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yes I put the sun low per the CA video for an interior rendering

hmmm does not seem to make a difference. tried moving the direction angle, doesnt seem to make a difference either. any other ideas?

thanks, i will try than

Looking through the window the ground looks washed out. I played around with the sunlight but it never looks like the outside camera. Any ideas?

or any other adjective of your choice. anyone know how to fix the fluorescent light in the ceiling from doing this, I've been watching the CA video, but I do not see that they have this issue thanks pot lights dont seem to have the same issue:

if you go to help->launch help and search for terms, it is pretty good a search for "buy list" returns on the first hit Structural Member Reporting ../../Resources/img/btn/lumberspec.pngStructural Member Reporting allows you to specify how framing members are calculated in the Materials List. Structural Member Reporting supports multiple saved defaults, which means that you can set up different reporting methods for different purposes. See Multiple Saved Defaults. When a Materials List is created, the Currently Active Default specified in the Saved Structural Member Reporting Defaults dialog is used. Once created, the default a Materials List references can be changed using the Structural Member Reporting Control drop-down in the toolbars. See Organizing Materials Lists. There are four Reporting Methods to choose from: Buy List calculates the framing materials of the different structural components of the plan by counting individual pieces and matching them to a list of board sizes that you specify. Cut List calculates the framing materials of the different structural components of the plan by counting the individual pieces present in the model. Linear Length calculates the framing materials of the different structural components of the plan in linear lengths. Mixed Reporting calculates framing materials using a combination of linear lengths and piece counts and is recommended for saved Materials Lists in legacy plans.

"cardboard between the rafters" product are available at the big orange store here. you just fold the sides and the friction holds them in. cheap, easy. and I've seen them a lot here I believe technically they are only required for loose fill. I specify roxul batt for most additions, and as such only specify the min 1" gap above the insulation in the detail

interestingly on this plan I have two different roof pitches and the top plate in the roof plane is changing between them The one roof plane has 216 3/8 top of plate and the other has 219-15/16 for top of plate, but the room is 218-7/8 so i think it is a bug as in the roof dbx the definition is the room The Top of Plate is defined by the ceiling height of the room below and is reported here for reference. N/A displays if no room is below the roof plane.

my room height: my roof: my truss: so 231-3/16 baseline less top plate from room of 218-7/8 = 12-5/16 . Truss heel is 12-5/16" I will note that if your baseline "line" is not actually on the outside of the top plate, you will get odd results. when i first put in these comments my baseline was on the outside of the wall layer (siding) and it was out by 1/2". Once I corrected, the math worked out. note as well any time you move a roof plane up or down you need to open up the truss and check "force rebuild"

For the reason you describe, i've gone to sending images instead of live views to layout for 3d camera. PIA to update though, as you have to resend constantly. I assume you have elevations as plot lines? I have yet to find a nice solution other than lowering the DPI, as you have. I did put in a suggestion that the live camera be configurable to a specific DPI which matches the send as image. i.e. if I can send an image to layout and it is a smaller PDF, then the live camera should be able to adjust itself to do the same.

did you try the "buy list"

I have sent you a possible solution

I run into this all the time, and then I remember I must change the absolute elevations. which is unfortunate because then you have to do math, although the ability to just type in +1' next to the current number helps

normally after I send this to layout, I will crop the lefthand side in layout

not sure I understand, if a normal layout has say 10 pages, and each has a page title such as front elevation, rear elevation, etc, you want 10 different PDFs, each with a filename of the page layout tittle? front elevation.pdf, rear elevation.pdf etc Assuming there is a utility to create individual pdfs from a single pdf (probably comes out as page 1, page 2, etc and then you need to change the filename), then yes I believe this could be done with some scripting

maybe post the plan and what you want the ceiling height to be

other tip, create a cross section perpedicular to the celing break line. you will then see the problem (turn all layers on in the x section). could be old rafter tail coming down or some other framing. I've seen this situation where I create a roof, and then move the walls (if auto rebuild roofs is off)

I find it useful for as builts as it sets a marker. then you can move walls around for different scenarios. Other than interior dimensions and auto exterior dimensions, I tend to use P2P everywhere else just because you can pick up pretty much wherever, I find it useful for dimensioning center of piles to foundation, and for site plans (where there is an image).

not sure I understand the question. it is a shed roof, with a high side on the right and a sloping ceiling with high side on the right. the one formula gives the height of the wall on the inside stopping at the ceiling plane, the other gives the height of the wall to the roof (through the attic) it would be, I would think, a distinction an interior designer would want to know. I personally just dimension a section for oddball rooms, as opposed to putting it on the plan, and then leave the normal floor height framing dimensions to a storey pole

the wall height is the same there for the two leader lines on the right. It looks like the global wall top elevation macro is going above the ceiling plane (underside of roof rafter maybe??) (191"), where the wall area divided by length is going to the ceiling plane (150") depends on what one wants i guess

interesting results with a sloped ceiling plane.

Michael's works, I just tested it, point the leader line to the wall in plan view

did you try %upper_layers[3].area/length% it does assume your third layer in is framing

i think because there can be pony walls, there is no "guranteed" way but I could be wrong. if you run object_properties against the wall you get per below. so if you can find it in there you can just use the property, but if i remember, it is not there. I think you could try the lumber area divided by the length but I'm not sure it works in all cases area --------------------------- 317.884566 sq ft length --------------------------------- 419.476541 in Doing the math from the above it gives 109.125, which is what I have, I'm just not sure it works in all case. put the following in your text box connected with a leadr line to the wall %upper_layers[3].area/length% (it shows area in sq ft below, but if you do it like above it reports in sq in) angle ---------------------------------- 89.99999999999999 ----------------- Float automatic_description ------------------ "Stucco-6" ------------------------ String automatic_label ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String baluster_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String baluster_name -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String baluster_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String beam_rail_length ----------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement beam_rail_molding_name ----------------- "Default" ------------------------- String beam_rail_size ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String bottom_rail_description ---------------- "" -------------------------------- String bottom_rail_length --------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement bottom_rail_molding_name --------------- "Default" ------------------------- String bottom_rail_size ----------------------- "" -------------------------------- String comment -------------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String component_code ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String coverings ------------------------------ size = 0 -------------------------- Collection custom_fields -------------------------- {} -------------------------------- Hash default_bottom_height ------------------ true ------------------------------ TrueClass default_top_height --------------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass description ---------------------------- "Stucco-6" --------- String drawing_group -------------------------- default:_27_-_wall ---------------- Symbol floor_number --------------------------- 1 --------------------------------- Integer foam_seal_length ----------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement foam_seal_size ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String footing_fill_style --------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher footing_layers ------------------------- size = 0 -------------------------- Collection half_newel_description ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String half_newel_size ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String has_room_moldings_exterior ------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass has_room_moldings_interior ------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass has_room_wall_coverings ---------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass include_in_schedule -------------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass is_attic ------------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_automatic_wall ---------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_bearing_wall ------------------------ false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_curved ------------------------------ false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_foundation -------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_invisible --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_lower_partition --------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_no_locate --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_no_room_def ------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_pony_wall --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_railing ----------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_retaining_wall ---------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_upper_partition --------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass label ---------------------------------- "E1" ------------------------------ String layer ---------------------------------- walls,__normal_exterior ----------- Symbol layer_is_default ----------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass layer_line_color ----------------------- 255 ------------------------------- Integer layer_line_style ----------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer layer_line_weight ---------------------- 35 -------------------------------- Integer layer_set ------------------------------ "Floor Plan Set Print" ------------ String layer_text_style ----------------------- "Default Text Style" -------------- String length --------------------------------- 419.476541 in --------------------- Measurement lower_insulation ----------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher area ------------------------------- 0 sq ft --------------------------- Measurement cavity_r_value --------------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float continuous_r_value ----------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float depth ------------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement description ------------------------ "wall insulation" ----------------- String formatted_size --------------------- "" -------------------------------- String length ----------------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement num_batts -------------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement owner ------------------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ---------------------- ---------------------------------- width ------------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement lower_layers --------------------------- size = 0 -------------------------- Collection lower_wall_elevation ------------------- 48 in ----------------------------- Measurement manufacturer --------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String middle_rail_description ---------------- "" -------------------------------- String middle_rail_length --------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement middle_rail_molding_name --------------- "Default" ------------------------- String middle_rail_size ----------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_description ---------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_name ----------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_size ----------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String num_balusters -------------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_foundation_bolts ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_half_newels ------------------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_whole_newels ----------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer panel_rail_description ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String panel_rail_length ---------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement panel_rail_name ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String panel_rail_size ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String pony_wall_cap_accounting_code ---------- "" -------------------------------- String pony_wall_cap_length ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement pony_wall_cap_material_list_category --- "Exterior Trim" ------------------- String pony_wall_cap_size --------------------- "" -------------------------------- String rail_cap_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String rail_cap_length ------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement rail_cap_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String railing_accounting_code ---------------- "5200 - Interior trim material" --- String railing_material_list_category --------- "Interior Trim" ------------------- String retain_wall_framing -------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass roof_cuts_wall_at_bottom --------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass roof_type ------------------------------ hip_wall -------------------------- Symbol schedule_number ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String simple_schedule_number ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String supplier ------------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String suppress_label ------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass termite_flashing_length ---------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement thermal_envelope_area ------------------ 307.375967 sq ft ------------------ Measurement thickness ------------------------------ 6.885 in -------------------------- Measurement top_rail_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String top_rail_length ------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement top_rail_molding_name ------------------ "Default" ------------------------- String top_rail_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String upper_insulation ----------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher area ------------------------------- 307.375967 sq ft ------------------ Measurement cavity_r_value --------------------- 21.0 ------------------------------ Float continuous_r_value ----------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float depth ------------------------------ 6 in ------------------------------ Measurement description ------------------------ "wall insulation" ----------------- String formatted_size --------------------- "6"x16"x93" batts" ---------------- String length ----------------------------- 96 in ----------------------------- Measurement num_batts -------------------------- 29 -------------------------------- Measurement owner ------------------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ---------------------- ---------------------------------- width ------------------------------ 16 in ----------------------------- Measurement upper_layers --------------------------- size = 5 -------------------------- Collection [0] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 375.396576 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Santa Barbara - Grey" ------------ String formatted_size ------------- "1/2" thick" ---------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 375.396576 sq ft ------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [1] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 359.325384 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Housewrap" ----------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "" -------------------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 359.325384 sq ft ------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.01 in --------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [2] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 359.308283 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "OSB-Hrz" ------------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "48"x96"x3/8"" -------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 11.25 ----------------------------- Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.375 in -------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [3] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3110 - Lumber 1st package" ------- String area --------------------------- 317.884566 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Fir Stud 24" OC" ----------------- String formatted_size ------------- "" -------------------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Framing" ------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 5.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [4] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "5100 - Drywall" ------------------ String area --------------------------- 308.130307 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Drywall" ------------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "48"x96"x1/2"" -------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 9.75 ------------------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Wall Board" ---------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- wall_id -------------------------------- "1" ------------------------------- String wall_type ------------------------------ "Stucco-6" ------------------------ String

nice tip, i usually sit there adjusting the z. this is much better