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  1. robdyck's post in Need some help with "cheek walls"? was marked as the answer   
    Here I've manually edited the wall polyline (something I hate doing but when all else fails...) and added a ceiling plane for the steeper ceiling. You can derive the correct elevations for your ceiling plane from a cross section view.

  2. robdyck's post in CAD Detail Warning was marked as the answer   
    In layout, turn on the layer for layout boxes. Then review every page looking for empty layout boxes or boxes with seemingly 'random' drawings. Relink them or delete them.
  3. robdyck's post in Auto Elevations with Macros was marked as the answer   
    All you need to do is open the Story pole Dimension Defaults and adjust the Grade Level Marker setting and make sure the Elevation Reference is Grade Level Marker. 
    For Locate Elevations, make sure you're including the floor finish elevation. You will need to manually enter the thickness of the floor finish so if you make changes to this in the plan, you'll have to remember to update this value.

  4. robdyck's post in Help Request for Stair Issues was marked as the answer   
    I didn't see this issue when I opened the plan. I will mention that you should create an Open Below room on the 2nd floor around the stairs. This room needs the same floor and ceiling elevations as the bonus room! Also, you could examine your plan for walls that don't have the default top and bottom heights and reset them to defaults.
  5. robdyck's post in CA Adding Beams Under Interior Walls was marked as the answer   
    Your rooms should ALL use the default floor structure (which should be defined). This will allow the floor framing to build uniformly. Currently the framing is being separated because there are different types.
    Select all rooms on each floor and ensure Floor Structure - Default is checked. Open Default Settings and edit the Floor/ Ceiling Platform defaults. Ensure the framing layer is set to trusses (or whatever you prefer). Rebuild floor framing.
  6. robdyck's post in Window Labels And Sill Plates was marked as the answer   
    No, just open that wall's dialog (double click it), go to the Foundation tab, and you can spec the sill plate for that wall.
  7. robdyck's post in Glass walls not Opaque in elevations was marked as the answer   
    Perhaps the solution might be to allow both wall and door to be transparent. By adjusting the transparency you can control how the 'intensity' of the display of objects behind the glass.
    Using my tempered glass material with transparency at:
    10% 
     
    50%
     
    100%
     
  8. robdyck's post in How to turn an existing finished 5 plex design into a 4 plex was marked as the answer   
    Yes, using the Edit Area (All Floors) tool you can neatly cut a portion out and move the left or right remaining section the appropriate amount. A little trial and error along with the undo key and you'll have it figured out in no time!
  9. robdyck's post in Living Square Footage Calculation missing was marked as the answer   
  10. robdyck's post in Ceiling Above Stair and Balcony Question was marked as the answer   
    Stairs: Press shift, then select the upper stair and uncheck "Open Risers".
  11. robdyck's post in Porch railing and garage wall foundation option was marked as the answer   
    @SkullMesaRanchSimpson Strong-Tie Post Base; This is what I would use. In your case of a 6x6 post, 4.75" to the center line.

  12. robdyck's post in Elevations - First and Second Floor Material Overlap was marked as the answer   
    Select the lower wall, Structure Tab, Click Default wall top height

  13. robdyck's post in Curtain Wall Radiator was marked as the answer   
    Hey Jim, I'd suggest using a base cabinet. I'd also suggest making a copy of a register symbol and then setting it to insert into a countertop. For accuracy and width, you may want to place several registers and convert them all into a single fixture that can be placed into a countertop / cabinet.
    Alternatively, you can just place one register into a cabinet top and adjust the cabinet width to match the register width. Then copy it 6 times to create the appearance of 12 vents. Use a matching cabinet with the register removed to serve as the fillers at the ends and intermediate portions.
  14. robdyck's post in Referenced detail call out bug? was marked as the answer   
    Hey Ed, I think you're using those callouts backwards. The plan view callout should have the link on the upper line. It will then automatically display whatever number you assign to the layout view callout label.
    In your case, assign the #1 to the layout view callout label (the strap detail). 
    This (%referenced_view_callout_label%) will go in any callout (in any view) that you want to link to that detail.
    This also means that your strap detail should be a view that is sent to layout...not just a CAD block.
  15. robdyck's post in Wall Cabinet Question - Floating Shelves was marked as the answer   
    Box construction : framed
    Separation: 0"
    Front: Opening (specify shelves)
    Back, right, left: none
    Has Bottom
  16. robdyck's post in Post frame truss placement was marked as the answer   
    Like the message says, there is no ceiling out there. First, place it where it works, then lock the truss envelope. Then move it to where you'd like.
  17. robdyck's post in unwanted elevation lines was marked as the answer   
    The lines are gone in the camera view but they do show in layout. They change in layout after every adjustment, never the same thing twice. A few notes tweaks for you to try:
    Make those exterior walls use the default heights and automatic floor / ceiling levels. Make the walls use default exterior materials. Adjust the wall definition so the desired material is you exterior finish layer. Make windows opaque in elevation views Use a dedicated layer set for elevation views. Turn off layers for all interior cabinets, electrical, fixtures, furnishings, hardware, etc. Remove the brick ledge from your main floor brick wall definition. It isn't needed in this plan and creates unwanted double lines around the garage. Here's the last thing I did that finally worked in layout: Select the battens, increase the thickness and set them to cut the finish layer. BOOM! Snippet from layout:

  18. robdyck's post in Library or Custom Shutter? was marked as the answer   
    Or just copy the library shutter to the user catalog and then adjust the stretch plane to be within the lower panel.
  19. robdyck's post in Only One Terrain Break Working at a Time was marked as the answer   
    1. Open terrain perimeter, turn on Auto Rebuild Terrain
    2. On the right side of the building, add more elevation data to even out the terrain to your desired elevation. Chief seems to build terrain in a wave (think grade 11 graphing math). So, when you get a wave where the crest is too high, add data to lower that crest. 
    3. When using a terrain break hidden in a retaining wall, set the transition distance to 1" or 2".
     
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  20. robdyck's post in Plan with decks, material list only reporting deck boards, no framing was marked as the answer   
    In the plan you made available, the layer I mentioned was not on in the Materials List layer set.



  21. robdyck's post in Plan with decks, material list only reporting deck boards, no framing was marked as the answer   
    In the plan you made available, the layer I mentioned was not on in the Materials List layer set.



  22. robdyck's post in Is There A Way to Get Layout Sheet 0 Defaults to 'Front' of Succeeding Layout Pages? was marked as the answer   
    Put your mask on page 0 and use the drawing order tool to move it closer to the front than the default drawing order of 21.
  23. robdyck's post in Porch Ceiling Plane Conflicting with Roof Plane was marked as the answer   
    In your case, you've used a ceiling plane, however it is higher than the bottom of the rafters (structure tab) of the roof planes. Seeing as your ceiling planes are not symmetrically balanced with the roof planes above, you should do some cleanup. That being said, you have a couple of options to fix the model:
    reduce the structure depth of the roof planes OR lower the ceiling planes so they are below the roof structure Because I don't know your structural preferences or requirements, I'll leave the 9 1/4" rafters as-is and lower the ceiling planes.

    As you'll see, that leaves some decision making about how to deal with transition depth from rafters to eaves at the gable end.

  24. robdyck's post in Framing - Balloon Through Floor Below was marked as the answer   
    The solution to the original question (prior to the heavy duty off-topic discussion about pouring concrete??) is to check "Foundation Wall" in the 'General' Tab of the Wall Specification dialog. 
    In the 'Foundation' Tab, I uncheck 'Footing' and drop in my own footings from my library because Chief doesn't build footings correctly for interior basement load bearing walls (the footing does not project at the ends of the walls).

  25. robdyck's post in Stair Runner Visibility in Plan was marked as the answer   
    Manual cad work. There are no layers that display a runner.