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It can but, generally no it wouldn't. I added a layer of housewrap with a thickness of 0". I just don't like adding '0' thickness layers unless I need them for a material list. It just makes the model more complex than necessary. I've informed Chief that this is a bit silly.

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You'll find that is more difficult than it is worth. There are a couple of options: You can separate the pony walls into 2 different walls, one of which will need to be set to "No Room Definition". That will allow the 2 walls to exist in the same space. Then you can place each wall on their own layer (Walls, Normal for the framed wall, and Walls, Foundation for the concrete wall). Another method is to build a separate floor level just for the concrete foundation walls.

When changing the dimension format for the elevation marker, change it in the story pole dimension defaults. Then it will produce the correct dimension format each time it is used.

I'm sure everyone has different preferences. I only show story pole dimensions on exterior elevation drawings. I'm not sure what 'extra drawings' you are referring to...you can show that story pole on the exterior elevations using the technique I described in my previous post.

Room Dividers and Invisible Walls ../../Resources/img/btn/RoomDivideTool.pngThe Room Divider tool is used to define separate room areas in a plan; typically, by dividing a large room area into two or more smaller areas. See Room Definition. Common uses for Room Dividers include dividing areas of an open floor plan into areas with different purposes. ../../Resources/img/Wall_Invisible.png Room Dividers can also be used to define areas with different floor or ceiling materials or heights. Room Dividers ../../Resources/img/btn/RoomDivideTool.png are drawn using the attributes specified in the Room Divider Defaults dialog; which means they are simply walls that are specified as Invisible and have a single layer of an “Air Gap” material with a thickness of 0” (mm). If a zero-thickness Room Divider ../../Resources/img/btn/RoomDivideTool.png separates two rooms with different floor and/or ceiling heights, its wall type will be changed to the current plan’s default Interior Wall so that the platform step created by the height difference can be enclosed. See Floor and Ceiling Platforms.

You won't be able to pick up that point unless you use the 'Delete Surface" tool to remove enough surfaces to see the top of the attic wall. Once you've completed that operation, simply press 'F12' to rebuild.

I'd use a Terrain Perimeter and elevation lines the full width of the terrain. Figure out the elevation (heights) and locations of elevation changes (y-axis) of the terrain from the elevation drawings and input that info into your elevation lines. Very quick and very simple.

Open a rafter's dialog then click on the label tab: Try something like this: This is essentially the lon back road to get back to the start. If you want to display a number for the rafter, the schedule callout is the right tool for the job. Perhaps you want to display some other information for the rafter label...?

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/5f7970a3-b777-4c9b-8941-e28506d7fdd1/Boulder-Wall-1 https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/1833a65c08626d5bbff1d18a861bd9b9/Dry-stone-wall-03-basalt https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/Intresto?tab=models

It would be simplest to use a wall or a solid and add a texture. It won't look very realistic, but it will help to visualize. Otherwise, you could create a symbol out of several boulders (from 3d warehouse, then use a polyline distribution path to lay them out and then replicate that path to stack / offset them into the terrain.

FWIW, I can't actually get Chief to build a soffit to the wall.

You don't have a soffit, you have an attic room. Remove the attic room, and rebuild.

First thought...no. From what I can tell, they have their hands full. And so do I.

If you want to send me the plan and layout files, I'll see if i can find a solution. You can PM me a link if you don't want to post it here.

Elevation view, in layout, WITHOUT clipped sides Elevation view, in layout, WITH clipped sides

@deaconjj I'd suggest that you try deleting the view from layout, then re-sending it to layout using plot lines. I can recreate the odd shadows in layout by making a very large terrain. I was able to 'fix' this by clipping the sides of the elevation camera.

In my experience, Live Views have never been stable or trustworthy. I would never use them. If you set that view to Plot Lines, that should take care of your printing problem, right?

Is it a Live View?

This function is new to me! Probably because I never use a WMR for an entire wall. Handy tip to know though!

I'd just do it manually. I'd find it quicker than any other method. Every other method (for me) would take more clicks, and if it needed to be accurate, would still require editing. Just make sure the model has the space, then build and edit.

It is relatively expensive. Around here, there is a priority on maintenance free materials. You'll rarely see any exposed wood on the exterior. Almost all decks are covered in waterproof vinyl decking membrane and the framing (posts and deck perimeter) is always capped with custom bent aluminum cladding. Generally speaking, in smaller cities, where there is a rural or blue collar influence (customers with more building knowledge and $$) and less competition among builders, the customers aren't interested in temporary decks, stairs, railings, etc. In the larger cities, where there is more competition amongst builders, a lower quality of construction would be prevalent in order to hit certain price points, relative to the target customer base and the spec. of the neighborhood.

If I needed to show a framing plan, I would do exactly what you do. Typically, all I need to show is a beam (if any), posts & footings and a joist spec. arrow. And, just for context, where I live, exterior deck stairs and landings are usually custom built out of aluminum and powder coated. Same with deck railings.

The OP is correct, in X14 the warning to update a layout box (using plot lines) has been removed. You need to remember to update each layout or all layout boxes before printing. I don't know if this change was intentional or not.

You'd be trading a lot of wall types for a lot of manual material regions....good luck with that! Maybe you're on to something that I don't understand...entirely possible. I only install siding or drywall manually when I absolutely have to.