MickeyToo Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I am evaluating X6 (the trial version) and would like to know if it is possible to extend just the roof decking and shingles to cover the crown molding running along the fascia (as it would when using the shadow board feature - see pics 3 & 4). Many colonial homes are trimmed out this way when no gutter is used (and even when a gutter is used, sometimes). The crown molding is then returned on the horizontal along and then into the side of the building. A board and flashing sit atop the crown molding along the side section, pretty much as I have drawn it here. The roof drip edge extends just beyond the crown along the front of the building. Is there a way to do this in X6? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 This link should answer your question. http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread.php?65528-Eaves-and-roof-returns&highlight=cornice+returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyToo Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thank you, Larry, for taking the time to provide that link. It was very helpful in answering, not only my specific question, but more importantly where Chief is right now with X6 when it comes to modeling traditional details. A mixed bag, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mickey: Chief is great.... Chief has short-comings.... I think overall the great out weighs the short so I rant about the short and accept the great we get with each new release Chief will never be perfect Chief can be wonderful - if it fits your needs but only you can determine that Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFogarty Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This link should answer your question. http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread.php?65528-Eaves-and-roof-returns&highlight=cornice+returns Larry- I know it's a tad late and a bit off topic, but I wanted to commend you on your cornice example raytrace you posted. It's seeing high-end work like that, that drives me to become a better designer (that is a really sharp drawing). Thanks and keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 the book they are referring to is worth the $15 on amazon too , picked it up several months ago after reading that thread... "Get your house right" by Marianne Cusato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I do have to say, it seems like roof returns and eaves have had glitches now for many releases. Curious why these aren't being fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Support more or less told me some time ago "The squeakiest wheel gets greased first!". Soooo.....start squeaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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