KirkClemons Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I thought that Kirk was asking what sort of tool we'd like to ideally perform the job. I didn't realize he was just "fishing" for something to provide a work-around for I agree this should be filed as a feature request. But thought I'd throw an idea out there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkClemons Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi thanks Glenn ....cos I didnt think of doing it that way how is sydney today ? my brother lives there..... I think Kirk was confused since he gave us a board and batten wainscotting/room panelling , I just wanted a siding material ...chose it , click done.... That was just an example of the modling profile I had made. You can adjust the height and spacing in the molding specification to make it span the entire height of the wall if you need. My example was mainly showing that it doesn't handle the window very well. The pattern breaks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Is there a way to make a pat. file for a board & batten with 2" batten on 12" centers? Can this be done "within" CA or will it have to be accomplished in another program? I thought somewhere along the line I read about this in a thread, but can't find it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_Sweeney Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I opened the Patterns/Chief Siding Pat. file (attachment) and I noticed what I think is a board & batten pattern for 2" bat on 12" centers. If this is true, how do I access this pattern? The pattern that shows when you click on this pattern file is the first one on the list (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 These are the 2 patterns I am messing with No#167 is the 8" as I need it, the problem is there is no texture for the Patterns CA made,the one posted by DJP up further in the thread works ok though , just no 3D shadows etc. You can apply the Patterns using the Materials Definition tool but you have to change the scale to 0.1 from 1.0 as the pattern at least for #167 is wrong (it's massive) You can actually make your own B&Bsiding.pat file in notepad and save it in the Patterns folder and play with those numbers you saw in the Chief file for spacings etc and apply the Pattern as above. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 I messed around with the texture posted by DJP above and the chiefsiding.pat file and made a new 8" center material but you can change the size in the material definitions note the the size you input will need to be larger than real size to get it to measure (tape tool) correctly in elevations etc , eg for this 8" center board I have the size at 9 1/2". note that due to the texture is is not "real" 3D but the best I have tried/seen so far.change the .zip file extension to .calibz (can't post calibz's) and install as normal ,it should show in My Library as Board and Batten 8"M. ***Updated File plus added New Pattern file used to update the Materials B&B Siding.calibz My B&B Patterns.zip Since Making This Library , another way of doing this was discovered , have a look at the thread and the new library is here: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/5383-is-there-a-way-to-trimextend-psolids-in-elevation-view/page-2#entry47072 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenL-sdd Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 On 3/10/2014 at 6:38 PM, Kbird1 said: I messed around with the texture posted by DJP above and the chiefsiding.pat file and made a new 8" center material but you can change the size in the material definitions note the the size you input will need to be larger than real size to get it to measure (tape tool) correctly in elevations etc , eg for this 8" center board I have the size at 9 1/2". note that due to the texture is is not "real" 3D but the best I have tried/seen so far. change the .zip file extension to .calibz (can't post calibz's) and install as normal ,it should show in My Library as Board and Batten 8" M. ***Updated File plus added New Pattern file used to update the Materials B&B Siding.calibz My B&B Patterns.zip Since Making This Library , another way of doing this was discovered , have a look at the thread and the new library is here: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/5383-is-there-a-way-to-trimextend-psolids-in-elevation-view/page-2#entry47072 Thanks for the pattern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 8 hours ago, KenL-sdd said: Thanks for the pattern! Thanks Ken , if you want real 3D , I made another Library back in Jan. just remember to turn Framing on in ALL views to see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have this one I made floating around somewhere, which is just a bump map so you can choose the color in the DBX: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternDesign Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 +1 If we had a tool (similar to the corner board tool), it would be great. We need control over the batten sizes and spacing as we do many variations. We also do a great deal of board on board which could be faked by adjusting the batten size and spacing again. (And like the framing, if we adjust the start location or want to move a single item, it would stick) If I were to ask for the moon, then both the boards and battens could be added instead of placing two layers of sheeting then battens. This would also be very helpful for material take-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I am now using Wall Material Regions (3/4" thick, 2" wide, full height) and multi-copy at the desired spacing. This skips all openings and I use the exterior Room Polyline to create the horizontal bands as needed. It's full 3D with proper shadows and very easy to edit. ps: Window and Door Trim + Corner Boards provide the rest of the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternDesign Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 13 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said: I am now using Wall Material Regions (3/4" thick, 2" wide, full height) and multi-copy at the desired spacing. This skips all openings and I use the exterior Room Polyline to create the horizontal bands as needed. It's full 3D with proper shadows and very easy to edit. ps: Window and Door Trim + Corner Boards provide the rest of the job. Thanks Joe. I will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 11:56 AM, WesternDesign said: +1 If we had a tool (similar to the corner board tool), it would be great. We need control over the batten sizes and spacing as we do many variations. We also do a great deal of board on board which could be faked by adjusting the batten size and spacing again. (And like the framing, if we adjust the start location or want to move a single item, it would stick) If I were to ask for the moon, then both the boards and battens could be added instead of placing two layers of sheeting then battens. This would also be very helpful for material take-offs. My B&B Library Uses "Framing Type" Materials , so has many of those advantages give it a try too... https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/16852-board-and-batten-library/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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