HumbleChief 481 Posted December 6, 2016 I don't think there's a way to do so but might be missing something - thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRAWZILLA 784 Posted December 6, 2016 I do this a lot, for the floor on the second floor, that way anything on the second floor creates the automatic overbuild or lower ceiling of the existing ceiling joists below. What you show is the only and fastest way I know of how to do it unless you already have it set up in your template plan. Every second floor addition I do has this type of detail. The only problem is if the ceiling joists are going a different direction than the new floor joists, have to manually fix that in the sections by adding some cross boxes. I use the space as a duct space and call it that ,instead of air space. Just copy air gap and change the name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the reply Perry. I've used this a couple times myself and saves loads of time re-routing electrical etc. and knew you used it also so again appreciate the confirmation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRAWZILLA 784 Posted December 6, 2016 You can also get large floor beams in that space without any trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted December 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, DRAWZILLA said: You can also get large floor beams in that space without any trouble. SWEET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 2357 Posted December 6, 2016 I just posted a suggestion for adding the ability to move the layers "UP/DOWN" similarly to how we can in Wall Types. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRAWZILLA 784 Posted December 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said: I just posted a suggestion for adding the ability to move the layers "UP/DOWN" similarly to how we can in Wall Types. Yep, that would be a good feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted December 6, 2016 35 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said: I just posted a suggestion for adding the ability to move the layers "UP/DOWN" similarly to how we can in Wall Types. Good one Joe. I posted as well but it's been a while. I'll go and second your suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJSpud 87 Posted December 6, 2016 As Scott says .... easy peezy. All you have to do is move your mouse cursor over the lower part of the graphic in the bottom right corner of the dbx and click in the area where you want your new layer. Then go to the upper left and click insert and it should put the new layer at the bottom of the group. Watch the bottom right graphic and you'll see the arrow move from the top layer default position down to the layer area you clicked in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 2357 Posted December 6, 2016 Nice CJ. That one wasn't obvious but now I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJSpud 87 Posted December 6, 2016 Something I actually stumbled onto some time ago. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge_Runner 130 Posted December 6, 2016 Nice one, CJ. I can sure use this little tidbit. I gave you a point! Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumbleChief 481 Posted December 6, 2016 AWESOME Curt!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites