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If a person can't do any of these webinars, I assume they can find on YouTube or somewhere else? Regardless, looks like I will need to add some more ram.

Hey Nick, If I am understanding your request. Under the Chief Architect Core Catalogs is a folder "Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing". Go to Electrical, Outlets, Surface Mounted, Appliances. Pick one that close to what you need, then just note on your legend.

Curious here.. Is this the typical method of doing columns like this, is using "Cabinet, Countertops" instead of a built up column with a wall definition? Will the software build a frame here? Would have solved the light fixture issue if it was a wall. But if this works, and it frames, I can see this saving time, esp. with the job I complete last year, and getting ready to duplicate.

And that's why there is a new bright LED light/fart fan in the that room.. Looking forward to receiving and reading all four books.

Its cool. We are all newbies at the beginning.

How about your ceiling surfaces layer?

That's not the ceiling shown, its your roof plane. Check to see if your ceiling is checked

Thanks Mick, Its been a while since I researched books, and ordered. These two links got me thinking of other projects too, like a pole barn house I am also doing. So I bought the two you listed and two others.. Thanks for the reminder that there is literature out there, that isn't found via Google. Of course wife think these are boring reads.. :-)

Yes it does help. Any terms that point me in a better direction on this style, helps tremendously. Thanks DE

Haven't pulled the plan, but as Eric says, looks like the typical Wall elevation camera. Is the hall at the closet entry separated by an invisible/room divider wall? Another thing to check is the "back clip after" option in the cross section dbx

Speaking for myself, I love Chiefs roof program. Wish it had more layer control (fascia, soffit, etc..), but other than that, once you do as these gents suggest, practice, practice and practice.. throw a bad word or two in there.. it really is cool how the planes can line up. It amazes me what these programmers can do. Good luck

I searched this sight you sent, where did you find this chart? There will be some loads on these, esp. lateral, house is being build in a hurricane wind zone area, so if I get this contract, I will have to rely on engineer before I attempt to design and spec out. Like I mentioned, def not used to this type.. not a 4x4 post by any means. For quoting purposes, I will figure a couple more hours than normal. Thanks Eric!

Hi Eric, Yes I did. Your link looks good too. I know these "slide" over a post of some kind or a built up structure. I'm trying to find out how to design the structural part, or get close enough for a engineer to look at.

I was asked to bid this 3500 sq. ft. design. I have never done this style type, and really not my favorite, but I do like a challenge. Would this house be considered a Classic Colonial, I have no idea. The house itself and the roof, I don't see a problem with, but my concern would be the columns, esp. being at 20' + tall? Would anyone have a place where I can go see details of this (link), esp. the structural parts. Any help or direction will be appreciated. Thank

Never heard this term before... is it fancy term for Architectural designer?

Thanks David.. After watching, looks like I am on the same page by using polys. Gave you an upvote for others that might not know how to do this. Video showed it being a simple task. Looks like linen door wont open with molding. Sorry.. have a checkers eye.

Hey Sardine.. love them in mustard sauce BTW, don't forget to clean out your archive folder too. I found that's where most of my "C" space was being wasted. You can move over to D or delete. And the end of the day I usually upload to Dropbox (with a new name-date), "THEN" delete the archives. But good to have when you have a crash or power outage, until then.

It sure is....

To all you other west coasters.. man I feel for you guys/gals, cannot even imagine. Even if your not in the fire areas, the smoke must be horrendous. My brother lives in Phoenix and cannot go outside with his asthma. The news looks like a video literally from hell, with skies orange, and the backdrop all fire and brimstone. If I could send one of the tropical depressions full of rain your way, I would.. Stay safe my fellow Chiefer's...

Great job Christina, very cool~

Hi Steve, I had no issue moving, adding, walking through camera. NO rebuild pop up at all. I have fond memories of the beach there in Holland and Grand Haven.. Sisters still live there..

yes sir... already noted. Thank you!

The matching gable access via the breezeway was shot down. I will be putting in a 1 hour wall just cover the a$$es. She is OK with two pull down stairs attic accesses. Now to find a place for these ugly things. I really liked the gable access to, but not my house. Thanks for all the input.. at least I know I was thinking along the right path, as you all.

My suggestion to client.. And to me has to be cheaper in the long run...

I am glad to see I was on the same train of thought as you gents. And like you mentioned its 5/8 drywall, so not going to break a bank. I just want to make sure its noted, even if not required, can't go wrong. Joe, I love the idea of the vault, I will ask Sharon (my client) if she likes it also. Maybe even create my attic access to both sides via that "gable wall" instead of going through ceiling. Gets rid of me trying to figure out a location for these ugly things.