rlackore

I'm on 66 - gives me the Unity error and a black window.

Simpson has a plethora of details available for their lateral and uplift system components. Download this application guide, find the connection detail you need (eg D/21, etc.) then go here to download a dwg or dxf file. APA has details as well. Go here to search and download. Personally I'd run the numbers first to determine what the loads are, then design the system and find applicable products, and then lastly draw the details.

Yes, they can do it. I've had Alpine manufacture barrel vaults; what I don't know is if the vault arch was "structural" or cosmetic.

I"m running Chrome on Win10, and I get this:

I have yet to find a tape measure that was graduated only in 1-inch increments. It's no more difficult to measure to the nearest 1/16" as to the nearest 1" - in the end the margin of error will be fairly consistent (about the width of a pencil lead). I understand that fractions make the math more difficult, but if the plan is adequately dimensioned there shouldn't be much math (and calculators are cheap). My advice: be logical in your layout but design as necessary, and let the fractions fall where they may.

Worst case: the client buys your plans and either: 1) sells them on for a profit, or 2) uses them as the basis for future designs. Measure that against the expected future value of the plans if they just sit on your hard drive for the next 20 years. What's the use of retaining the rights unless they generate value? Of course value could be several things: money, reusing the plans for other projects, etc. Personally, I would maximize your earnings while the plans still have value. I would charge based on the time invested - IOW a rate/hour fee.

This is a facsimile of the Infratech slimline series SL-16. There are three versions: ceiling mount, wall mount at 30 degrees, and wall mount at 45 degrees. You can stretch their length to simulate the SL-24 (42.5"), SL-30 (63.5"), and SL-40 (63.5") - the only thing that won't be "correct" will be the spacing of the face grill. infratech sl-16.calibz I discovered there are some really stringent mounting clearances for these products - so if you use them do your research (but avoid calling Infratech support - they aren't very friendly).

This has been a point of consternation for many people. I suspect Chief treats the sill plate as the foundation for programmatic reasons, but conceptually is isn't far off base. What do you set the second floor framing upon? The first floor wall top plates, correct? The first floor wall top plates aren't part of the second floor - they are the "foundation" for the second floor. The same is true for the foundation sill plate, which is the point of bearing, or "foundation", for the first floor. Changing the current paradigm may be equally confusing, as we would have to account for the sill plate within the first floor framing structure (think of how to incorporate that into the Structure dbx). To answer your question, AFAIK, there is no way to reassign the sill plate to the framing. In the garage, the wall sole plate will show up if you build the wall framing.

Download the X10 Reference Manual. It answers all kinds of common questions. Revision Tables are discussed on page 1314. You can often get your answer much faster by using the Reference Manual than by posting on this forum.

This is just how Chief behaves - the dimension line is referencing the wall surface, and Chief isn't "smart" enough to realize that the wall surface is not visible due to the door opening, so it doesn't draw an extension line. As far as I know, you can't do anything to prevent this behavior. If it's important enough, as a workaround you could draw a CAD line to act as an extension.

I suspect you have drawn a dimension string - it is a single object - you can't manipulate the individual segments. I suggest you download the Reference Manual for the version of Chief you are using, and review the Dimension chapter to gain a complete understanding of the different types of dimensions and how they work. Also, please include the version of Chief you are using in your signature, not in your post (unless your post relates to a deprecated version of Chief).

Try a shelf ceiling set at 96 inches: P.S. I just realized that you're not running X10. You should fill out your signature with the version of Chief you are using so when we respond to your questions we'll know not to include tips that your version may not support.

Storefronts are impossible to do correctly in Chief. Plan view can be approximated by manipulating the door settings: However, it won't display very well in 3D (notice how the jamb disappears, the trim color extends through the opening, and the wall finish is gone where there is usually casing: Many folks have requested the ability to model storefront systems and commercial-type steel door frames for several versions, but so far our pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

You can fix the problem wall using the Edit Wall Layer Intersections Tool. You need to use the tool at all floor levels, including both the lower and upper portions of the Level 1 pony wall. I suggest that you modify your wall definitions so there is only one main layer - the CMU - and the insulation and brick veneer are exterior layers. I think you'll find it easier to manage intersections.

I can take only partial credit. The architectural concept usually starts with the Big Boss, then it's passed off to a project manager like myself, who develops the design, creates the condocs, etc. The biggest challenge on this particular project (at least on the exterior) was finding a way to integrate the custom glulams and timber into the standard metal building construction; not to mention that most metal building owners are trying to do everything on the cheap.

It's interesting how fast they are pushing (what appear to be very minor) updates to X10. I wonder if this is their new paradigm, or if X10 simply had some really serious flaws that they felt had to be immediately addressed.

It's doable, here's a recent project o' mine: My tips: 1. Draw the grade beam on Level 0. 2. Draw the slab and your steel on Level 1. 3. Draw the mezzanine and roof on Level 2. 4. Draw the parapet on Level 3 (walls with no-room definition, no roof or ceiling above, etc.). You can model the cant strip and stuff with moldings. Those are the biggies - the rest is just slogging through the particulars: getting the wall defs dialed in, modeling the bar joists, etc. You can get as far into the weeds as you want. The exterior architectural elements can be done with a variety of tools: solids, moldings, etc. The pilasters can be done with a short section of fatter exterior wall. But it's the basic set-up that will make the difference, and that's where tips #1-#4 come into play.

It's not much, but it's approximately the correct size and shape. It helps me ensure I have enough space to the side of a door to accommodate a wall-mounted unit. wallmountgaragedooropener.calibz

I agree about the trusses. The prescriptive method rarely works for me either - too many large punched openings and expansive clear floor areas - so it's ASCE Methods 1 or 2 for most of my projects. Luckily I don't have to deal with seismic in my area, though I'm often in Exposure Cat C due to lakefront lots and a long fetch over open water.

That slope is going to add a significant topographic adjustment factor, and you're already in Exposure Category C. If you find the H1s don't give you what you need, I've used two TSP connectors, one on each side of the wall, to increase the uplift capacity for specific areas, like on either side of a large punched opening. The other part to the equation is tying the roof to the foundation - it sounds like your particular situation will need careful design of the uplift load paths.

That connection gets about 114 lbs of uplift resistance, assuming G=0.50 (doug fir or better) and no adjustment factors. No way to tell if that's enough unless you run the calcs on the roof projected area and the vertical pressure zones.

I like to use the Simpson H3 - it can be used on either side of the wall and works well with both rafters and trusses. But I've also used the SDWC screws and other connectors, depending on the situation. I've found that H3s at every truss connection are usually sufficient to tie the roof diaphragm to the exterior wall plates - then I'm free to design the remaining uplift load paths independent of the roof structure.

GE offers DWG files for lots of their stuff, including some of the Profile series. Here's the best I can do for you - two versions, with and without a panel image, depending on your personal preference: GE PT7050SFSS.calibz You'll probably want to play with the materials - I always have a difficult time with appliances.

Doug, I'm confused by your statement "Line doesn't show up...". It's clearly there - we can see it in your picture. Do you mean that the line won't appear when you send the plan view to Layout? As Chopsaw observed, that whole area is a bit confused, with Polylines, Slabs, CAD Lines, and Polyline Solids overlapping Foundation Walls, etc.: The porch perimeter that you reference is a Polyline Solid on layer CAD, Default 2. Again, as Chopsaw directed, make sure the CAD, Default 2 layer is turned on in whatever view you're using - whether Plan or Layout. If the problem is in Layout, then check your Layout Box Layer settings, Show Reference Floor settings, etc. When I send your plan to Layout, the porch perimeter shows up, along with all the other stuff in that area: I think you can get what you want by cleaning up your plan file and using object/layer control.