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Graeme, either you or I do not understand his request. If you can do what I am requesting in the previous thread, I wish you would show me how to do it.

They switch to the same layer set.... not good..... I think we should be be able to have different layer sets or anno sets or ref sets for each view we are looking at. I will take it a step further and say we should be able to have level 1 open in three different windows and each window should be able to have a different anno or layer or ref set. IOW, I should be able to see the floor plan for level one, the elec plan for level one and the framing plan for level one open at the same time. I have been requesting this for years, I suppose you were absent when I sent out the memo.

You are correct, I do know this. I wanted to make sure that the OP understood the limitations with auto build roof. I understand that The Great Glenn Woodward does auto roof rebuild. However, on just about every project I work on I have a mixture of rafter sizes and often times I have a mixture of conventional framing and truss framing. With the mixtures I have, auto build roof never works.

I experienced the slow down with a STORAGE BUILDING (many 10'x10' rooms). It was not a difficult model. I agree with Richard, a stripped down model plays havoc with BIM. Somehow, CA must fix this...... instancing? Maybe?

Can you independently specify different rafter depths at each wall and can you independently specify whether it is a truss roof or a conventionally framed roof that is bearing on a particular wall?

That my friend is a very tricky cricket. A few comments.... - If the ridge is parallel to ground, then you probably have 2 different roof pitches for each side of saddle. - If the two roof planes for the saddle are the same pitch, then the ridge is not parallel to ground but is sloped. Nothing wrong with this, just a couple of observations.

Yes, this has been my thinking. However I am starting to using RT for boiler plate note blocks.

Mon Cherie, what a nice post, I too do not understand what Terry is saying. However, upon Terry's suggestion, I will not waste my time answering any questions he may have.

Do you think it is user error or a bug in CA?

Here you go

That is my rule of thumb. I have started using 2x14 in lieu of the lvl's, my clientele are not as wealthy as Alan's clientele.

That has been my argument since day 1.

You are seeing the same thing in both views. You are looking at the wood top plates. The white areas is the top of your room crown molding. Again, I think both views are showing the same thing, I believe you are not looking at it correctly.

always post your plan for a quick and accurate answer.

There are some folks that do not like to share. I do not understand it either. I learned from a client of mine who was alway willing to share his knowledge with his competitors. He believed by sharing, he would be rewarded in spades. A valuable lesson he taught me. I have found this to be true.

Thanks guys, I finally got it. Some years I am a little slow on the uptake.

Would it be possible to show a picture of the macro with Joe's fix shown and a pic of where I am to find this macro? Thanks.

LOL, I am going through this now with a site analysis of pervious and impervious areas. I do not need any decimal spaces, I am not a mechanical engineer. The closest tolerance I am expected is to the whole number.

I don't get it either.

...... Joe, I wish I new how to do what you are recommending, but I don't. i am not a programmer and I do not have time to learn. I am looking for the answer. I would like to hire you in about 2 weeks to get this crap worked out and then I will share in a video with others. I wish the designers and the programmers could stick to what they do best.

Does anybody know how to limit the decimal spaces for areas? I am not sure if my landscaper needs to put in 326.3468524 s.f. of sod. I think 330 sf would be accurate enough. bbb minimize decimal numbers 1.plan

If you don't post a plan, I ain't guessing and I doubt there are too many others who will spend their valuable time guessing to help you solve your problem. Please post your current plan.

I bet you need to rebuild framing. I ALWAYS HAVE AUTO FRAMING ON.

You have an object in the hinterlands. Turn all layers on, then do a select all for each level, you will find that you have something located in Mumbai. Delete that object and then the overview camera will behave.

I too have been asking for this for a long time. And while I am at it, I would like to define the down hill fascia at square cut and the up hill fascia as plumb cut...... think shed roofs.