Chimney

[AbeLopez]

What is the best way to create a Chimney like this?

 

[DavidJPotter]

Like your image would be a polyline solid aka 3D solid (depending on your version - X12 - polyline solid). You create the custom slanted object in an elevation camera, then line up the object to match your chimney in plan view using your Reference Display, then check the finished product using an isometric camera view.

 

DJP

[DeLayDesign]

For something like that the 'easiest' way to get it to at least look the way you need is with Polysolids.  It looks flat on two sides, so opening an elevation and drawing it with a polysolid would get you the look quickly.

 

If all the sides need to slope, you could also build it using walls up to where it begins to angle in and draw a molding polyline around it and having the poly line be some kind of angled molding.  You can create one pretty quickly on you floor plans and add it to your library.

I created quick, be it sloppy, video for you to see how to create a custom molding.

[VHampton]

 

 

 

Great video Adam. Like DJP explained, usually solids are a good tool- when the shape is simple. The OP's chimney is flat on 2 sides which means that the taper doesn't have to occur on all sides, but the way your video explains how to create a "battered" chimney is superb. Nice work. For simple shapes... and for the OP (in learning how to work w/ solids)... just as Mr. Potter explained...

 

• Draw a rectangle in 2D view, and use the break tools to angle the (2) upper sides. 
• Convert the shape into a poly-line solid. or "3d solid" as they're now called in X-14. The chimney appears to be at least 40 - 42 inches thick. 

 

You can "break" the upper section (to have the side walls) even after the solid is created. A chimney cap can be made using solids as well. 

[lbuttery]

I am still amazed that Chief doesn't have built-in chimney tools that can do 80% - 90% of standard chimneys

 

the tools should also do the necessary framing etc

 

Lew

[VHampton]

That would be pretty neat Lew. ...maybe one day soon. The software engineers read the forums, even if there is a suggestion box. 

 

Just like cabinets can be added onto with moldings and custom tops, they could do the same with chimneys. Even porch columns. Adding courses (for a build-out) is always something which has to be done with solids. 

 

I have found creative work-arounds though... and the soffit tool can be shaped tall and skinny (like a chimney) w/ moldings on top

...Same for columns (if they're square). A custom cap and base can be added.  

 

[Ridge_Runner]

MarkMc no doubt would do it with cabinets.

[GeneDavis]

Monsieur Rabbit shows how with cabinets.

[VHampton]

Mr. Rabbit is a genius.