Chopsaw

Have to run out for a bit but any of those methods will work. Check this for Wireframe.

Try a Countertop with a molding or solid subtraction. Wire frame modeling also works great for things like chimney caps and shower pans.

No do it in the Symbol DBX.

Recreate the 2d cad block and you should be good.

I think the roof plane will be an issue Mike. Likely need to make a symbol from that one if you need it in the library. Otherwise just keep it in a plan file if it needs to be edited later as symbols don't explode well.

Any chance they are connected perimeter walls ? Select the exterior room and "Make Room Polyline" and open it. It will give you the combined Length.

Sounds like you are using Live Views, Open the Layout box to check the DBX. Try Plot Lines with Color Fill and it should be a little crisper although there is still a slight offset issue with the color fill that still exists in X10 unfortunately.

I don't think Chief has a Stock layout for those sizes although their use is quite common. Easy to take an existing one and edit the paper size and borders which you will likely want to do anyway and save it as a new template. Are your elevations plot lines with color fill or live? And what version are you using ?

That is definitely how it should be but I recently got one from a surveyor that was scaled and when I asked about it they said they have always done it that way.

I think this is the problem Johnny is referring to. If so it is a known limitation that should not be. We just need more people to tell Chief about it so they will have reason to fix it.

If you post the DWG file someone may be able to take a look and provide some suggestions. I would not suggest messing with unit conversions. Most North American surveys seem to import in ft unless it is clear they are metric and they may still import in ft. Bring the survey in and measure a known distance an use transform and replicate to correct the scale.

See if this helps.

I usually use an attic wall specifically defined with just a sheathing layer and siding that will attach directly to the gable end wall truss. Not sure about a pole barn. Would that be just strapping and sheet metal ? If so you would strap manually and then the wall would just be sheet metal or if you have trouble with the wall just use a p-solid drawn in elevation view. Sorry about the chatter. Glad you interrupted. If that does not work @ShaneK will be happy to tell you how he does it.

I may have actually posted before you on that one Mick. Your just closer to the server.

Interesting concept Johnny. I suppose it would also need to rotate the North Arrow accordingly. An on screen display might also be helpful to prevent any unnecessary errors. You might want to get that posted into suggestions.

Frame it and it should render properly.

Ok Glenn's way you will need to create a cad overlay for the posts in plan view. My way you would need a cad overlay for the walls and wall framing. I think Eric's method will give the best result even though it will take a little more setup. Framing should also not require any editing with Eric's method, maybe.

I cheated a little. Eric's idea will work but Glenn's might be more straight forward. Trying it now. Hang on.

Something Like this ?

No not a framed wall unless you absolutely need to show that. Is it actually going to be finished like your original posting but with the corner posts to the floor ?

Make it a Railing Wall with a panel railing. Not really sure what the panel should look like but you can make it what ever you like. Post the plan and a picture of what it should look like and someone will help you out. Also helpful to know what version you are using.

Yes Glenn is correct, it works on a PC as well. You will need to set your bisecting angles but with one entry you will get all four 90° vector angles. Also easy to forget those rare tools that only show up occasionally. Thanks Glenn.

Go to General Plan Defaults and set the odd angle in the "Additional Angles" boxes and turn on. I believe they need to be set at the actual angle and the 180 deg. equivalent. Check by turning on your "Angle Snap Grid". P.S. When setting up your elevation cameras turn off Allowed Angles and snap to a perpendicular cad line. If you leave Allowed angles set to the same angle there is a bug in X10 that will give you a snap that is just slightly off and screw up anything but a simple vertical measurement.

That should give you time to fill out your signature for next time you need help.

Yes that took an extra millisecond but it was hauntingly similar to your post.