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If they are steel-plate connected light wood trusses, then yes. Of course, you will also need beams to carry the trusses. And lateral bracing, etc. All I was doing was giving you a solution of how to accomplish the truss profile - nothing more.

You can modify the truss envelope. Don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for: Matt Pole Barn.plan EDIT: Plus everything Graeme said.

You can get plants, both 2D and 3D, from Xfrog.com. Have you tried using the Terrain>Modifier>Hill and Terrain>Modifier>Valley tools? Here is a hill shape that took about 10 seconds. You can achieve all kinds of shapes using the Advanced Splines tools.

Only the OP can tell us for sure, but yes, I think you're interpreting his request too literally. My take on his request is that he's looking to provide a calculated amperage total so branch circuits can be sized properly. I'm sure your familiar with the NEC section that says something like "branch circuits shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating...". Conductors are also rated by ampacity - so again, you want to know how many amps your placing on the circuit so you can size the conductor (and the breaker) properly. Of course, I could be totally wrong about what the OP is looking to achieve. Maybe he's dealing with systems over 120 volts and conductor runs greater than 1000 feet.

This file only shows a 2D CAD block - no 3D symbol or other geometry.

Huh? P=I x V. It doesn't matter whether you calculate your circuit load based on amps or watts. For lighting circuits it may be more convenient to use watts because that's how lighting fixtures are labeled, but for equipment circuits I find it's easier to use amps.

No trick - as I stated, it's trial and error. The SketchUp file was created in metric. Using metric settings for the import option didn't seem to work as expected, it seemed like regardless of the import option setting CA was actually importing in imperial. Again, I wasn't smart enough to figure out the rhythm or reason - I just played until it I achieved a satisfactory result. Maybe someone else is smarter.

You can also add a custom Component SubCategory. This example schedule includes Circuit and Amps. After the Schedule is complete, you'd have to hand-jam the totals.

Switch back to Edit>Edit Behavior>Default, then grab the end point of one of the lines and snap it to the end point of the other - the will "heal" and join back together.

I successfully imported the table from both the SketchUp and the AutoCAD files. The trick is to discover (sometimes through trial and error) the best import options, then using the Symbol Specification dbx to assign offset and size values.

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.