ChiefArchJosh Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Hello! I am a PM for a GC and have very little experience with Chief Architect. That being said, I am trying to create a 7.2 panel corten siding material. If I open the library browser (Ctrl+L), right-click User Catalog, and select New Material I do not see anywhere to draw the 7.2 panels. Can anyone point me in the right direction or let me know where I can download a 7.2 panel? Additionally, how do I get the corten look? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermot Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 You might want to take a look in the core libraries at the metal sidings that already ship with the program. If one of these is close enough, then I would just use it. There are also some other sidings available for download in the 3D Library (although I don't know if there are any more metal sidings). You can look for them here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/3d-library/ If you can't find one that is close enough, then I would start with something from the core libraries that is at least somewhat close and then copy it to your user library (instead of starting from scratch). Here is a tech article with some general information to help get you started: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01006/customizing-a-library-material.html There are bunch of other articles and videos related to customizing materials as well. If you run into a specific problem, you might want to post back with more details and someone might be able to help. If all else fails, you might also one to contact tech support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, ChiefArchJosh said: Hello! I am a PM for a GC and have very little experience with Chief Architect. That being said, I am trying to create a 7.2 panel corten siding material. If I open the library browser (Ctrl+L), right-click User Catalog, and select New Material I do not see anywhere to draw the 7.2 panels. Can anyone point me in the right direction or let me know where I can download a 7.2 panel? Additionally, how do I get the corten look? Thanks in advance Hi , you don't need to draw anything , Chief's materials are Images (Textures) but it appears as if Corten 7.2 is just Ribbed Metal Roofing which Chief has in the Core Library >Material>Sheetmetal>Ribbed , which can likely be altered/colored as needed. https://www.cortenroofing.com/corten-western-rib-7-2-siding-panel-a606-4-weathering-steel.html I appears you are new here so please do your signature so we know which version of Chief Premier you are using, thanks. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/topic/18908-signature-here-at-chief-talk/?tab=comments#comment-155662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefArchJosh Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Thanks Dermot and Kbird1. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefArchJosh Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 For anyone in the future, I will tell you how to draw materials you need since it doesn't seem like people here know how. To make a 7.2 panel: find a dimensioned image of a 7.2 panel online with dimensions copy image, paste it into the layout resize it so that the dimensions are correct draw a polyline rectangle around the 7.2 panel and create breaks and resize it so that it matches the image delete the image convert the polyline. It's easiest to convert it to a concrete slab if it's going to be exterior siding starting at the ground. select the height copy the material every 36" with the tool that allows you to do that voila! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, ChiefArchJosh said: For anyone in the future, I will tell you how to draw materials you need since it doesn't seem like people here know how Comments like that will win you a lot of friends around here.... And had we had all the information to begin with someone would of told you how to do it much easier in Chief..... KB. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 14 hours ago, ChiefArchJosh said: For anyone in the future, I will tell you how to draw materials you need since it doesn't seem like people here know how. To make a 7.2 panel: find a dimensioned image of a 7.2 panel online with dimensions copy image, paste it into the layout resize it so that the dimensions are correct draw a polyline rectangle around the 7.2 panel and create breaks and resize it so that it matches the image delete the image convert the polyline. It's easiest to convert it to a concrete slab if it's going to be exterior siding starting at the ground. select the height copy the material every 36" with the tool that allows you to do that voila! Agree you are not going to make many friends like that. And What is up with your signature? Looks like you copied @Kbird1's signature to yours? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, rgardner said: Agree you are not going to make many friends like that. And What is up with your signature? Looks like you copied @Kbird1's signature to yours? Well that's interesting ...... and a 1st around here , at least for me...... Doesn't the saying go something like "Imitation is the highest form of flattery" ....... thanks Josh ! Mick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now