DianeP

I am guessing the 2 and 3 way switches available  in the library are not "smart" switches as I can't  seem to get one of them to become 3 way when I connect two or more separate switches to the same light.  I guess I have to go back and replace them with individual switches, which is the way I always have done it, but thought I would try something new.  Anyone else get these to work with connections?  

Yes, I think you are right, but it still has a different end on it than what I can get my roofs to do.  Is it a certain setting that does this type of roof eve?  

On 2/15/2021 at 11:21 AM, solver said:

 

I downloaded the plan to have a look. Did we discuss this a week or 2 ago?

 

I was curious how  a different 2nd floor might look. It's a pain trying to align all the different walls.

 

Eric can you please teach me how you did your eve on the roof over the garage doors.  I've set my roof plane to boxed eve but can't get it to look like yours.  Thanks!

Good nights sleep and a fresh mind works wonders.  The rear porch roof wasn't touching the outside of the upstairs wall.  Fixed that and all is good with my CA world.  

Hi, I am back again with another issue with this house.  This time the ceilings on the open below, and bedrooms 3 and 4 have disappeared.  Not sure what I moved/did that caused it.  Anyone notice what it could be???  I've attached pictures of how it was, and and what it is like now. I also attached the .plan file.  Any ideas on fixing it back like its supposed to be???   

Bergman residence 3 CA-2.zip

7 hours ago, DianneDSC said:

 

This is a great idea. I go to websites like Kohler, GE, etc to find a model number to search for what I need in the Chief Catalog. 

 

 

Not perfect as the bottom part does not include a panel but this works for flexibility with the lites and dimensions around the glass.

 

 

 

 

 

  Well that is neat.  I appreciate you sharing it with me Dianne.  BTW you have a great name, but you spell it wrong, lol!

That is exactly what I was looking for!   thanks!  It does take too long to do the search.  It would help if there was a cheat sheet for Simpson or the other manufacturers where we could see which one we were looking for before we go to search.... like a laminated page with pictures of the various doors and their code names.  Maybe there is something on line or something the manufacturer can email me.  I will check.  Thanks again!!!

Edit:  I found this on their website.  It lets you narrow the doors down to whether interior or exterior, glass and how much glass (1/2 or 3/4) and then you get a 20 pages of doors.  This door was on page 3 numbered as 77506 Nantucket. 

https://www.simpsondoor.com/find-a-door/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7NKBBhDBARIsAHbXCB6pFZ5iAjgv1OAzGCm8gJ2POmR76B30iXP7Ix6vmo2RoS1YnlMeR6saAmKREALw_wcB

4 minutes ago, robdyck said:

When my clients want custom items like that, I just quickly draw them in using p-solids or 3d moldings. Often faster than searching the library, seeing as you were already in the right view and using the right tools. I place them on a trim layer that displays in 3D views and my working set only.

Great idea!!! I will use that next time.  Thanks!

57 minutes ago, joey_martin said:

Simpson Door catalog.

I thought I looked through all their doors.  I will go back and double check.  Thanks!

26 minutes ago, Chopsaw said:

No doors are not quite as easy as windows.  Here is a short tutorial I wrote a while back that should help.

 

 

Thanks!!!!! I will check it out.

Are there any  doors available where you can design the height of the panel at the bottom and the add lites to the glass like you can a window?.  I have to make this door have 6 lites but it won't allow the lite adjustments.  

I think this is close enough.  Thanks for the help!!!!  On side note ( I may put this under its own topic) are there any doors that you can design that have the panel at the bottom adjustable and the glass allowed to have lites.  I have to make this door have 6 lites but it won't allow the lite adjustments.  

Just now, solver said:

 

Accomplish what?

Sorry I wasn't clear.  The gable that is on the front porch that is open with columns underneath the sides.  is it something I can use a roofing tool to do or do I have to draw a shape  get the thick vault.  How do I get it to be open in the gable area, 

46 minutes ago, joey_martin said:

You will need an invisible wall separating the porch so that you can have no ceiling checked in that section yet have a ceiling on the other section. From there, either use framing members or polysolids to create the "ceiling" surface.

48 minutes ago, robdyck said:

It's just a gable roof with a vaulted ceiling pitched to match the roof. In that example, it would appear as though enough roof structure depth has been left so that sloping-flat roof trusses can be used for the roof structure. You can set that depth for those 2 roof planes, or you can use ceiling planes. Either way, you'll want an exterior room with NO flat ceiling.

That example would be easily modeled with a p-solid and some 3d molding polylines for the battens. All easily drawn in a section or elevation view.

I used both of your suggestions to get me going.  I tried to do it with ceiling surface making it 10" thick but  it didn't hug the roof eve and it didn't have the "legs" showing on the inspiration picture.   I will try my hand and modeling it with a polysolid..   

I need some ideas on how to accomplish this from someone that has more expertise than I do. I've always draw them with a beam going across at the bottom supported by the columns.   Also, what is the correct wording for this type of roof, if anyone knows.  

Agreed!  No this is a new plan attempt.  I like what you did with the plan,. Maybe I can talk them into it.  Certainly would be an easier build.  

Duh!  Changed the setting as you mentioned Eric and it worked. 

47 minutes ago, solver said:

Just guessing, but check your Build Platform To settings. Probably set to the exterior.

 

Or maybe you want to set Hang Platform Above ...

I think you are right.  There is something with the wall type that isn't right but I have tried to compare the dialogs from a different wall type that works properly and can't seem to see the difference.  I have had the same thing happen when I tried to use a screen porch railing wall type.  Floor under the porch disappeared on the second floor.   Would love to know the setting that needs to be changed for next time.  

K,  need to have someone make me feel stupid, LoL!  Why isn't their a gap where the floor system should show brick going all the way up?

Bergman residence 3 CA.plan

Is there a way to generate the support structure for exterior stairs without changing the landings to decks?  I am always going back in and adding posts but wondered if there is a better way to do it.  What do you folks do?  Thanks!

Oh wow,  thanks guys for all your help.  I think I should be able to work it out now.  I'll  let you know if I run into complications.   THANK YOU!!!!

9 hours ago, Chopsaw said:

This still breaks a few rules but see what you and your client think.  It mostly maintains the original intent I think.

 

 

I can give you the file as a reference but please don't use it as your master.

If you could send the file so I can compare the roof plane locations that would be great.  Thanks for your help!

Just now, Chopsaw said:

You might be able to modify Eric's idea just a bit and have the ridge of the entrance meet the left right ridge exactly and then relax the new right plane that intersects the garage to also top out at the original height of the main left right ridge.  Did that make sense ? 

Sorry I am having trouble understanding, I am feeling a little dense right now, so it isn't your fault.  Just overworked my brain the last several days.  It might rain sometimes in Pensacola, LoL,  like in Hurricane Sally or other ground soaking rains that last days where we end up with flooding issues.  Definitely need a  water tight house here. 

1 hour ago, solver said:

I moved the right hand column over to the right making its spacing the same from center as the far left one, and adjusted the roof so the overhangs were the same. Pulled the problem roof plane forward.

 

 

Added some trim.

 

That house looks beautiful. Thanks for giving it a shot.   The truss company and client have the left hip roofs ridge continuing across the house so there is a longer horizontal ridge on the house.  I gave there truss sheets in another post.

Here is the truss layout sheet from what the truss company designed that I am trying to duplicate.  Perhaps it just won't work the way they expect it to???  If you go to the roof plan view and turn on the CAD, Roofs LAYOUT PICTURE layer you will see where I copied the layout picture in to work with it.

BOBBY WELCH-1.pdf

BOBBY WELCH-2.pdf

BOBBY WELCH-3.pdf

1 hour ago, 7654321 said:

Hope this helps ! , mostly done with auto roofs and ceiling heights changed at front of house.

See Roof Plan page 

Roof Plan check it out.plan

Thanks for your efforts,  That would work, but the client likes the more simplified roof the truss company came up with, so I am trying to replicate it. I think I will just let them know the issues I am having and tell them I can fix the plan cosmetically to match what they want, but there could be water issues.  

 As an aside, I see you are from Lancaster.  I have a sister and her family that are in Rosamond.  Another sister is in Reseda,  I graduated from Newbury Park High in Newbury Park but live in Pensacola FL now.   Small world.