robdyck
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I've had other layout file issues, like text printing in italics when it isn't supposed to.
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All my plans and layout files are set to 1/50 mm. My typical plan file has Arch D pages set at 1/4" scale. The issue I had was using a 17x11 layout file with a plan sent to layout at 1:200 scale. The layout line weights wouldn't scale. Rather they adhered to the plan file settings.
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d) you'll have to manually edit the wall framing in this scenario.
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a) the ceiling joists will clip if they are shortened to match the stop point of the top of the rafters for the 36:12 roof.
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c) add a ceiling plane
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Are the dormers actually supposed to be separate roof planes? They are very close to the same elevation as the main roof plane.
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b) shorten the length of that roof plane at its top. There is no other way to get Chief to model that roof surface differently.
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e) open the roof dialog / Options / check Higher Eaves Boxed
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Does Layout Line Scaling work anymore? I have a few layer sets in almost all my plans that I print out on different size paper and at different scales than the actual home plans and none of my line weights match anymore. Is anyone else having this same issue?
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It might have something to do with everything in the plan being slightly off from accurate.
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x15 but I didn't look closely enough to notice that. Whoops...
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If you change the roof structure depth to 9 1/4", then select all the rafters, open and close the dialog box without changing anything, they will correct themselves.
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You have too many items not set to the default and too many items not defined correctly. You should seek some paid advice from one of the advance Chief users or from Chief Tech Support. Invest a couple of hours in paid training and it'll pay for itself on one project! You won't regret it.
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The room type "Basement" does not work correctly. There is a bug in this plan that prevents this room type from accepting the default floor structure.
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All of these have the floor settings of a garage...room supplied by floor below.
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You also have rooms on the main floor that aren't specified properly. Several rooms have the 'floor supplied...below' when they should not. Start with the Mud Room.
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Rooms left as "Unspecified" don't incorporate all the settings. You're essentially telling Chief that you're not done so don't build anything proper in those areas.
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1. Create a room type for UNEXCAVATED.
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Post that plan and I'll try to help. There may be something simple that you're overlooking.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I have edited my post!
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I believe this is officially the 'c' key . The 'x' key is to resize the object. The 'Alt' key allows resizing from a corner and the 'z' key allows movement of the object.
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I also used to add these lines manually. I had to stop because I'm too busy but it is my preferred way of clarifying the context of the leader line. Please add this to the 'Suggestions' topic!
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How to draw a new bearing wall in front of an existing one
robdyck replied to CanadaChristine's topic in General Q & A
Set the new wall to be a 'furred wall'. Draw it close, then move it into place using the temporary dimension tool. -
issue with top of wall in elevation and perspective views
robdyck replied to CanadaChristine's topic in General Q & A
1. Make sure that all walls are set to use the default top and bottom heights. 2. Review the sill plate settings for the foundation walls and make sure they are all the same. 3. Review the Extension setting for the main floor exterior wall and make sure it is how you'd like it. -
Have you tried using live views in layout? Personally, I would NEVER touch a live view with a 10 foot pole mouse, cursor...?!
