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    Australia, Victoria - Seeking Architect

    in Seeking Services

    Posted

    Rodney,
    I would like to hear about your project and see if there is a mutual fit.

    I am an Architect and single practitioner undertaking the design of residential dwellings.
    I have over 30 years experience in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.


    I look forward to learning more about your project.

    To view a few of my projects go to the following link and enter the "Bold Typing" for the questions ask.
    http://www.architeam.net.au/find-an-architect/


    architect: Ray Facer Architect

    state: Victoria 3051

    LEAVE ALL OTHER FIELDS AS THEY ARE and
    select SEARCH.

    Then in my profile select:

    VIEW PROFILE.

    Regards,
    Ray
    Ray Facer Architect m: 0411 46 71 88 e: facer0001@gmail.com.au

    Mortar Estimation

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    The best I could find is a mortar calculator for bricks (in metric)

     


     

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    My "search notes" are below that may help in your search.

     

    mortar-estimation program for CMU given a set area

     

     

    cmu brick dimensions


     


     

     

    wastage allowance?  

     

    brick - block calculator  (mortar?)


     


     

    calculator for cmu concrete block numbers and mortar for a wall area

    Free Viewer Available For Dae File Types ?

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    Sketchfab set the following check sheet for loading Chief Architect files into Sketchfab
    that features Dan Baumann's Tutorial
    Sketchfab Help Center

    Chief Architect
    Adapted from Dan Baumann's tutorial.
    Chief Architect is architectural and interior design CAD software.

    • Open a 3D model in Chief Architect
    • Select File → Export → Export 3D Model (3DS)
    • Uncheck Truncate Texture Names and select Export
    • Create a new folder with the name of your project.
    • Open the folder, name the project and save the model. (You're also saving the materials)
    • Navigate to the new folder and compress it into a .zip file. (This is important if you want the materials to show in your online models) See video around 4 minutes.

    Free Viewer Available For Dae File Types ?

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    Chief Architect  - Sketchfab

     

    Chief Architect currently does not have an "Exporter" to Sketchfab.

    software with exporters are listed here:


     

    Please, everyone request a plugin from Sketchfab for a Chief Architect Exporter

    Send an email request to:

     

    to:                       hello@sketchfab.com

    email subject:   Exporter Request - for - Chief Architect

     

    Sketchfab currently supports dae (Collada) file to Sketchfab

    as well as 3ds and many more as listed at:


    (if any one needs to convert a model to a different file format AccuTrans 3D is 


     

     

    Sketchfab has a pricing policy (or plans) based on the end users needs.


     

    Professionals using Sketchfab for clients are most likely going to need 

    private and password-protected models.  

    This will require at a minimum the Pro Plan ($10 month paid yearly or $15 month paid monthly)

    Business Plan is ($29 month paid yearly or $39 month paid monthly)

     

    The Basic plan is free with stated limitations.

     

    Sketchfab advantanges - disadvantages

    To be discussed in another topic.

     

    3d Viewers I have tried for Chief Architect are:

    1. Chief Architect Viewer

    2. Sketchfab

    3. H2H WebGL Viewer (my name, actual name is too long and hard to remember)


     

    Each have their merits and uses depending on ones requirements.

    It is good we have the choice and it will only get better in the future.

     

    Happy modelling to all.

    Chief X8 Sneak Preview

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    Sneak Peek into Chief Architect X8 – Labels for Polylines

     


     

    Published on Dec 30, 2015

    Sneak Peek into Chief Architect X8 - Specify custom labels for polyline-based objects

    and reference them through plan display and macros.

    Tubular Skylight Symbol ?

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    Velux's new Sun Tunnel is currently only available in

    Revit (.rfa file format).

     

    If anyone can download Revit file and then export to dxf and make

    available to download on this site I will convert them to Chief Symbols

    and post on this thread.

     

    DOWNLOAD REVIT FILE(s) AT:


     

     

    FILE (S) TO DOWNLOAD: (refer to pic)

     

    Flat roof windows

     

    CFP fixed - flat roof window 

     

    Sun tunnels

     

    TWR - rigid tunnel for tiles - roof based

     

     

    Thank you in advance.and all the best for the New Year

     

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    Chief X8 Sneak Preview

    in General Q & A

    Posted

    CHIEF VIDEO QUALITY

     

    I think the "Quick Sneak Peek" of Story Pole Dimensions was TOO QUICK AND THE AUDIO WAS POOR QUALITY.

     

    Surely a video from CHIEF ARCHITECT should be CLEAR, PRECISE AND UNDERSTANDABLE,

    otherwise it is just adding to the "confusion".

     

    I hope the two key "ISSUES" noted below have been addressed

    or will be as part of the Chief X8 release or its following updates:

     

         1. Stairs

     

         2. Floor level changes and there associated data boxes

     

    All the best for the New Year to Chief Staff.

    CAD dwg details - Design Calculators - Residential Const USA

    in Industry & Design Resources

    Posted

    CAD dwg details - timber construction
    Design - calculators - residential const
    for  USA - imperial units.

    CAD DETAILS
    refer attached pic: Res details - timber const - USA

    link to website:
    http://design.medeek.com/cad/cadlibrary.html


    DESIGN CALCULATORS
    USA - imperial units.

    refer attached pics: Design Calc - USA_1, 2, and 3.

    link to website:
    http://design.medeek.com/resources/resources.html

    BY
    Medeek Engineering Inc.
    Washington USA

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    Tile pattern generator

    in Industry & Design Resources

    Posted

    Tile pattern generator
    Modern patterns now can be easily generated with output to seamless jpg patterns. :)
    DWG files in 2d to match created patterns.
     
     
     
    home website:
     
    Mosa Pattern Generator
    Mosa Pattern Generator instruction video
     
     
    The Mosa Pattern Generator is a simple online design tool that can be used to design unique and creative patterns. The generator’s library contains a large selection of grids and patterns for inspiration, all developed by the Mosa design team. The patterns can be applied directly as they are and can also serve as the 
    basis for a custom pattern.
     
    DWG 2d Grids of Patterns
     
    About Mosa
    Mosa A day in the Life - English subtitles
     

    As a Dutch tile manufacturer with over 130 years of experience,
    Mosa offers unique and distinct tile concepts for walls, floors,
    facades and terraces.
     
    In the USA the products of Mosa are promoted, sold and distributed
    exclusively by Mosa USA, Inc.
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    Unique Hatch Patterns

    in Symbols and Content

    Posted

    Johnny,

    There were two methods used.

     

    1. Floor plan prepared by architects using manual methods.

    2. The elevations and sections were prepared by photogrammetrics

     

    Note the dwg photogrammetric elevation drawings are accurate

    and have precedence over the manual drawn plan.

     

    The plan was prepared by the architects and was done independently of the photogrammetric process

     

    photogrammetrics by:                                          architects:                                                                                                                                          

    http://www.cassisiarchitects.com.au/                   Paul Archibald Architects, Melbourne, Australia        

     

    The accuracy and detail of the dwg elevations and sections are worth looking at.

    Dropbox links are noted below:

     

    1. St Mary Plans 1_Elev_dwg


     

    2. St Mary Plans 2_Elev_Sect dwg


     

    We still have to do the "interior of the church" and are always looking for volunteers if you like working in

    SketchUp :)

     

    Regards.

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