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Daltile has one that's pretty close. A little low res though. Search the library for Snow Waves Deco J400

Select the wall and change it to Frame-3 1/2.

Can you post a sketch of what you have in mind, or an example from a previous project? Google didn't help.

You'd like a casement window above or below a fixed window, correct?

You may not have clicked "Make Shadow". This generates a plan view polyline representation of the shadow. However, that will NOT provide the information necessary to answer The City's questions about shadows affecting the adjacent property. That will require a 3d representation including a basic 3D model of the affected home. You can probably accurately plot and model the adjacent home (in a simple shape form) using information from Google Earth, Street View, and / or other resources. Model it like a Monopoly House play piece.

I do! But as you mentioned, if your concrete is 'concrete' then you're SOL. And if you edit the material to 'other' than the BP goes all the way through. And to set the record straight on my priorities / skills / knowledge, I would never mess around with BS like this other than to take a break from actual work! And I can't tell you how much fun I had creating a beam pocket symbol.

Nice work Larry! Did you notice that in an earlier post I attached a beam pocket symbol? just wondering if you had tried it out. Eric's method works well for what you wanted to achieve...that clean look in 3D. And thanks for reminding me that I'm still out of coffee! I better get on that or tomorrow am will be rough!

Eric, I don't suppose you tried that method out for an inside corner of a foundation wall, did you? That ain't gonna work, right?

Here's the image result.

@Larry_Sweeney I made this symbol because it can be placed anywhere. Of course for it to really be useful, you'd need to create a library of BP's edited for your typical beams and wall types. But, it will not get rid of the top face of the concrete wall. BP.calibz

@solver Not bad! I wonder if the merging that Chief will undoubtedly do can be eliminated by placing the BP wall on a different layer? It seems workable, just not reasonable:)

I think the real answer is a feature request that beams create pockets in masonry walls and allow a BP label at the start and / or end.

This doesn't work in some places anyways. Chief won't let me put this BP right to the inside corner of the concrete wall.

We ran out of coffee...yesterday!! So I also haven't had enough. Post the plan please I believe the issue would be with the foundation wall default and platform default.

Roof / Structure / Roof Layers / uncheck Use Room Ceiling Finish

I believe what I'm trying to say is that I don't always read the post very closely! Geez...tired eyes. I think from the tests it's clear that Chief isn't actually producing a different quality pdf from a camera view based on the dpi setting.

@Elliot I can tell you with certainty, that higher DPI makes file sizes way larger on my computer. If you're not experiencing that, then great! Like you mentioned, the extra clarity is helpful for smaller devices. I would however just suggest keeping any eye on those file sizes to see if you start to notice any changes. And FWIW, I've found that anything over 600 isn't necessary on a pdf...that's just my opinion / experience. Don't pay any attention to me today!

This is easier than you think. Step 1..don't use a live view. Step 2, ctrl-c the camera from as-built then ctrl-alt-v in the new plan. Send both to layout. If you're gonna crop them in layout...crop them the same. Easy-peasy.

Canadian codes are very similar and so is the inconsistency in application throughout different jurisdictions. In some places, the inspectors will (correctly) call for structural engineering for all exterior load-bearing walls exceeding 3.6m (≈12') in height and in some places they completely ignore it and builders can do whatever they fee like doing.

Not material regions, but what I did for a mitered corner on wood siding was to use a corner board, that's super small. 1/8x1/8 is what I used...matte black finish.

That's how a wall elevation camera works. Instead, you'll want to use a backclipped section view.

Ditto.

I've used a valley truss base and then used trusses to display as rafters. I remove the bottom chord in the truss detail. I'm not sure about material reporting that way...I haven't looked into that. To avoid having 2 rafters as part of the same truss, just use a truss for half, then copy /reflect it over the center.

Use the object information panel to group the info you want into less columns. Then you won't have the wasted paper issue that you get with Chief's schedule format. 1 schedule and a bit of copying and cropping in layout.

@mtldesigns I think it's time for us to get the plan reviewer on a Zoom and see if we can't get this figured out. What time works best for y'all?