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Thank you for this thread. I didn't know that I could put Schedules in a CAD Detail. This makes my life easier.

The strange part is that there is a highlighted selection, which gives the impression that the dbx is "active" and ready to go.

I've found that if you first select any material, it sort of "activates" the dbx and then I can type to search.

FYI, not all states/municipalities have adopted this symbol; it's been rejected by the Federal Highway Administration and the ISO.

Here's a CAD block. Accessible Parking Symbol.calibz

Gregoran, This isn't difficult to do in chief, you just have to learn the correct tools and methods. Here is a column I threw together in about 2 minutes, less the square base. Simply draw the column profile, then draw a circle, convert the circle to a molding polyline and assign the column profile as the molding. I know it's an ugly column, but I just did this to illustrate the technique. If you had been more clear in your OP about what you were trying to accomplish, we could have given you better advice sooner.

You have to create the path as a Distributed Object. Then open the path and the dbx should be self-explanatory.

If the profile is a CAD Circle, there will be no library button available. You have to convert it to a polyline first. Maybe that's the issue?

You can use CA's framing tools to create beams, or if you need to get creative, p-solids and primitives can be used. You're not clear on what you mean by an exposed ceiling, but I assume it's the roof deck being supported by the beams. Build the roof first. Then select the room, uncheck the Ceiling>Ceiling Over This Room box, then edit the Ceiling>Ceiling Finish (J) to select the material you want for the exposed ceiling. Shoot a Full Floor Camera to make sure it worked.

You can organize your User Library as you wish. If there is an item in a CA or Manufacturer Library that you like, just copy/paste it into your User Library.

Joe, sorry to hijack the thread. In reference to your OP, I have a library of CAD building blocks (roof components at various pitches, walls with plates, etc.) and plop these into a CA section, modify as required with wall finishes, special notes, etc. I grumbled a lot when I cut my first CA section - I was expecting a lot more. But, I have to admit that even though a CA section isn't a finished product (IMO), it does provide a good starting point.

Here are some examples. Could they be done smaller? Sure, but I think the scales work. Again, it's how much you need to show. It's also personal preference. It's also depends on the client's expectations (in your case the ARC), the project, and how much you trust the builder.

I think Johnny is referring to the actual window construction, not how the window fits into the wall with all the associated construction details.

It depends on how much detail you're showing. If the window details are showing how the flashing wraps, and the backer rod and sealant, etc,, then I don't think the scales are out of the question.

I use it extensively for details and to clean up CA's horrible sections and to fix or clarify floor plans, especially the foundation plan.

Different roof pitches and materials aren't a problem. You can control each roof plane individually, both for pitch and material. Reading the Reference Manual topics on roofs is a good place to start, especially the sections on Automatic vs Manual Roofs. Be aware of the Auto Rebuild Roofs checkbox in the Build Roof dialog box.

He was probably referring to an Assembly Occupancy Classification (Groups A1 through A4) which defines occupant load so you can calculate all sorts of good stuff like egress widths, fixture counts, structural loads, etc.

Open both plans. Go to the plan to copy; zoom out until you can see everything; then Edit>Edit Area>Edit Area (All Floors) & draw the marquee around everything; then Edit>Copy. Go to the plan to paste; then Paste.

Yes.

Search this forum - this is a recurring topic.

Use Glen's railing wall method, then manually draw a foundation beneath the porch. The only remaining step is to place a molding on the slab edge.

Upload to Dropbox or another file-sharing service, then give us the link.

X7 Hollowcore Plank library with four subfolders: 1. CAD Sections. These are CAD cross-sections; each section is a CAD Block consisting of a perimeter shape and individual voids. Insert layer is CAD, Default. 2. Face Sections. These are the CAD cross-sections saved as a 3D Face to allow creating custom length extrusions; just explode the Architectural Block, select the face, and extrude. You could easily extract these faces from the solids (see #3), but I've included them for convenience. Insert layer is Slabs. 3. Solids (Architectural Blocks). These are solids saved as Architectural Blocks; the intent is to provide something that can be trimmed with another solid to allow creating planks with cut ends or holes. Insert layer is Slabs. 4. Symbols. These are the solids converted to a symbol to allow for easy stretching in the depth direction to provide planks of varying lengths. Insert layer is Slabs. Using a combination of these types you should be able to create almost any plank layout you need. Hollowcore Plank.calibz

Section: ...it's not perfect yet, but it's headed in the right direction.

Here are my Room dbx settings: Floor 0 Floor 1