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Some of these might work for you.....and some won't. para-DETAILS.calibz

I use a stream deck so I don't need to have a keyboard short cut.....just the tool icon on the button. Streamdeck mobile is great for the iPad - up to 128 buttons per page. With that, I just numbered each short cut with a 4 digit number. 4-digit because if you have the number 3 for break, then you can not have a 3X or a 3XX or a 3XXX number because you get the warning that 3 is used. 5000 series HOTKEYS.xml

ALL X16 (2024-06-10.xlsx I might be missing a few if an update has occurred since this list was created.

[Framing] Porch roof to common roof - SU Framing - Porch Shed to Common Roof 01.skp

Some SU details. If you want the SU files, let me know.

Yep. I think the Continuous Sheathing directive jumped the gun. I'm in W. WA and it never gets cold enough for people to concern themselves about such high (over the top) heat "loss" It seems that the code writers (WSEC) always want to make changes every 3 years to validate their income......apologies if my cynicism is rough.

Fonts https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4q3x92w1df77iudzm476e/AE-nOvLzN6MA2B5ZINwVuSY?rlkey=5yszh34np4v3akhcsgop48dbq&dl=0 RISE_OVER_RUN.pdf

PC set up is needing some updating. Mac is doing A-okay COMPUTER STORAGE DIAGRAM.pdf

I'm working to update this to 2021 IRC https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p46dfhuthe3ncth1d7fch/2020-ROUGH-STAIR-FRAMING.pdf?rlkey=5tgy29thaltkq29c7zb00gfav&dl=0 CAD SCALES.pdf wall panel details.pdf

I created this mind map (back when I was into that sort of thing) to capture what I needed in a typ. plan for permit. Maybe you have a different set of steps, requirements, procedures.

STUFF ABOUT FRAMING(s).pdf This is a highly compressed PDF. For better graphics download the original from this dropbox link. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6a4e6d61ol9dgqlx7phdg/STUFF-ABOUT-FRAMING.pdf?rlkey=s2bxc1ef46wj95hmwe7uw4rn5&dl=0

Just some things I have created over time. More to follow. Flashing Detail.pdf 2025 ROUGH FRAMED STAIR DETAILS.pdf STAIR - RISER MATRIX.pdf

The NEAL overhang

I know most people are great with renders and imagery.......I'm not. I actually try to avoid the rendering world unless it is requested and paid for. I'm that clueless. What I enjoy doing is to provide framing details to help understand and frame the structure. It started with me as a framer, on my own projects. Like snapping/popping out a rake wall on the floor and measuring the pieces - so 80s. Or running a calculator to figure (and fat finger) things out. Then it slowly grew to building entire homes in a warehouse in TN. Chief is pretty good.....not automated, but as a 100% manual CAD option. I throw in AC LT and SketchUp to make sure things work. I now have a couple builders who want and pay for this level of understanding. Recently I was shown a way to do a gable overhang from a retired Canadian framer. We will be doing that right after Christmas. I'll include some pictures. If you are in need of such info, just reach out to me. Take care

Our blocking comes with 3 @ 2" holes drilled in them and screened = bird blocks

Is this a clean plan or did you have other walls near there that have since been deleted? I've seen ghost walls do crazy things sometimes.

Lay on valley. I think I've seen a chief video on over framing or something similar. If I run across it, I'll be back

I hope that’s going to be metal or some kind of synthetic. When I see the word “framing” I default assume wood

Hotkeys in a StreamDeck.....playing with power

Whether lines or fills, AutoCAD calls all those things Hatching. Chief and maybe SketchUp might be the only ones making that distinction

I use separate plan files. I'm not savy enough with chief to do everything in one plan file. - As-built plan - Demo Plan - New proposed plan. Even the site plan is it's own plan file. All are sent to a single layout file. Referenced files can be overlaid to create some nice views between as-built and new for example.

I’m doing similar. Post-framed into (2) DADU air b n b. occupancy risk category 1 engineering versus occupancy risk category 2 engineering

Steve, You are a generous and helpful man. Thank you. I hope I get skilled enough to do likewise in the future.

I can help you. No charge. A couple of hours on zoom might get you going in the right direction. I use X16 Premiere and SketchUp Pro. If you are using Home Designer, I don't have experience with that. My open time is evenings on the west coast. mike@para-cad.com