robdyck

FWIW in a 1/4" scale plan (or smaller) I wouldn't have room for a door label reading: 2'-6" x 6'-8". So I use inches. For 1/4" scale: 30" x 80" For 3/16" scale or smaller I omit the space between the width and height: 30"x80" For garage doors I use feet-inches: 10'-0"W x 8'-0"H This method has kept suppliers and trades from phoning me with the obvious questions....until I have a builder who demands the format 2668. Then, you get to explain to every homeowner, and some of the trades and suppliers what that means:) And that default (old-timey) format fails when you need to use metric windows (1500x1500) displayed with imperial labels (411411)! O Canada!!!

Here's a video showing the steps to accurately position the molding on the door panel. moldinganddoor.mp4

Here's a video showing the steps to position the moldings: moldingsandwalls.mp4

There are a few ways to move them back to the wall surface. In plan view, you can select one or more and use the point-to-point move tool to move them on to the wall surface. You could also use the dimension tool to measure the distance, then select the moldings and use the transform / replicate tool to move them that distance in the x-axis. If you post a plan, I or someone could make a video showing you a method. It's important to keep in mind that when drawing a 3d molding in a section or elevation camera, the molding will 'land' on the main surface that you've drawn your polylline on. So make sure your initial polyline is located entirely on your desired target wall surface.

BTW I need a bigger monitor because of your signature!

I've edited the material properties of 3d plants. Have you tried blending the texture with the color?

It's simply too large for the 3d viewer. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03068/viewing-managing-and-sharing-3d-viewer-models.html It's recommended to keep the number of exported surfaces below 500,000 and exported texture memory below 50 MB.

Yes! It will naturally locate the upper unless only the lower wall is displayed in plan view. When that is the case, the locate will then automatically move to the lower wall.

For the portion that extends outward you need a wall that has only 1 finish layer on either side of the framing, or better yet, a wall type that has a single layer.

Thank-you for the reply and effort Bob. Unfortunately, altering the sizes of the sub-fascia or the finished fascia are not an option. They were already modeled correctly. A bit further up the page, I've marked what I find to be an acceptable solution to correct the soffit protrusion. I did hear back from Tech Support and they confirmed that this is undesirable behavior and an alternate method of modelling is the only current solution. For anyone wondering about the sizes I've used; they are modeled to represent pre-finished aluminum fascia covering nominal lumber sub-fascia. I have the finished fascia set to 0/16" thick because that's as thin as it can be made and it allows the roof plane lines to be at the correct design dimensions while still placing the lumber sub-fascia at essentially the exact correct location as well.

I don't think 52 MB is a huge file. Better plan organization will help improve the file performance. Review your layer sets and turn off layers that are not specific to the tasks required by that type of view. Create a layer set for exterior camera views. By turning off just some interior items, the model surface count drops by 1M surfaces! Once your decks are finalized, turn off the auto-framing for those rooms. Purge materials. Simplify the CAD block for HVAC items outside. Don't use concrete fill in plan view; save it for section views!

I did send this to TS and I'm quite sure I've sent this same issue to TS in the past. IMO the soffits should connect cleanly in situations like this.

Thanks to those who replied. You are correct, the described issue is caused by the settings. My question was how to solve the soffit problem; changing the roof structure settings is not an option. Many of my projects do have 2x8 sub-fascia at gables and 2x6 sub-fascia at eaves. My correction to solve the soffit projecting below is to create a small roof plane the size of the offending projection and remove the soffit for that small portion of roof plane. This does leave a small triangular gap in the level soffit which I could fix however it doesn't show in any normal views so, I probably wouldn't correct it unless it appeared in a rendered view. BEFORE: AFTER:

A plan is posted highlighting this issue. 2 saved cameras are present focuses on the trouble area. soffit issue 2.plan

If so, select the railing wall (single click) where there is currently a gable. Press the tool at the bottom titled "Change to Hip Wall(s)" Repeat the process for the railing walls at the sides. Because they are currently hip walls, the same tool will now be titled "Change to Gable Wall(s)"

Do you have Auto Rebuild Roofs turned on? (Build Roof dialog)

Roofs that extend downward to perpendicular roof planes still generate little soffit portions that don't connect correctly. They still follow the roof plane line. I have this problem in 4 locations just on this plan. I'm quite sure no one has a solution to this problem yet, but if you do, I'm all ears! If anyone at Chief could offer a solution I'd be quite grateful. If they can't, perhaps I could find out exactly what it might take to get this problem addressed. Do I really need to model all the eaves manually?

Layers do not turn off floor levels:)

@ClintonM The OP was asking about a walkthrough path for Floor Cameras. Just to avoid confusion, we are correct when telling @GeneDavis that he cannot use that tool, right?

I'll repeat what @DBCooper said, because it's the best way to learn how this plan set was created. Download the plan and layout files and you'll be able to investigate the techniques used to create each layout box. From the layout file, simply double click any layout box and it will take you to the original view.

Could you post your plan so someone can offer a specific solution without having to recreate that scenario from scratch?