Joe_Carrick Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Here's a Library of Board and Batt Panels and a 3D Molding. I placed Panels above and below the Windows and one above the Door. The rest of the siding is a set of Moldings placed on an Exterior Room Polyline set at +48". Board_and_Batt1.calibz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 The best Wall to use these with would be one without anything but Chief Wrap on the outside of the Framing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks for sharing Joe. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks Joe , I assume they are in X6 though right ? dag nam it ! Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks Joe , I assume they are in X6 though right ? dag nam it ! Mick. Yep, So just crete a Molding Pline 36" long with (about 24" tall) Batt Molding on it. Now Convert that to an Exterior Furniture Symbol (Hangs on Wall, 0" above Floor). Do the same for 48", 60", 72" & 96" widths. If you want, you can do 12" and 24" widths as well . You can even add a 1x2 at the top and bottom but if you do that, you should set a stretch plane at z=6" so you don't stretch those 1x2's when you change the heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl_C_Crane Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks very much, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yep, So just crete a Molding Pline 36" long with (about 24" tall) Batt Molding on it. Now Convert that to an Exterior Furniture Symbol (Hangs on Wall, 0" above Floor). Do the same for 48", 60", 72" & 96" widths. If you want, you can do 12" and 24" widths as well . You can even add a 1x2 at the top and bottom but if you do that, you should set a stretch plane at z=6" so you don't stretch those 1x2's when you change the heights. Thanks JC appreciate the extra instructions , I had tried making a few of my own and it wasn't working so well , will give this a go tonight...... Is this something you learned the hardway or am I missing part of the Manual somewhere for more insight on molding and symbol creation ? Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Mick, Creating Symbols in Chief is really not that big a deal. Whatever you display in 3D can be turned into a Symbol. The trick is to decide what kind of Symbol - Molding, Exterior or Interior Furniture, Exterior or Interior Fixture, Door, Window, etc - and then learning what the "Stretch Planes" do. It just takes a little bit of experimenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 yep it is the stretch plane stuff I wasn't figuring out when I made my 3D B&B symbol panels , although I set them all and could change their sizes they didn't actually change size for some reason in the 3D views... never done any 3d modelling before so probably have all the X,Y,and Z stuff mixed up is my guess, so I'll keep playing. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Mick Set the following Stretch Planes: y=2 z=6 Do not set one for x. This will make them stretch uniformly in width. In Options, check "Sits on Floor" & "Hangs on Wall". Then set "Height above Floor = 0". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPDesign Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thank you Joe, Will be very useful in mixed material exteriors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Been thinking about this. Seems like you build it all with 2d molding similar to a handrail. The big problem with both method is going up side of gable end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Been thinking about this. Seems like you build it all with 2d molding similar to a handrail. The big problem with both method is going up side of gable end. Scott, You're always looking for the more difficult situation - but it's a valid question. I can do it but the method is different. Essentially, this requires using a 3D Molding PLine (vertical on the elevation in question - and just placing the 1x2 Batt Molding on that PLine) The PLine can be repeat copied and individually stretched up to the gable. It's a bit more work but it's the best I can come up with off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Until Chief comes up with a real board and batt siding I will be using something close from the lib. Just too much work, I'll just note the correct siding for now. You can adjust the texture to get 24" or 16" batts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Perry, I suspect that it'll be never. We have a better chance of getting Storefronts, Stairways and Railings reworked - and those have been on the back burner for a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Once again thanks Joe , appreciate the extra tips and the time replying... Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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