Bob-Roraback Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I need a macro that I can attach to a given wall with an arrow that will display the height of the wall. (not the elevation ) The existing macro for ceiling height will not work in this instance because the room has different height walls. Does anyone have a macro that they are willing to share or can somebody point me in the right direction for what I need please. Thanks, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 i think because there can be pony walls, there is no "guranteed" way but I could be wrong. if you run object_properties against the wall you get per below. so if you can find it in there you can just use the property, but if i remember, it is not there. I think you could try the lumber area divided by the length but I'm not sure it works in all cases area --------------------------- 317.884566 sq ft length --------------------------------- 419.476541 in Doing the math from the above it gives 109.125, which is what I have, I'm just not sure it works in all case. put the following in your text box connected with a leadr line to the wall %upper_layers[3].area/length% (it shows area in sq ft below, but if you do it like above it reports in sq in) angle ---------------------------------- 89.99999999999999 ----------------- Float automatic_description ------------------ "Stucco-6" ------------------------ String automatic_label ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String baluster_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String baluster_name -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String baluster_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String beam_rail_length ----------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement beam_rail_molding_name ----------------- "Default" ------------------------- String beam_rail_size ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String bottom_rail_description ---------------- "" -------------------------------- String bottom_rail_length --------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement bottom_rail_molding_name --------------- "Default" ------------------------- String bottom_rail_size ----------------------- "" -------------------------------- String comment -------------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String component_code ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String coverings ------------------------------ size = 0 -------------------------- Collection custom_fields -------------------------- {} -------------------------------- Hash default_bottom_height ------------------ true ------------------------------ TrueClass default_top_height --------------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass description ---------------------------- "Stucco-6" --------- String drawing_group -------------------------- default:_27_-_wall ---------------- Symbol floor_number --------------------------- 1 --------------------------------- Integer foam_seal_length ----------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement foam_seal_size ------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String footing_fill_style --------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher footing_layers ------------------------- size = 0 -------------------------- Collection half_newel_description ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String half_newel_size ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String has_room_moldings_exterior ------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass has_room_moldings_interior ------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass has_room_wall_coverings ---------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass include_in_schedule -------------------- true ------------------------------ TrueClass is_attic ------------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_automatic_wall ---------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_bearing_wall ------------------------ false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_curved ------------------------------ false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_foundation -------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_invisible --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_lower_partition --------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_no_locate --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_no_room_def ------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_pony_wall --------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_railing ----------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_retaining_wall ---------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass is_upper_partition --------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass label ---------------------------------- "E1" ------------------------------ String layer ---------------------------------- walls,__normal_exterior ----------- Symbol layer_is_default ----------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass layer_line_color ----------------------- 255 ------------------------------- Integer layer_line_style ----------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer layer_line_weight ---------------------- 35 -------------------------------- Integer layer_set ------------------------------ "Floor Plan Set Print" ------------ String layer_text_style ----------------------- "Default Text Style" -------------- String length --------------------------------- 419.476541 in --------------------- Measurement lower_insulation ----------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher area ------------------------------- 0 sq ft --------------------------- Measurement cavity_r_value --------------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float continuous_r_value ----------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float depth ------------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement description ------------------------ "wall insulation" ----------------- String formatted_size --------------------- "" -------------------------------- String length ----------------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement num_batts -------------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement owner ------------------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ---------------------- ---------------------------------- width ------------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement lower_layers --------------------------- size = 0 -------------------------- Collection lower_wall_elevation ------------------- 48 in ----------------------------- Measurement manufacturer --------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String middle_rail_description ---------------- "" -------------------------------- String middle_rail_length --------------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement middle_rail_molding_name --------------- "Default" ------------------------- String middle_rail_size ----------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_description ---------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_name ----------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String newel_size ----------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String num_balusters -------------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_foundation_bolts ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_half_newels ------------------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer num_whole_newels ----------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer panel_rail_description ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String panel_rail_length ---------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement panel_rail_name ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String panel_rail_size ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String pony_wall_cap_accounting_code ---------- "" -------------------------------- String pony_wall_cap_length ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement pony_wall_cap_material_list_category --- "Exterior Trim" ------------------- String pony_wall_cap_size --------------------- "" -------------------------------- String rail_cap_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String rail_cap_length ------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement rail_cap_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String railing_accounting_code ---------------- "5200 - Interior trim material" --- String railing_material_list_category --------- "Interior Trim" ------------------- String retain_wall_framing -------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass roof_cuts_wall_at_bottom --------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass roof_type ------------------------------ hip_wall -------------------------- Symbol schedule_number ------------------------ "" -------------------------------- String simple_schedule_number ----------------- "" -------------------------------- String supplier ------------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String suppress_label ------------------------- false ----------------------------- FalseClass termite_flashing_length ---------------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement thermal_envelope_area ------------------ 307.375967 sq ft ------------------ Measurement thickness ------------------------------ 6.885 in -------------------------- Measurement top_rail_description ------------------- "" -------------------------------- String top_rail_length ------------------------ 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement top_rail_molding_name ------------------ "Default" ------------------------- String top_rail_size -------------------------- "" -------------------------------- String upper_insulation ----------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher area ------------------------------- 307.375967 sq ft ------------------ Measurement cavity_r_value --------------------- 21.0 ------------------------------ Float continuous_r_value ----------------- 0.0 ------------------------------- Float depth ------------------------------ 6 in ------------------------------ Measurement description ------------------------ "wall insulation" ----------------- String formatted_size --------------------- "6"x16"x93" batts" ---------------- String length ----------------------------- 96 in ----------------------------- Measurement num_batts -------------------------- 29 -------------------------------- Measurement owner ------------------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ---------------------- ---------------------------------- width ------------------------------ 16 in ----------------------------- Measurement upper_layers --------------------------- size = 5 -------------------------- Collection [0] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 375.396576 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Santa Barbara - Grey" ------------ String formatted_size ------------- "1/2" thick" ---------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 375.396576 sq ft ------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [1] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 359.325384 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Housewrap" ----------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "" -------------------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 359.325384 sq ft ------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.01 in --------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [2] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3400 - Exterior siding" ---------- String area --------------------------- 359.308283 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "OSB-Hrz" ------------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "48"x96"x3/8"" -------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 11.25 ----------------------------- Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Siding" -------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.375 in -------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [3] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "3110 - Lumber 1st package" ------- String area --------------------------- 317.884566 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Fir Stud 24" OC" ----------------- String formatted_size ------------- "" -------------------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 0 --------------------------------- Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Framing" ------------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 5.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- [4] -------------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher accounting_code ---------------- "5100 - Drywall" ------------------ String area --------------------------- 308.130307 sq ft ------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_length ----------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement footing_rebar_size ------------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer horizontal_rebar_length -------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement horizontal_rebar_size ---------- 0 --------------------------------- Integer material_data ------------------ ---------------------------------- NVPublisher description ---------------- "Drywall" ------------------------- String formatted_size ------------- "48"x96"x1/2"" -------------------- String manufacturer --------------- "" -------------------------------- String quantity ------------------- 9.75 ------------------------------ Measurement source_description --------- "" -------------------------------- String material_list_category --------- "Wall Board" ---------------------- String thickness ---------------------- 0.5 in ---------------------------- Measurement vertical_rebar_length ---------- 0 in ------------------------------ Measurement vertical_rebar_size ------------ 0 --------------------------------- Integer wall --------------------------- ---------------------------------- NVPublisher SEE ABOVE ------------------ ---------------------------------- wall_id -------------------------------- "1" ------------------------------- String wall_type ------------------------------ "Stucco-6" ------------------------ String Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Chief has a couple built-in global macros that will provide elevation data for walls at the point where your arrow head makes contact with the wall: %wall.bottom_elevation% %wall.top_elevation% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-Roraback Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Hi Michael, Thank you for answering but I need one to use in a floor plan. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-Roraback Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 I want to be able to show the walls framed height such as 92 5/8" in the plan view and was wondering if a macro could do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 did you try %upper_layers[3].area/length% it does assume your third layer in is framing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Michael's works, I just tested it, point the leader line to the wall in plan view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-Roraback Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 OK I will try, Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-Roraback Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Michael's example gives me the top and bottom height of the wall. What I want is the length of the studs plus the plates. In the plan I am trying to annotate I have three different floor and ceiling levels on floor 1. I want to show the height of the framed walls in each area on the wall framing plan. When the top of the subfloor is at "0" elevation the %wall.top_elevation% macro works perfectly to show that but when the top of the subfloor is at say 24" I would need a way to subtract the %wall.bottom_elevation% from the %wall.top_elevation% to get the framed wall height I am thinking. Can anyone show me how to arrange a macro that would do that. Thanks for any help, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Plan View: show floor and ceiling elevations using markers. Elevation views: Wall heights. Otherwise, you can use this: %room.height.ceiling% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 interesting results with a sloped ceiling plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, jasonn1234 said: interesting results with a sloped ceiling plane Yup. That's why I said... 3 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said: Chief has a couple built-in global macros that will provide elevation data for walls at the point where your arrow head makes contact with the wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 the wall height is the same there for the two leader lines on the right. It looks like the global wall top elevation macro is going above the ceiling plane (underside of roof rafter maybe??) (191"), where the wall area divided by length is going to the ceiling plane (150") depends on what one wants i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, jasonn1234 said: the wall height is the same there for the two leader lines on the right. How can the wall height be the same if you have a sloped ceiling plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 13 hours ago, Alaskan_Son said: How can the wall height be the same if you have a sloped ceiling plane? not sure I understand the question. it is a shed roof, with a high side on the right and a sloping ceiling with high side on the right. the one formula gives the height of the wall on the inside stopping at the ceiling plane, the other gives the height of the wall to the roof (through the attic) it would be, I would think, a distinction an interior designer would want to know. I personally just dimension a section for oddball rooms, as opposed to putting it on the plan, and then leave the normal floor height framing dimensions to a storey pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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