Chopsaw

No I think that is still a feature request at this point.  I think the solution is to place the newels manually and use the auto posts.

1 minute ago, mkennedy2000 said:

I didnt quickly find a way to add new column headings using the schedule tool. I didn't find a way to do things like an electrical load calc or a plumbing fixture load calc. Spreadsheets are so fast and easy, a spread sheet version of the custom schedule might be a really useful feature. As opposed to using macros and behind the scenes stuff.

True but we are not quite there yet.  You can link a spread sheet but is still quite awkward and not quite live.  You might be surprised how much can be done with macros.  If you have something that you do all the time it is worth automating it to reduce the chances of human error and speed up production but it can be a bit of an initial investment if it is something complex.

It would be good if you could confirm what version and what update you are referring to.

X13 v.23.3.0.81   seems to work fine running on windows 10.....

3 hours ago, SusanC said:

Well, I found an old 5 page thread from January 2013 started by Gteacher about this very topic.  Gteacher, are you still on this forum? 

He is still around, but you need to call him like this:  @GerryT

While you are waiting for a response from tech support or a better answer here have a look through this article:

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00106/troubleshooting-3d-camera-view-display-problems-in-chief-architect.html

2 minutes ago, joey_martin said:

Yep

Got it ! 

If any of you are interested in having all that in one schedule that sorts and tallies itself I could likely set it up for you on the weekend.

1 minute ago, joey_martin said:

Not sure what you mean. The conditioned schedule includes all the "living spaces" and the unconditioned schedule includes spaces like garages, unfinished basement storage, etc..

I am just not sure what you are calculating or how you are calculating it.  It sort of sounds like you are just creating two lists of rooms using note schedules,  but I am a little confused as to the value of that ?  It seems if that is what you are doing if would be more beneficial to just include conditioned or unconditioned in the room label.

I envisioned that OP wanting a schedule that listed all the room names and gave an area for conditioned or unconditioned and then tallied them.

11 minutes ago, joey_martin said:

Use the CUSTOM SCHEDULE tool. Create one for the conditioned spaces and one for the unconditioned spaces. Save them in a CAD detail in your template plan and you only have to do it once and will calculate those for you automatically from then on.

How are you doing that without access to the conditioned space information ?

Pretty sure Rob's method would work but we should not be forced to dip that low. And chief will have difficulty totaling material names.

If they give us an OIP panel for rooms in X14 you will be able to do it with a regular room schedule and I don't have the answer for that yet.

Otherwise you will need to learn some rather complex ruby programming knowledge or hire someone that does.

If you need it today look up the info and create a text box schedule.

3 minutes ago, CharlesVolz said:

Sorry Chop.

Not a problem.  It looks like we agree. 

That is what you have specified as subfloor sheathing for the rooms above.  What you need is some framing to hold it up and then you can attach the basement ceiling to that.

marquis select perhaps ?  Lock anything else that might be nearby....

So basically you want to cut a great big gaping hole in your roof and then add additional load to the compromised structure ?

I think this is a situation where you will want to get the advice of a competent builder before you start drawing.

If you are able to provide the necessary details of the existing structure and what you hope to build on top there are people here that can give you advice.  Even an over frame is a complex process but what you are proposing is another level above that.  Not that it can't be done but it can get quite complicated very quickly depending on the exact circumstances and local building codes.

49 minutes ago, FelthamUK said:

Already tried that and reset toolbars. Nothing.

The reset should work but you could try plugging in that third monitor again and just make sure to move things back to your main monitor before shutting down.

2 hours ago, lbuttery said:

but very easy to print 11 x 17 at Staples or Office Depot etc

Yup.   Self serve in my area, so no waiting around.

Here is the previous discussion on the topic even though there were no detailed solutions presented.

Start with this setting:  So you don't get a birdsmouth.

But then you will have quite a bit of manual building and editing to do at an "expert level".

You will not find a setting for the metal webs....  At least in X13 anyway. 

Most likely that will need to be done with a symbol or molding.

I think it was Joe that originally posted this method.

referenced ? obj = referenced : obj = owner

obj.layer

Does that do what you are after set to "None" and "Evaluate" ?

6 hours ago, lbuttery said:

most home printers can do 11 x 17

Sorry but this is not as true as you would like it to be.  That statement is more suitable to office printers.

53 minutes ago, tburke21 said:

No, the interior walls don't touch the exterior walls. 

Did you read the information that was provided to you ?   Those walls are there for a reason.

1 hour ago, Renerabbitt said:

if a>=(input your length)

a="4x King Stud Ea. Side"

else

a="2x King Stud Ea. Side"

end

If you wanted to go that route. Headers have their own labels and know their length so it might make more sense to look at that option.

You could fairly easily include that with your window label as that info is entered and stored with the window but possibly the framers would not look at that in the right sequence.  

Do you show wall details or studs and headers in plan views ?

Yes it is completely possible.  Great option for preliminary concept plans.  You just need to create or modify an existing border and title block to suit with standard cad tools.

It would likely be easier to use a molding or even an offset room molding if the structure is a single room.  However there is something else that I can't really explain the logic of.  You can create a pony wall that is the same as the main wall but slightly shorter and then apply your wall cap and use the offsets to position it and it seems to work. 

It is only available in a 3D view.  So  3D > Camera View Options > Cross Section Slider...