rlackore

The table in your plan file is only a 2D cad block, so it will not show up in a 3D view. Here is your plan with the symbol imported into your living room. bow roof metric.plan

I reported the issue to tech support - they've confirmed the issue and forwarded it to the developers.

Joe, Thanks for the work-around. I think it needs to be fixed, though, because the flat spot at the top of the casing is annoying.

Joe, Here is a simple plan, using CA's default Profile plan (OOTB). Can you fix the window in this plan, or identify the problem? Shaped Louver Window.plan

I'm trying to use a louvered window as a gable vent. It works fine when square or arched, but if I change the shape to match the roof pitch the upper portion of the louver(above the springing) disappears. Can anyone confirm this is a known behavior, or if they've had success with this technique?

Here is your plan with your round couch in the center of the living room. bow roof metric.plan It's an awfully small couch, though. Step by step guide: 1. Open the plan file. 2. File>Import>Import 3D Symbol 3. Select the Round Couch in the Import 3D Symbol File dialog box, click Open. 4. In the Import 3D Symbol dialog box select Furnishings (Interior) from the Category drop-down box, click OK. 5. Now click the mouse wherever in plan you want to place the couch.

Shoot an orthographic overview then Tools>Symbol>Convert to Symbol.

That's interesting - I never would have thought of that. So how do you achieve ventilation at the base of the attic? I would think that even strip venting beneath the fascia or along the drip edge would be susceptible to the scenario you describe.

The California Residential Code is based on the 2012 IRC. California's definition of Fire Separation Distance is not modified from the standard definition: California has amended IRC Section R302, but the pertinent table R302.1(1) remains unchanged with no special footnotes or provisions: I highly recommend purchasing a copy from the ICC, though you can also access it for free online here: http://www.ecodes.biz/ecodes_support/Free_Resources/2013California/13Residential/13Residential_main.html ...or in a scanned pdf version here: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/bsc.ca.gov/gov.ca.bsc.2013.02.5.pdf.

The ICC publishes every three years - there is no "2013 IBC", though California does have a 2013 Building Code based on the 2012 IBC; California also uses an amended version of the 2012 IRC in the State's 2013 Residential Code.

Greg's fire-blocking provision is not part of the standard IRC - it's got to be a locally adopted amendment. EDIT: I think Greg must live in Washington state - they have adopted this amendment to Table R302.1(1).

The IRC and the IBC define Fire Separation Distance the same; the definition is very clear. When you're dealing with distance from a lot line, there isn't much you can do except play with the location of the building. When dealing with buildings on the same lot the designer is permitted to determine the placement of the imaginary line that will be used to determine the fire separation distance - I always place and dimension this line on the lot layout plan that shows all the other important fire-related stuff (fire department vehicle access, fire department connections, hydrants, maximum hose distance, etc.).

Good info, sure, but the IRC doesn't care.

Section R202, Definitions. It is the same definition as the IBC Chapter 7.

Fire Separation Distance IS measured to the Lot Line, or to an imaginary line between two buildings on the SAME LOT. Very important.

Worked for me right away:

So obvious. Thanks for the correction.

Make sure the layer Cross Section Lines is turned on - it is the "default" layer on which CA creates special cross-section geometry that can be "found" by snaps (including dimensions), though it can't be selected.

If I understand correctly you want to keep the roof ridge height and steepen the pitch to achieve a knee-wall condition. Select the roof plane, open the Roof Plane Specification dialog box, Check General>Height/Pitch/Lock Ridge Top Height, then enter the desired Roof Pitch, click OK. The final step is to adjust the lower gable roof plane intersection.

We've been saving and working with plans stored on a network since X5. No problems with X7.

In my experience the ribbon board can be specified for any depth - the bigger problem is that they are primarily for alignment, so if you spec a bigger ribbon board and need it for structural attachment of an exterior ledger, then you also need to specify to the framer how to attach the ribbon board to the trusses.

You can insert a door with the door tool. You can insert vents using the window tool.

Use the CAD Block Management dbx to select and insert a copy of the block. Explode the copy. Edit the linework, then re-block and change the name to the original block name and accept the name change in the warning dbx that pops up. All instances of the original block will be updated.

3. Select the Terrain Perimeter, open the Terrain Specification dialog box, then un-check General>Building Pad>Subfloor Height Above Terrain>Automatic, and enter 550mm into the box. This will place the terrain 55cm below the first floor elevation.

2. If you aren't worried about accurately modeling the structure, then this is easy to do with a roof plane. Set it to 0-degree pitch and place it vertically into position.