joey_martin

Wait a minute here. I think the original request is a little un-reasonable. We are now thinking that Chief should be able to "read our minds" as to number pages based on how we print them, and not on how we arrange them in the layout provided?!?! I have struggled with this post since it came up, but have waited to see if I missed something? If I arrange the pages in a specific order...any order...and then print those pages out of order...why/how would Chief know what numbers I wanted on the page?!?! I put them in the order I saw fit, but now I am going to print them in a different order and ask my software to know that without me telling it. Do any other programs provide that? I am not trying to be flippant here either, I am sincerely struggling with this concept. Help me out here. And Lew. A "workoround" is using CAD lines for staircases to get the look we are all after. other than that, you are simply using the tools provided.

Not trying to win, just trying to learn. I know our areas can be vastly different to build in, but I have not yet run across a situation that would cause me to want my foundation on any level other than 0.

You mean like this?

Anno Sets.....

Basements ARE foundations. 95% of the homes I do have basements, and I have no issues at all with my basement being level 0. You slab guys out west are overthinking this. Layer sets can be used with no problem at all to differentiate between the foundation plan and the basement plan. The attached pics are of the same LEVEL 0 plan. Accomplished with layer sets.

Are you using a different anno set when you switch back and forth. Could be the anno set is right and you didn't notice.

You just draw a custom countertop and set the height to what you want it to be. You can use the half wall tool underneath it.

As some of you know, I also teach High School...and it SPRING BREAK!! I am in the design office all this week and can set up training sessions for those that have contacted me, or have been thinking about them. These are for intermediate users that are looking at taking their modeling and production to the next level.Drop me an email. joeymdp@gmail.com

Isn't that the "old" ChiefTalk? I thought it was disabled?

Open the window dbx and click on the framing tab.

Use a wall type with no framing for the gable walls.

CAD>LINES>CREATE LINE TYPE> Make a line that says FLEX in it and save it to the library.

There is an option for doors on back in the cabinet dbx

OK...maybe 3 seconds..

Or use railing walls and select the option for POST TO CEILING or POST TO BEAM...boom done in 2 seconds.

When you add roof returns there is a box that allows you to extend the return out a little. Add a couple inches to the return extension so that those lines will go away, and so that it will modeled as it will be built.

Education and experience? I know it sounds flippant, but in all honesty, there really are no Chief Architect shortcuts or automated tools to replace knowing the craft of design and planning. There are some great textbooks available that can assist you in space planning and "standard" room layouts..... http://www.amazon.com/Residential-Interior-Design-Planning-Spaces/dp/0470584734 http://www.amazon.com/Residential-Planning-Design-Jeannie-Ireland/dp/1563673843 As far as Chief goes. There are some blocks, as others have alluded to, that will be of assistance.

I offer training online or I will travel. Email me for info. joeymdp@gmail.com

You need to create pony walls for the daylight area and set the terrain to the proper level. If you are not going to worry about the terrain, then the pony walls will work just fine.

I do all, or most of my details as live camera views....framing comes in very handy if you are providing details.

My template is set up for the way I work and for the way I think. You may not work or think like me, so I'm not sure how much good that would do you. Having said that...that's kinda the point though. You have to put some time into your template to make Chief work the way you work. Sounds to me like many, certainly not all, think that the software should just automatically know what the user is thinking....doesn't work that way. For every minute you put into setting that template up, you will save 2 somewhere down the road. As for the videos, I leave those up to Scott. Training sessions are available though.....https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/2967-chief-training/

Ok, I give up then.

Open the wall DBX and under the structure area check the bearing wall box.

Doesn't matter what year the home was built. As long as anything EXTG is marked as such and given a layer for EXISTING and turned off, it doesn't get counted. My guess is many of the remodel guys are already using layers to separate EXTG from NEW, so just uncheck the "M" box for the those items.

Actually it is correct. Again, for the last time on this subject....it counts what there, not whats not there. Stop fighting the program and save yourself the headache. You and your drywall contractor are going to add 10% to the figures you calculate....don't tell me you won't because we both know you will. So if Chief takes out all your doors and windows for you in advance, and you add the industry standard 10%, you are going to have the same number, or better yet, you won't have 10% too much drywall on the job site. Try it...you'll see.