robdyck

Several versions ago, Chief did indeed use the logical fascia height, that is the top elevation of the sub-fascia. There also was a time when one could group select roof planes and make an adjustment using the fascia height, which currently remains greyed out for this type of function. This issue has been raised and suggested repeatedly, but for some reason we are stuck with one data point that indicates a finish material as opposed to the actual structure. Currently there is no way to alter this. Rather one must specify elevations based on the Baseline Height or Ridge Top Height. Keep in mind that for a Baseline Height to be utilized correctly, you must be aware of where it located in plan view. Side note: finished fascia and shadow boards should build OUTSIDE of the roof plane line, or at least we should have that option.

I'd be happy to discuss how I could help. I'll send you a PM with contact info.

Awesome! Glad I could help.

No offense, but there are a quite a few problems with the roof planes. You may continue to have issues with modelling if they aren't corrected. One example: of course, this may quite accurately model how it is framed!

@Stingray The roof plan rebuilt correctly when I got rid of an unnecessary line segment. Select the roof, the click on the tool pointed out in the image below.

Paint the incorrect soffit material with the material named "Use Default". Delete the incorrect roof plane. Copy the correct one using the "Reflect About Object" tool, and select the ridge for a perfect mirrored copy.

Yes! Line styles without text and a legend to help identify them. Otherwise...you could reduce the size of the text to the minimum appropriate for the scale of your drawing. I'd suggest that if you're printing at 1/4" scale, you could use the line style for 1/8" scale and it would be adequate (0.05" text). I'd still add a legend, though.

I use CAD details at all assembly junctions at 2" scale or 3d illustrations. These can be re-used across various plans. For your purpose a single line can not have a transparency, and if the line weight gets too heavy, a custom dashed line may need to be created. OR a polyline can be used with an invisible line style and a transparent solid fill.

For stone on the foundation I'd suggest using a material region, or pony walls.

The wall surfaces do not align because the main floor wall with stone does not have matching exterior layers and thicknesses to the foundation wall below it. Pick one of them and adjust it to match the other in the Wall Definition dialog.

The soffit does not build correctly because the roof planes do not join at the valley. You've overlapped them. Chief doesn't like that.

I believe this is incorrect, David. The room ceiling material will still apply to a sloped ceiling as long as "use room ceiling finish" is checked in the structure tab of the roof plane dialog. I do this regularly for an exterior room where I might alter between vented and non-vented soffit material for the 'ceiling' / eaves.

Just change the room's ceiling material. And make sure the roof plane has "Use Room Ceiling Finish" checked.

Very easy to make. You could also make a copy of CP04 and delete a few surfaces to get what you want.

This will only work where there are no windows or doors!!

A download link is not too large. Can you use google drive or dropbox, or something similar?

https://paintedfoxhome.com/product/brambleton-1-light-bronze-sconce/ Dimensions: 10″W x 11″D x 30.75″

It looks to me like the simplest would be to copy the cad profile and convert it into a p-solid in the elevation view. Then, simply set the thickness, material and layer.

You only need a room at the top of the stairs. Simply draw the stairs and landings and Chief will automatically adjust the height to hit the terrain...if you have one! And remember to use the alt key to draw the first set, from the top down.

This hasn't been my experience. If you can post the plan, I may be able to offer some suggestions.

Hi Sandi, I actually made my own material for this type of siding, however the closest in Chief's Library would probably be from the Clopy catalog. If you have that catalog downloaded, then just type 'tongue' into the library browser.

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Double click the Terrain. Enter the value you'd like in the box (highlighted in the image).

I kinda doubt that.