robdyck Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 (edited) For anybody interested, I'm making my 3d detail files available for purchase for your own use / modification for your plans. I've updated everything to take advantage of some new features that will be coming out with X18 (X16 and X17 versions are still available). Small Sample: https://3d-viewer.chiefarchitect.com/go?share=023704475132725 My detail plan files contain multiple 'vignettes' of construction per plan which is far more efficient than a stand-alone model. These multiples allow for extremely simple and quick replication within the plan file for detailing construction methods that are similar, but have different components. If you were to start from scratch, you'd have to allow at least 200 hours to create what's contained in my plan files. Here's what you'd get from me: Cad file template for annotating the details to fit evenly on a layout page (you may need to adjust the size to suit your page) 12 Chief Architect plan files based on various construction 'themes' containing about 150 detail vignettes. Windows - Interior Windows - Exterior ICF construction SIP construction I-Joist construction Floor Truss Construction Concrete Foundation Construction Various Construction Various Construction Approx. 130 images generated from these plan files - ready to use or replace (keep in mind you'll probably only use about 30 on an ongoing basis) Many have been created for specific projects and may not be relevant. CAD Block library items; some older details that I no longer use would need editing or replacing, but most are good-to-go. Keep in mind that text replacement based on your preferred font can be an issue that will require some time on your part. Plenty of great materials (in the files) that make Chief Architect look much better than what Chief provides. If there's any interest, send me a PM and I can give more information. If there's any significant interest, I could follow up with a video as well as a demonstration of use. One example: Edited Friday at 04:46 PM by robdyck 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted July 31, 2024 Author Share Posted July 31, 2024 (edited) Here's a preview list of details from my library: OWJ Details: I-Joist Details: ICF Details: Windows: General Construction: Edited Tuesday at 05:39 PM by robdyck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesVolz Posted July 31, 2024 Share Posted July 31, 2024 Nice Robert! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Nyhof Posted Tuesday at 06:54 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:54 PM On 7/31/2024 at 11:12 AM, robdyck said: Here's a preview list of details from my library: Truly Amazing Work!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB_BdnMY Posted Tuesday at 07:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:57 PM beautiful and clean to read, very nice. PM sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted Tuesday at 10:40 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:40 PM (edited) https://3d-viewer.chiefarchitect.com/go?share=023704475132725 Edited Tuesday at 10:40 PM by robdyck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNestor Posted Wednesday at 04:41 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:41 PM You should sell them to Chief Architect. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted Wednesday at 08:24 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:24 PM My experience is that when I develope something of value Chief will almost inevitably come up with an alternative to accomplish the same thing as a new feature within a couple of years. In a way, that's great but usually they don't make it 100%. There's also a tendency to eliminate something that's needed for my system to work - or that requires me to make changes to my system because of changes they made. A great example was the "Measurement Class". I had a lot of macros which used floating point NVPs and formatted them to feet,inches. Those NVPs were changed to measurements vs floating point and I had to rewrite every one of those macros. My bet is that Chief will at some point provide a way to "peel-back" the layers of a Perspective clipped by the Cross Section Slider , provide solid fill for objects (such as framing) cut in section and a few other enhancements. Then we'll be able to very easily create 3D Details. It's not there yet but I'm pretty sure it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted Wednesday at 09:56 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:56 PM 1 hour ago, Joe_Carrick said: It's not there yet but I'm pretty sure it will be. I wouldn't hold my breath for that kind of feature and even if they did provide it, I wouldn't expect the flexibility needed or the control of appearance. I've been using 3d details for about 15 years with full control of what I model. I use Chief's tools to my advantage and I don't need to fight any settings to accomplish what I want. Because of that, creating new details and adjusting existing details is very quick and very stable. I have no reason to think that Chief will develop a 3d detail tool that automates the inclusion of components of flashing, tape, membranes, rebar, bolts, and other structural hardware. Because I have created so many of them, I know what goes into making them look right and knowing the level of difficulty involved, I have absolutely no expectation of Chief developing any sort of tool that replaces what I currently do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para-CAD Posted Wednesday at 10:42 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:42 PM Mikey likey! (in the voice of Tommy Boy) Take my money. PM inbound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted Wednesday at 11:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:21 PM 1 hour ago, robdyck said: I have no reason to think that Chief will develop a 3d detail tool that automates the inclusion of components of flashing, tape, membranes, rebar, bolts, and other structural hardware. No arguement, I'm sure they would leave all of that out. BTW, I think they should hire @Medeek to do the Stairs improvements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Nyhof Posted Wednesday at 11:24 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:24 PM 2 minutes ago, Joe_Carrick said: BTW, I think they should hire @Medeek to do the Stairs improvements. And to help with the trusses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para-CAD Posted Thursday at 02:11 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:11 AM Chief should buy SketchUp from Trimble and scavenge all the good 3D code into making chief a true "model in 3D" app if people want.........or stay 2D......shooter's choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted Thursday at 11:37 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:37 PM Robert, did you create RSI calcs for all the floors, ceilings, walls to match the different details. I noticed you have them nicely named sounding like you would have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted Friday at 02:05 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:05 PM 14 hours ago, SHCanada2 said: did you create RSI calcs for all the floors, ceilings, walls to match the different details Good question Jason. For my own plans, I don't label the assembly calculations on those details. Instead, I use an assembly schedule (with all the effective thermal resistance calculations) and I 'tag' the various assemblies in section views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted Friday at 05:12 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:12 PM 3 hours ago, robdyck said: Good question Jason. For my own plans, I don't label the assembly calculations on those details. Instead, I use an assembly schedule (with all the effective thermal resistance calculations) and I 'tag' the various assemblies in section views. sounds similar to what I do, but I'm not organized enough to keep them 1 to 1. But some of that is due to my details being semi automated (if the stud is 2x4 vs 2x6, I only change the label, I do not have a sperate detail). I would perhaps be interested in both. I get tired of making new details for different wall assemblies and the associate RSI calcs. I will send you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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