Chrisb222

Been discussed many times, quick search:

Marking a page as "Use as Page Template" will do a lot of what you want. The page won't print, or be listed in the sheet index. But if it's in the middle of the order it will change the numbering in the index. Non-printing layer for a printed page can be accomplished by creating a layer for the non-printing objects, and simply turning that layer off when going to print.

Issue 1. Edit Wall Layer Intersection tool in the Edit toolbar. Select the wall in plan view, click the tool and manipulate the intersection: Issue 2. I saw it suggested here to try making the other wall a pony wall also, with the same elevation settings.

Yeah I tested it with an OOB Residential Template and didn't get the lines. Must be something in that plan file but I'll be danged...

I've owned three HP DesignJet plotters over the years, currently using a DesignJet T520, 24" wide roll printer. It's fantastic, and the DJ series just gets better with every iteration in my opinion. The T520 is discontinued but its successor is the T630, $1400 on Amazon and have it Wednesday.

That works for the overhead door but the program adds trim to the bottom of the man door, even if I raise it just .001"...

Huh. Ok, thanks for the mystery-solve. I've been working in X15 for months, just never noticed. And I read the entire changelog with each new release, but it's a lot to remember. It's weird though because I checked some older plans before posting and when I open a back-clipped cross section in X14 the slab stops inside the wall, while the same plan opened in X15 does show the slab extending over the wall, but the outline doesn't appear in 3D and elevation views in those older plans. Guess it's just one of those Chief Thangs.

The plan I'm working on appears to be outlining the garage slab as it projects over the foundation wall at door openings. This is how it will actually be built, but I've never seen this before and can't figure out what's causing it. I checked back several earlier plans, and all settings appear to be the same but the slab outline doesn't show on them. It's not a huge deal, but it makes the elevations in layout look odd. I can delete those lines easily in layout, but just curious if anyone can track down the cause. Stripped-down sample plan attached. Thanks. Garage Slab Issue.plan.zip

Place stairs to automatically reach next level, open stair dialog, check Lock Top and adjust number of treads and/or tread depth to suit.

Yep that's how I would do it... if I wasn't so lazy. Heck, I was too lazy to do the drawing.

Wow I didn't see anyone say anything about copying someone's plan. And it's not infringement to get inspiration from other work. A simple plan done in 10 mins entirely with auto roofs, and different ceiling heights and some other tweaks. It's really hard to say what would be the best approach without knowing the goals of the floor plan, interior ceilings, and whether there's a livable second floor. But take a look at this plan to see how it was done. Could also be easily done with manual roofs. Let me know if you have any questions. raised roof.plan.zip ( Oh btw it is copyrighted ) raised roof.plan

To all who downloaded, posted, or liked, you are most welcome! The people of this forum have been such a tremendous resource for me that I'm very happy to give back a tiny portion.

True, however I find the half baked new features very helpful in spite of not being fully baked. The real problem it seems is that most seem to never finish being baked.

Losing your distance ability, or your aim??

Did you check Upper Pitch under Pitch Options, and enter values for your two roof pitches for that railing wall? That's how you create a pitch break like you want. Just my opinion, but I prefer your original roof. I would always rather have a main hip be higher than all the gables, like in your first image. Differ'nt Strokes

In other words, no, you can't change the tolerance of the automatic label. There's no setting for that. You could try posting a request for that feature in the Suggestions forum, just don't be in a hurry.

@HumbleChief It works for me simply by setting a color for the window label, then sending to layout as Plot Lines which strips color out of the model. Not sure how you're sending to layout, but this is what I get:

Did you check your Library under Chief Architect Core Catalogs > Line Styles? You can also create your own under CAD > Lines > Line Style Management.

@solver brought it to my attention that having the individual panels would be useful for stacking taller doors in the Door Spec dialog, or for assembling taller doors as symbols. I updated the catalog with folders containing the individual panels, and renamed the symbols and folders to make more sense (to me at least ) Overhead Doors Revised.calibz

I've never been happy with the overhead doors available either in Chief's catalog or the mfrs catalogs. I always just wanted a nice handful of raised panel or recessed panel, in single width and double width that "matched," four and five panels high, plain and with a couple glass options. So I finally just sat down and made a mini-catalog of just that. The attached file should contain the following door symbols: "Double 4" contains four panels vertically, "Double 5" has five, for either 7'h or 8'h doors. These are all "short panel" style doors. I thought about making long panel versions, but I don't really like long panel doors so I don't spec them. If I make more it will be with beadboard panels. A couple sample images: Created using X15. Overhead Doors.calibz

You're right, shingles won't work. EPDM membrane can go down to 1/4"/foot

Ah, thanks, I was sitting on the back porch sipping an adult beverage when I wrote that, was going on memory And siggys don't show up on my phone so I didn't realize what version he was using. Probably should avoid the drink-posting. (Notice I didn't say drunk-posting, it is a weeknight ya know!)

I don't use an electrical schedule but in the schedules I do use you can just click on a row and drag it up or down wherever you want. Also, there are up and down buttons that appear on the edit menu when you select a row.

There is, but difficult to guess what needs fixed from your post alone. Posting a plan file would allow someone to diagnose the problem. Somewhere along your workflow, your settings are causing this. Again, without the plan and a more thorough explanation of what steps you're taking when this happens (switching saved plan view, sending to layout, etc), very difficult to guess at the answer.

Yep, my post shows how to do that. Why? It already exists.