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I've tried a few different ways to create demo plans. I've found the method that Gawdzira and jscussel propose works the best, though imperfectly.

I was able to go in to the room dbx, Ceiling Finish, and change it to the non-rotated material, worked fine.

Maybe there is some confusion caused by the pattern not being rotated by 90 degrees as well? -- Never mind, my mistake --

X5 file attached. Plot X5.zip

Andy, Yes, you are correct. I'm no expert with CA coordinate entry - I must have messed up one of the arcs. The closure isn't perfect, but it's as close as you can expect. Plot.zip

The solid square is a utility easement. The survey data is incorrect. I'd contact the surveyor and ask for the file in dxf/dwg format, then import into CA.

It shouldn't be this difficult, should it.

Deck Railing Specification dbx > Rails > uncheck Automatic Width

Private if it's a single-family dwelling on a privately owned lot (but I don't live in California).

I've never heard of any code requirement for closets in a bedroom.

Yes, dshall set me straight on that account.

This program is attempting to be a BIM modeler. What, David, is the point of BIM if it's not going to be modeled accurately? If the model isn't accurate, then the BIM data will be wrong. And though I get what your saying, I just as often receive responses in this forum along the lines of "if you'd just take the time to model it correctly, then it will draw itself correctly." Regarding editing lines in layout (a point you have brought up to me before): sure, that can be done, but then you lose all your edits if you have to resend to layout. That is a fundamental problem with layout editing. If we have to manually edit everything, or make CAD details for something as basic as a building section, then CA is simply a 3D modeling program. And there are a hell of a lot better 3D modeling programs out there than CA.

Got it. Seems like there should be some cross-talk between the roof framing dbx and the truss dbx. Okay, that works. That's not typical around here. Sheathing to the underside of the chord, yes, but not necessarily the framing between trusses. We usually detail shear transfer through the a combination of the wall sheathing, roof sheathing, blocking, and hurricane ties.

I'm trying to figure out how to use CAs attic trusses - I'm only part way there. My problems I need to solve: The walls below (main layer and interior finish) build through the truss bottom chord to the underside of the truss top chord. The ceiling isn't flush to the underside of the top chord. I've tried messing with the room dbx options, ceilings, etc, but can't find a resolution. Any guidance is appreciated. AtticTruss.zip

The U-channel plates will generate automatically according to your Framing defaults. I wonder, though, if the real-world wall framing "posts" are actually C-channels? I don't think there is any way CA gives us an option for custom framing shapes, like a U-channel, or a W-shape.

I think Glen may be using a no-room def rail around the deck, but I have no idea how he gets the newels below the level of the deck floor (perhaps with a scheme involving the 'generate on lower level' checkbox).

The only way I've been able to create accurate face-mount rail systems is to build them with symbols (or solids) for the newels/balusters, and molding polylines for the rails. Of course, these won't join up with any other automatic railing, such as at stairs or landings.

Here's an example. Arched Doorway.calibz

As Bryce mentioned, build one arched opening using p-solids and moldings. Save this to your library as a block and define the stretching planes correctly. This will give you a symbol you can import in and stretch to the correct opening width. The downside is you will get some minor distortion in the arch molding, depending on how much you stretch.

Which dormer wall do you mean (end wall, side wall, etc)? And what are you making the wall flush with (wall below, exterior wall, etc)?

The technique described in the CA Reference Manual gives you a very simple coffer at the perimeter. Dennis calls it a modified cathedral, which describes it more accurately in terms of WYSIWYG. IMO, your best bet is to stick with what you've been doing: create complex trayed/coffered/beamed ceilings with molding polylines, soffits, and p-solids.

I just upgraded to X6 this morning. While in a Section view, with more than one CAD line selected, the Trim Objects icon doesn't appear in the tool bar. With one CAD line selected, the icon appears, and the tool works as expected. In other views (Plan, CAD Detail, etc.) the tool functions as expected. Shouldn't it work in Section view the same as in other views? Anyone else experiencing this issue?

Jared, I'm talking about the physical chunk of wood (or plywood, etc) that should be drawn in cross-section, just like the physical chunk of wood that is the tread.

I notice that CA doesn't draw a stair riser in cross-section. I can adjust the thickness of a stair tread in the stair dbx, but there doesn't appear to be a similar function for the riser. Am I missing something? Thank you.

Your correct, my mistake. They were 750Ti cards, not 780Ti cards.