Following CA Polebarn Tutorial... snap question..

[A_Joseph_PE]

Good Evening All,

 

I am trying to follow the CA Pole Barn tutorial on CA articles (https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01069/creating-a-traditional-pole-barn-structure.html), but I am stumped on some snapping issues.

 

I have created the walls as indicated on the article, but when I try to place my posts and footers I can't seem to snap to the wall layer that has the post placement....

 

So a little more for the folks that haven't tries this..

 

I created a all type with a 7.5" Post layer, a 1.5" purlin layer and a 3/4" corrugated sheathing layer.  I want to snap my posts to the 7.5" "post" layer but it keeps wanting to snap to the sheathing layer?

 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks

 

AJ

[justmejerry]

Maybe check your snap settings. Endpoint snaps on. Also check your wall layers to make sure main layer is correct

[ShaneK]

I will have to watch this video on pole barns but it can be done in wall detail sections. It shows in cross section and 3d frame views.

[A_Joseph_PE]

Thanks for the responses guys.

 

I am running X7.
 
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't there the ability to have more than one "main layer"?
 
Her is a screenshot of my wall type layers... see any issues?  This is my first time through this process...
 
Thanks in advance.

[ShaneK]

Another option. I have many wall details and 3d views too, pm if needed

[A_Joseph_PE]

Thanks, I'll try that. 

 

Much appreciated.