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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?

You don't need to use a different software, just use the Record Walkthrough tool and press 'ctrl-s' to generate the spin. Set the camera rotation angle to a low value, 2 degrees or less. The quality won't be as good but it may be good enough depending on your use. what's this_.mp4

We're on the same page here Doug. Those types of details are usually at a larger scale and not part of the model, so a CAD detail is quite normal. For a section camera, I'm referring to a building section view, usually at 1/4" scale (or similar scale to the floor plan); a more general drawing, not overly detailed. I never have any issues dimensioning in those views and I don't think I've used a cad section drawing in probably around 15- 20 years. Gotta love it when you start referring to time in decades...

The wall framing will be continuous, however if you auto-detail a section view, you will see 2 separate insulation boxes. Pony walls would be my preferred method as well, and for better board and batten appearance, I would use material regions for the battens. Generally speaking though, a board & batten material will be 'good enough' (shudder).

Not with a wall covering, but with a Wall Material Region.

Is there any way to automatically access and report critical roof plane elevation data, like Baseline Height or Ridge Top Height? Many of my designs are more complex than I'd like and I need to report this information on most plans.

Without getting too long-winded here I'll provide some basic observations. For almost every 'plan' view drawing, you should use a Saved Plan View that is accompanied by a coordinating Layer Set and Default Set. For almost every Elevation and Section View, you should use a saved Cross Section camera and add any CAD work, dimensions and text to these camera views. These would be located where you currently have section callouts. CAD Details should then be reserved for supplementary informational drawings that are not necessarily part of the 3d model and for your own sketching / planning work.

This is correct. A bit of investigation into this file reveals that you don't need assistance with design (the house looks great) but you could use major improvements to your workflow within Chief. Altering your working methods to suit how Chief is designed to function would drastically improve your computer performance and probably cut your time in half, conservatively speaking.