data for a computer display. VRAM's purpose is to ensure the even and smooth execution of graphics display.

Is Dell still saying December for delivery?   I was looking last week.  Need to spend $$ so Biden doesn't get it..  Write off baby!

Seems logical that @NBAGoodTime and @Basketballman should team up, just saying.

Always a genius.

I think about 75% have B&B.. going to try this next time.  Material region works great, but does take time.  

Geez.. that doesn't look like fun at all.  A lot of non-value added time to that doc.  Never heard of vector based.  Does this mean you need to create a new border layout to make room for their info, or did you already have one?

Good luck...

8 hours ago, Chopsaw said:

I meant the window not you

I know..  :-)  

No one even noticed the pretty 2019 Silverado in the driveway.. smh.. 

I'm going to get the floor plan schematic out today..  then if I still can't get it to delete by testing some thing out, will post.

What....  ?

I did the Control X and Control/Alt/V.. now I got the osb on both sets.

NOT going to any hospital if I can help it..   

Never saw this before, any ideas?  

I have a three story house, two sets of staircases.  On each level I have subfloor OSB showing up in the window.  These windows are all the same (copied)..  the doubles are mulled. 

I would do the symbol as well.  Its considered a block, so there really isn't any edge you can grab to though (point to point).. but since your building is square and parallel to that lot line, you should be able to eye ball it pretty close.  One note, you have to update your symbol if you intend to show modifications.

Attached I inserted a symbol of the left house so builder could see how these two plans looked together.   Both being built in simultaneously, 12' apart, too close for my comforts....

The other is a pocket neighborhood, all symbols on the site plan model.  

Curious, has anyone ever exploded a house symbol and can you?  I'm to scared to find out..  :-)     

Detailing a kitchen island that has a pony wall on the back side for a raised bar.  When I did the wall elevation view, the electrical did not show up (island 1)..  I thought "that's weird" because the wall elevation showed the electrical on the full wall.  When you uncheck "clip to room", the electrical does appear (island 2).  So I did the same for a end view (island 3 and 4) and the same thing happened.  It appears it does not recognize a pony wall, until I unchecked the "clip to room".  I looked at the settings and this isn't something to set.  Any ideas of why (a bug or the new norm)?      

I honestly don't remember if was the case in X12, and I just worked through it.

Thanks in advance.

Hey there..

Wits end here..  I did a house a couple years back, that the builder wanted open joist rafters on the soffits and lookouts on the eves.  Long story short, he built the house with soffits (saved a lot of $$).  Now when I did the original request, I unchecked Soffits in the roof dbx.  Fast forward, this house has now been sold to a new owner and they want to do an addition.  I am getting the house to an AB model so I can do this addition, but when I go to check the soffit in the dbx, it does not display.  Material is ok too..  I updated the defaults too... even rebuilt a roof, and tried modeling a new roof plane.. all the same result..

Hoping one of you pro's can help.

Thanks in advance.

How would you build it?  Is it actually two walls butted up or a wider stud on the bottom?  Either way, I do this in a bath using a wall definition for both, and setting the wider wall as a pony.  Then a cabinet shelf for the cap.  If its two studs butted up, create a wall def of just that, with a air gap to your liking.      

1 hour ago, ChiefUserBigRob said:

Of course now the damn wall stud is exposed lol. whatever!!!

This happens all the time in this situation.  Always have to add a solid to cover and paint...  One of the many issues with pony/railing walls.

7 hours ago, GeneDavis said:

It's Danver with an A

Yes it is...  never ever type without your glasses and at least one cup of coffee..   I still have that catalog up too.. SMH!

1 hour ago, icestorm-5456 said:

Can anyone help with a manufacturer catalog for said Items

Denver Stainless Outdoor Kitchen...  Chief has as a catalog too. 

I export a PBR camera view and give it a name.  Then I can drag/drop onto my layout sheet, set the scale (and pick save to plan).  I do this with all my camera views to get my sheet layed out the way I want it to look.  On the final layout cleanup, if any of those views need to be updated, I export a new view, then just re-browse (as show next to file name) and the picture replaces at the correct size.  

Taking it one step farther, I suppose a layout template could have generic views that person could always update from their current projects.  

11 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said:

email it to me and I'll take a quick look

Thanks Michael,

Just sent to your email in a zip file

Just now, Alaskan_Son said:

tail chasing induced headaches.

I have one of those now, unrelated to this post however.