VHampton

Any view on layout can be set to Plot lines in case it were inadvertently sent as an image on the first trip. Clicking on the view port will allow the distinction to be made. If it's an image, the option to go as "line drawings" is available under the Plot line tab, and the viewport will "draw" lines.

Images in Vector view are handy not just for paintings and TV's, but for signage. I usually place them into the CD's as well as the renderings. It's a nice touch. For a minute there Susan, I thought that there was an option which I may have overlooked. Thanks for your contribution!

Suggestion for lost camera... Go to Manage Auto archives. Open the archived plan file where that camera existed and see if it can be copied. Paste it back into the plan. Observations and agree with Tea Time: 1st image appears to plot lines. 2nd images looks like a plot line w/ colors except that it's not. It was sent to layout as an image file or live view 3d image... hard to tell what's going on there. More live views. Right click on the viewport and see what's up with the way the elevation was sent to the layout. If plot lines aren't checked, then it's an image. By simply checking the plot line option, the camera will start drawing lines which is presumably what the goal is. BTW... as a general observation, the Shadows tools in Chief are amazing. Why not have them show in 2D vector view? Just saying. They take the work to the next level so to speak.

Open the picture frame and look for the material being used for the photo. Whatever the material is, copy it and name it Photo 1, Photo 2, or whatever. A way to keep track. Browse for the new texture. Meaning... use the saved image file as the new "texture". (The images are obviously saved in a folder somewhere). Take a camera view in 3D. The image should now be replacing default 3D solid material. Tap on the photo texture with the rainbow tool, and set the texture as "stretch to fit". This will help stretch the texture file across the canvas. It's a neat touch for the renderings. Art work, TV's signs, etc. Hope this makes sense. I'm much better at drawing than explaining.

Hmmm... Soffits usually can't be shape shifted like an object. They may have a different behavioral property. Good luck with your project by the way. 2 years in the making is a lot of planning. The drawings must be really well resolved!

As per Mick...one combined unit is possible. Is the goal to maintain minimal separation between the upper transom glass? In terms of no casing lapping over the brick veneer, a brick wall could be utilized as the primary exterior of the building. An interior wall can be created as is common to a real world condition. Although this is counter-intuitive to Chief, making a double wall layer affords a slightly unique detail. As per the observation, Chief wants to place the exterior casing over the brick. Having said that, window frames in masonry walls are often located flush to the inside wall, and the exterior casing is recessed. To make that work, windows get set to the interior wall layer w/o the "through" option being checked for a double wall condition. Then a pass through can be used to create a wider and taller masonry opening (no casing and no frame) This would give the windows the desired inset appearance as per a 'real world' condition.

Interesting. Excellent job. Ingenuity is often the easiest way out, even though there's definitely a method to making the walls function as they should. Sounds like your version of software actually doesn't have limitations, but rather a different way of defining what Premiere refers to as the 3D solid tool. Glad to be of help even though this is entirely your own discovery.

That is interesting. It appears to be the ideal flashing method at the openings. Never seen it before. Regarding the question, the flashing could be illustrated a couple of ways. Either with 3D solids or moldings. (They would probably show better in cross section views as solids.)

If that version has ability to create poly-line solids, it would be quick work to draw a 1/2" thick layer over all of the intersecting sections and call it a day.

From what I can tell from the image DJP, the outside wall of the dormer is being buried by the roof. What needs to happen is a minor adjustment to the roof opening. If that's an auto dormer, it can be exploded. Turn on the roof opening layer in case it's not visible. Pull the roof opening towards the outside wall. Maybe an inch or two. The outside wall of that shed dormer will automatically shoot upwards. On the 1st image, it appears that the dormer is correct, but it was placed too far along the edge of the first floor wall. Thats why the outer skin of the first floor siding is showing the 2nd floor framing.

I've been using the text tools for years. Call-outs can be sized. Then walls snapped to the call-out. Now we have a CAD option. It's in the poly-line Cad menu.

You're welcome Scotty. I draw every roof manually which is why this came to mind. That said, the dormer which you've made (w/ auto tools) should remain the same even though it would be exploded. Then it should be easy enough to widen the roof opening, and drag that edge downwards. All the best - Val

Could this be what you are after?

That's the best way to do it. Third floor. Make a "balcony" with the railing tool, and use a thin floor structure (assuming there may be sleepers and deck boards for the walk surface) Pull your roof back if necessary or make a hole in the roof (with the tools). Roof will not always allow rails to be constructed. Example attached... Same concept, but this is a flat roof compared to a 2 in 12.

I will often use a poly-line with a 12" grid (Fill) for electrical plans ...then call it "CAD Electrical" and turn this layer off for all other plan views. The electricians can count the boxes (grid) by the foot instead of having to measure. Recessed lights always invariably conflict with a floor joist and this method helps them calibrate some semblance of equal spacing.

I like that method as well DJP The pony wall can still be adjusted, but the cap molding is a 3D molding. Or ...as you suggested, make the entire masonry veneer (below the ledge cap) into a molding.

It has become a new design trend. Anyway... These doors do indeed work well in the colder weather climate zones. Except that it can be somewhat helpful to have an overhang or covered entrance porch. The potential for wind driven rain or snow coming into the house is increased due to the two openings on each end as they swing. Your observations are also correct about climate considerations. High quality weatherstripping is important. In the North East, the HERS ratings (and blower door tests) involve higher standards vs. other parts of the US where cold and precipitation may not present challenges. These doors are often found in more modern homes... Many in Southern California. Where it rains not so much. ...even though this year was different.

Same here. Every Viewport on Layout (in 2D B & W) undergoes a quick fine-tuning to make these adjustments. If Pattern Line has a Default, then why not a "default" setting option. While it's not a ton of work, it would helpful to have a way to set this to a favorite.

Thank you as well! Always appreciative for the positive responses. Enjoy the rest of your day. …and yes the new X15 features are simply great. An understatement. The glass corner option for a mitred edge is one of the many many new advancements. (I posted the method pertaining to the earlier release for solution since the original question was geared around previous software capability). That said, Thank you JB and all of your associates at CA. Just when you think the program can’t get any better, it does. Much gratitude for the excellent work.

You’re most welcome sir. You are a young many by the way in many regards. My best friend and mentor was working until his latter 90’s. Sharp as ever, and doing the most innovative work of his career as time moved on. He designed many important homes in his early days including the infamous Wave House in Malibu, which inspired the Sydney Opera house designer. Always evolving and endeavoring to be more creative, with an abundance of enthusiasm. As the great Satchel Page once said… (paraphrasing) if you didn’t know how old you were, how old would you think (you were)? Stay young at heart my friend, and my sincere compliments that you’re immersed in practicing your craft with technology. I still miss the long gone hand drafting days, yet if one doesn’t adapt, we get left in the dust. Having said that, it’s an inspiration to see you going strong. All the best. Sincerely, Val

Engineers like challenges. : )

Click on the windows. Go to frame. Uncheck corner post. Do this on both windows. It will disappear. I make many of these, and understand your frustration. Make sure that each window has been pushed far to the corner of the structure. You can do this in plan or in 3D.

No doubt, the order received a thorough inspection prior to shipping. : ) Gotta love that someone with a sense of humor started a company with that name to begin with. well ...back to the coal mine. ....and thanks for showing that table option for setting room labels. Never even knew it existed!

Thank you Michael. Great information.

This is good to hear. I grew in the days when 1984 was still fiction. Apparently, BA bedroom w/ a Big Ass fan and even a BA bath room is acceptable language. The company is still in business. For now anyway. : )