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I assume you already drew plans for the home. If so, I'd draw the ADU as a separate plan. If I needed to show them together for visuals, I'd convert the ADU to a fixture (once its complete) and place it as an object in the original plan.

Not sure how you did it, but make sure the file isn't in use and use the choose files button...don't drag it in.

I use a separate layer set for the rear elevation (for example) when I don't want to show some trim elements.

That description is especially short on specifics. Very difficult to offer any suggestions. Screenshots, plan files and a signature would be a helpful starting point.

Oh geez, another typo! This time in your door label. Not trying to be annoying, but I'd want someone to point it out if it was mine.

Transitions made no difference. It was a single staircase with a wall on one side that was not as long as the stairs and was partially under the stair edge. To be honest it was a bit of a weird video as it's less than practical to any normal situation one would find in a home.

This little devil ain't got nothing on the Stair Demon.

For the life of me I cannot reproduce that 90 handrail either. I don't think I could copy that video any more exact than what I did and no dice.

You gotta post a plan Wilson.

When you have a plain elevation view, this will happen. The plain elevation view of plot lines has no fill to cover the lines in the back. Color Fill, or shadows turned on may be a satisfactory fix. Otherwise, Rene and Michael are pointing you in the right direction. A material with a pattern will also allow you to send the elvation to layout using pattern line defaults so you can quickly change all pattern lines to a lighter color and/or weight if you'd like.

You're welcome Steve. Have a great weekend!

@stevenyhof I messed around with this plan for a bit just to show how I'd set this up. Take a look and do with it what you like! cape code test-robd1.plan

I'd expect that if they typically use an attic truss, that the truss supplier would provide a gable end truss and the framer would in-fill frame the wall to the open portion of the truss that is the room.

@Archnot-Boltz This is a great question, and just as strange is how come sometimes the model gets rebuilt without actually rebuilding. For instance, I just modified a shower room to allow for the shower base material. All the fixtures have been moved accordingly, but the don't appear at the correct height until they are clicked and closed. From my vantage point, the model rebuild seems less than practical, or that it's not working correctly. I'm attaching a screenshot showing the before and after. Before: After:

For example if your pages are numbered using something like A#, then then numbers will automatically be in the correct sequence, even if you insert a page.

There is an insert page tool so you shouldn't need that. And if your numbering method is correct, that also wouldn't be an issue. What is your page numbering method?

When using the Modify All function, you must actually make a change to one of the options for 1 or more layers. For example, let's say I want to change the text layer to black on all sets, and the text layer is already black for the active layer set. You'd need to check 'modify all layers sets' and then change the text color from black to black. Make sense?

We're here for you! But without the authority of a planning official, or a mother! If I had to submit that project without guidance, I'd probably try to come up with some sort of term for those corner wall segments other than walls. Like Panels, or Screening, or something along those lines. Are those wall segments structurally necessary, or just architectural? !4' wide opening seems almost awkward...maybe you can advise your client that the design should be fully open on 2 sides, or they run the risk of not being approved. And then design some 'columns' (built with walls) that are 24" wide and maybe 1' deep?...Just spitballin' here.

Do your code officials provide preliminary guidance for 'gray areas' in a reasonable time frame? In a situation like that, I'd contact the officials and ask for at least a preliminary code review of the project in order to ensure compliance.

My comment about the permitting authority was specifically to dshall's question of not having clearly defined parameters. It's a little less gray in Canada. The NBC code reference is:

Do you have stub walls on the open sides, or portions of wall that are floor-to-ceiling?

Seems to me that when a term isn't defined then the interpretation is up to the permitting authority. I know this doesn't apply to you @dshall, but as a quick point of reference for others who stumble upon this topic, in Canada it is considered a garage if 60% of the perimeter is enclosed.

No problem Justin. A little heads up...if you import too many high surface count models, or models with large texture files, Chief can start to slow down significantly. A little experimentation and you'll figure out what works and what doesn't.

download it, then just drag the file into your plan view.

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