Markenbach Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 So, Im trying to figure out what determines this dimension: right now, my house is basically one 'step height' above ground level Im trying to match this design (this some modification): currently, its just sitting just above ground level As per usual, I just dont know enough about CA and architectural terminology to even know what im looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Chopsaw Posted September 3, 2021 Solution Share Posted September 3, 2021 Terrain> Terrain Specifications> General> Subfloor Height Above Terrain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Double click the Terrain. Enter the value you'd like in the box (highlighted in the image). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markenbach Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Ah ha! Thank you. I was thinking the terrain level would be determined by the house specs, not the other way around, so I was looking in the wrong place. Thanks for your time. The more I figure out, as far as terms and such (so much terminology to learn), the more I'll be able to use the search function effectively. Also thanks to Solver for the 'How To' for my signature! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markenbach Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 and RobDyck, thanks for the screen shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Markenbach said: I was thinking the terrain level would be determined by the house specs, not the other way around It is determined by the house specs. You set the Terrain how far below the House main floor (0 point.) you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 22 hours ago, Markenbach said: Thank you. I was thinking the terrain level would be determined by the house specs, Kind of..... Chief uses the Floor Structure Hgt + 6" or 8" if it is left on Automatic in the Terrain Spec. DBX...... pg 1172 X13 Manual The program automatically positions Floor 1 a set distance above the terrain. To do this, it first finds the center point of the building footprint. Then, it determines the elevation of the terrain at that point. Finally, it adds the thickness of the floor platform to this value. If a foundation is present, it also adds the thickness of any sill plates plus either 6” (150 mm) or 8” (200 mm) depending on the foundation type. The resulting value, referred to as the automatic Subfloor Height Above Terrain, is how far the default height of Floor 1 is above sea level in the current plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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