joey_martin

I see that a lot. Does it go away when you zoom out?

I can tell from looking at the picture that your staircase is installed incorrectly. It's backwards, and if it is meant to come from a basement below you should take a section through it, because I am almost certain it will not meet the 80" headroom requirement.

No...the actual Chief file, not pics. When you placed the room dividers did you name the kitchen? I don't see on there.

Where exactly do you need to create them? If you have a room, and the floor is set to slab, you don't need to create it. Having said that, should you need to create a slab of an odd shape, simply draw lines into the rough shape, make sure it closes, and convert the shape to a slab.

FWIW...I use layer sets to show the foundation as hidden lines (which is proper drafting technique). As far back as I can remember, working for a couple different firms, and on my own, showing what is below grade has always been standard operating procedure.

The only way to convert any file from ".xxx" to a Chief ".plan" file, is to redraw the plan. There is no "conversion". You would either have to pay someone to re-draw your plan, or re-draw the plan your self in your software.

If there are multiple segments, you need to draw the line across all the segments, open the line and check the arrows at each end, then simply double click the break line tool and start breaking the segments into multiple pieces. The arrow at both ends will then adjust to the new segment lengths.

Draw a line and open the DBX. Add arrows to each end of it.

No need to hi-jack this thread anymore. I could probably find just as many that think, like me, that those tools are complete overkill for the Chief market.

As long as I have used Chief. I Started with v8. I do residential & commercial with the MEP tools.

Not true but...... You can add the amps/load to the label and it will show in both the materials list and the schedule.

I'm only jumping in here because, I started my design/construction career in the late 1980's and can remember dealing with this provision on city lots where the homes are generally closer together. Out in the sticks...not so much. I have a 1988 UBC that says similar wordage as the 1997. What's interesting is, could it be that we were ahead of Cali at one point in the last 30 years, when it comes to codes?

Here is some text from 1997 UBC.

This section from the '88 UBC covers projections, but I can't find the specific texts. UBC Section 705 regulates the construction of eave overhangs. The requirements in this section are specific to projections beyond the exterior wall. An eave is only required to be rated when required by this section. General building code requirements only regulate things within the boundries of the exterior walls. UBC Section 101.3 states that when the is a conflict between a general and a specific requirement, the specific requirement governs.

This is from the 2000 IRC SECTION R302 LOCATION ON LOT R302.1 Exterior walls.!--$$tag:upar,,chapter> Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than 3 feet (914 mm) shall have not less than a one–hour fire–resistive rating with exposure from both sides. Projections shall not extend beyond the distance determined by the following two methods, whichever results in the lesser projections: 1. A point one–third the distance to the property line from an assumed vertical plane located where protected openings are required.!--$$tag:upar,,chapter> 2. More than 12 inches (305 mm) into areas where openings are prohibited. Projections extending into the fire separation distance shall have not less than one–hour fire–resistive construction on the underside. The above provisions shall not apply to walls which are perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance. Exception: Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits by Section R105.2 are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line.!--$$tag:upar,,chapter>

I use layer sets for line weight, and setting my material (pattern lines) to a darkish gray before sending to layout.

Here in my area...if I'm working up near Chicago (Chicagoland, as it's called here), or down in Indianapolis, I have to account for the overhangs being too close to the property line. The areas in between the two cities....well, let's just say not so much.

In X7 yes....simply select the roof plan and tell it to place on eave and/or gable. In X5, you will have to do it manually I believe.

Well, not a video but....do you provide framing plans or a note on a roof plan that calls out that rafter size? Simple place a note that says something to effect of... S.P.F. #2 OR BTR 2"X8" RAFTER @ 16" O.C. Save that note to your library with the rest of your notes and move on. I learned the hard way to not fight the program.

It's not "required",but you won't get the new versions when they come out without the up to date SSA.

Chief Architect offers Support & Software Assurance (SSA) on an annual basis.

Do you have a detail? I have done homes in CO and cannot for the life of me think about what is you need?!?

Consider this scenario if the ledger won't work. I have spec'ed open joist trusses that do provide for a 1 1/8" LVL rim joist, but most do not.

Ketchikan!? With the bush people my kids love to watch on TV?

That looks pretty advanced for a new user. Do you have the model? Upload the model so that someone can help.