crosscutter55

when i draw an  exterior wall & place a floor joist at a random distance parrelel to that wall how do i get a dimension to show from the  sheating 

THANKS GUYS !!!! TEMP DIMESIONS WERE OFF AND THE PREFRENCE SETTING WAS UNCHECKED FOR START  & END 

I have lost the start & end icons when i drag a wall > Plus when ever i draw a square room if i click on any wall i dont see the temporary dimensions to edit the walll location

PLEASE HELP  !!! When i drag a wall the dimension use to show as i was dragging it    I see it shows on the very bottom of the screen but not along the wall as i drag it  When i draw 4 walls i will not even get an interior dimension to change the dimension of any wall 

I am looking for lateral deck connectors for a deck . I see the simpson strong tie  but can not find specfic ( dtt1z ) ones that i know are in there catalouge. I had imported these into home pro 2018 ! 

  any ideas on how to find them , or import them from home pro ?

anyone using macfee with windows10 ? It just corrupted my x9 version  Of course they say it is chiefs fault  !!! I uninstalled it then went  to my digital locker & punched in the product key . Hope i didnt loose any library items 

On 12/4/2016 at 6:32 PM, johnny said:

 

Very cool.  Id like to do something like this for all my standard details as well.

LOVE THOSE DETAILS !!!!

If they are placed manuallay will they all show up the way i want them between the floor joists ?

how can i show ( floor overview) & dimension  ( left to right ) anchor bolts for the sill plate ? I want to place the anchor bolts so they do not effect the floor joist  layout 

        I purchased this great program so i could detail everything . Detailing has alot more advantages then just leaving it up to a sub to determine even a simple question !!

                       I want everything as neat & precise as possible !!  If a anchor bolt is installed i want them all the same exact dimension from the front & back of the sill plate . Because of this detail topic it also brings up other questions even to me , should i put one bolt closer to the rim joist & one closer to the interior of the wall ? This would compress the sill seal better . Someone even mentioned the sill plate joint , which i feel should be under a joist & a tight joint also . 

                       As these details are worked out they always make see other issues that can be overlooked , not to mention how they help me learn more tricks to this great program !!!!

NEVER TRY & TEACH A PIG TO SING , IT WASTE YOUR TIME & ANNOYS THE PIG

Thank  you . is there a way to have the masonary shown on the outside of the wall ? I reall dont want to see the end of the beam exsposed

I can not figure out how to make a cutout in a 10" wide c m u foundation wall  I would like  to show a steel plate with non shrinkable grout under the beam also .

Can i change the order of layers ?? I want to have more layers under footings . I would like to add , footing forms , footing rebar & footing drains  under the layer of footings 

Is there a way to import an exact model boiler to chief ? In my design i want to detail the boiler piping & zone valves . I want to show my plumber exactly how i want this area to look !

                 I can not find specific models of the componets i want , any idea how i  would find them ??

I would be going from home pro 2018 , to x6 full version . what libraries are not compatiable ,with x6  ? is azek one of them ? I am more of a novice & use the program occasioanly

 I want to do a final design of a home , I want to build .The extra pages libraries & layer options is a major advantage given the fact that i want everything detailed on different pages .

              On electrical sets I even want to show which joist bay the wires will be running in . Outlet placement will also be important for the wainescoating & tile ( wall framing detail )  layout !

Subs have a tendancy to do what they want the eaisest way for them ! The time & effort I will put into this final design should eliminate sloppy work & mistakes !!!

              I know homepro can achieve alot of this , however the full version is much easier to accomplish this !

How much of a diffrence is there in x9 & x6 is  i am also very concerned about the libraries

I am interseted in buying it how can we talk further  ? e mail me at crosscutter55 @ yahoo .com

Does chief primere have the same EXACT windows that are in there book ( product guide ) ??  I want to save some steps . Page 62 of there product guide has specific dimensions for rough openings , glass & frame sizes . I would like to find a specific window  , WDH 3040 click on that specfic window & put it in a wall without typing in all the rest of the info ,IS THAT POSSIBLE  ??

Hi send me a contact # so we can discuss this further

Thank you  !!!

Can   anyone tell  me how detailed the  new azek library is ? I am using home pro 2017 which will not support the download unless i upgrade to 2018 for $99.00 I am also told there is no way for me to preview it before i purchase it  I am hoping it has all the componets azek has , as far as trim & rails

Please forward me a contact # i would love to discuss this further with you !!  i live near the giant stadium not only can i do layouts & design but i have had 40 years of trade exsperince