Omnidesign Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Hi, I'm having difficulties with my landing, it is not leveling up with my 2nd floor. What am I doing wrong? Thank you, HALLWAY.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 16 hours ago, Omnidesign said: Hi, I'm having difficulties with my landing, it is not leveling up with my 2nd floor. What am I doing wrong? Thank you, HALLWAY.pdf 98.15 kB · 8 downloads Please post the plan file. The PDF does not show how the structural parameters are set for this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Hi Doug, ok, thanks, didn't know we could post the file! First time user. The file is bigger than 14MB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 11 hours ago, Omnidesign said: Hi Doug, ok, thanks, didn't know we could post the file! First time user. The file is bigger than 14MB! Backup the plan file as a zip (right from the CA save menu) It will be a lot less than 14m then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBCooper Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 You might want to use a room with a floor platform instead of a landing in this case. In general, I use landings in between stair sections and then floor platforms for where the stair starts or ends. Regardless, if you need to move a landing up or down you can open the dialog and set the landing height to whatever you want. For more detailed help, you should probably post the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Untitled 1.zip Hi, here is the zipped plan. thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Is this the area that you are referring to as a landing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Here is a video of my interpretation of the problem and a possible solution. Landing Wrong Elevation_01.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 Untitled 1.zip Hi Doug, Thank you so much for taking the time to answer and solve my problem, much appreciated! Just to put you in context, it's a townhouse remodeling, a complete renovation of the 2nd floor. I'm transitioning from AutoCAD to Chief! It's quite a challenge but a good one I think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Hopefully my analysis helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Hi Doug, Hope you are doing well. I'm having issues with my split level landing. It's a bungalow and the entrance is at level 0, there is 5 stairs going up to the main floor and 8 stairs going down to the basement. The landing ceiling height is at 11'-4", on the main floor ceiling height is 7'-11" and the basement height is 8'-3". Do I need to define the ceiling height of the staircase by adding a wall to create a room specification? Hope you can help me out! Thank you, Valdyne 2406_flip_new layout.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Split Level Entrance.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Hi Doug, Thank you for your input! I think I almost got it, but I am still having issues viewing my stairs going to the basement on my 1st floor. Here's a view of the existing house: 13759 Rue Cherrier - Google Maps2406_FLIP_NEW PLAN_dn_vl.plan 2406_FLIP_NEW PLAN_dn_vl.plan 2406_FLIP_NEW PLAN_dn_vl.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 This better? Split Level Entrance r2.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL-inc Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 CA uses floor and ceiling elevations to establish the way the model is developed- This also dictates where things like stairs and roofs are created. IMO, if you take the time to set up your model parameters correctly, the model, and all of its components, will usually be generated accurately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 18 hours ago, RL-inc said: IMO, if you take the time to set up your model parameters correctly, the model, and all of its components, will usually be generated accurately Not for foundation and floor above walls for split level designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL-inc Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 In my experience, while certain individual areas can be manipulated, I find I get a much more consistent model generation if my structure defaults for any given project are accurate before I get started. Just my opinion I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 12 hours ago, RL-inc said: In my experience, while certain individual areas can be manipulated, I find I get a much more consistent model generation if my structure defaults for any given project are accurate before I get started. Just my opinion I guess And that is a very good opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Hi Doug, Thank you for your comments. I was able to fix everything except connecting the entry landing with the set of stairs going up. Untitled 2.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBCooper Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I think you are trying to do it the hard way. You have one stair section on the foundation floor and then your landing and other stair section on the first floor. I don't think these are going to work automatically the way you want. Try just drawing your stairs and landing on the foundation. Then just create one open below room on the first floor above them. This should just work without all of the fuss. This tech article that I posted in your other thread goes through the process: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00587/creating-a-split-level-entry-or-foyer-with-a-landing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnidesign Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Sorry, I did not notice the link in the previous thread! I will try it right away!!! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I removed a few walls that were in the way, and made the area between the landing floor and main floor open to below. The stair widths are adjusted to be 1/2 the distance between walls either side of the lading walls, minus 4 1/2" The upper stair railing is generated with a railing wall. Split Level Entrance r6.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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