rlackore

I wouldn't think that the video card has anything to do with whether CA needs to "Rebuild" the 3d Model. I get the message all the time, and I have a fairly new machine and GPU. Maybe someone can disabuse me of this notion.

It's pretty simple - you just need to define the symbol as a Light. Select the symbol and open the Symbol Specification dbx. Under Options>Options select the Light checkbox. Click OK. Now double-click the symbol to open the Electrical Service Specification dbx. Under Light Data>Light Characteristics enter whatever you want to define the light source, and under Light Data>Options select the On checkbox. Click OK. Now you have a light:

Thanks for pointing this out. It seems to be a less-than-intuitive behavior - but it's good to know. Rep point for Scott.

Scott - it puts General Framing on the CAD, Framing layer for me. EDIT: Well, Michael solved the issue for us.

No.

I use a General Framing member for my bearing plates, etc.

When opened in X9 the ceiling is there. Maybe it's one of those weird one-time issues that Chief throws at us once in a while.

Check your material definition:

Solver has good method, though you'll need to select the attic wall and drag it down to achieve the minimal reveal at the garage door head.

Shoot a Cross Section / Elevation, create a CAD Detail from View, then create a Closed Polyline the shape of the gable element, copy/paste-hold it into the Cross Section / Elevation, then Convert Polyline to a Material Region that doesn't cut the finish.

IMO there are too many variables per jurisdiction. Some will even "discount" the first x-amount of square feet for certain areas, such as garages or accessory dwellings.

Thanks Perry - it didn't occur to me to pull down the Help menu and look for it there.

Does anyone have a link to the X9 Reference Manual? This webpage on the Chief site purports to have the X9 Reference Manual, but the download is actually the old X8 Reference Manual.

Now I'm confused. I guess this depends on what we're calling an atrium. What kind of fixture are you referring to, Joe? EDIT: Never mind - I found the Chief symbols that can be used for building an atrium skylight.

Yes. Create a CAD Detail, draw the detail, then Send to Layout.

Please provide more information. A detailed description of the problem is a first step. Images are very helpful. You can also attach the plan file. As it is, you're not giving us much to go on.

Ignore my suggestion about the framing material - I just dug into my own wall definitions and discovered I've defined my interior furring as framing also, and I don't experience any issues. Is the room shown in a basement? What's happening on the other side of the wall? Why don't you post the plan so we can take a closer look.

This tool doesn't exist in Chief. I draw a line with arrow, break it at some point to turn it into a polyline, then edit the label to display the dimension.

The attached image isn't displaying for me - maybe it's my computer, or maybe the forum is having problems, or maybe it's the image.

I'd try changing the furring strip to any other material besides a framing material; try an "air gap" material.

It would be helpful if you posted a screenshot of your wall definition. Make sure the insulation board, furring strip, and drywall layers are "interior" layers, and that they aren't zero thickness.

It takes Chief a while to calculate when sending to Layout using Plot Lines - it's to be expected. As far as the settings, it's down to personal preference and experimenting.

Like Joey says, send to layout using Plot Lines, then select the Layout Box, open the Layout Box Layers dbx, and define a Layerset to make your annotations in color, but everything else greyscale:

Regarding the survey map, CAD lines will not display in a 3D view. One technique is to select a line, convert it to a molding polyline, and assign a molding profile - this will allow them to display in a 3D view.

There is no universal method for appraisers, or realtors, or building inspection departments, etc. for measuring residential square footage. There are attempts at establishing a standard, such as ANSI Z765, and the HUD methodology, but very few jurisdictions have adopted them for use. As I stated before, I use the ANSI method, which is very simple and transparent - and it includes interior chases as Finished Area. What is "Living Area", anyway? I've never heard the term outside of Chief; however, Chief's tools to measure Living Area provide a very close approximation of the result calculated using the ANSI method.