Rabbit Design Pro Plan Template

[PitMan71]

I have been considering adding on the Rabbit Pro Plan Template. Does it include the macros/functionality to label roof and ceiling joist framing? 2x6x12', 2x6x14', etc.?

 

Thanks

 

[mtldesigns]

@Renerabbitt

 

I think you were to be tagged..

[Renerabbitt]

4 hours ago, mtldesigns said:

I think you were to be tagged..

Thank you
 

 

7 hours ago, PitMan71 said:

have been considering adding on the Rabbit Pro Plan Template. Does it include the macros/functionality to label roof and ceiling joist framing? 2x6x12', 2x6x14', etc.?

 

Thanks

Thanks for the consideration. 
There are no label defaults for framing in the program so if you wanted to add labels to framing members I could give you a macro for that but they would need to be manually added to the framing members. I do not however typically build framing when I am doing a construction document, in fact I almost  never need an accurate model to create a complete condoc. The methodology for the Pro Plan is to draft with ambiguity and take advantage of automatic annotation instead. When I draw a cross section, it is specifically to show and link to details that specify my building instead of spending hours building out a cross section. That's why I built a rather robust stackable detail system that includes annotations that can be switched very quickly to match your current project:
In this screenshot I show multiple "sections" that are built from swappable details(5 details makeup the right section) drawn to line up with one another and each utilizes swappable annotations. It only takes a few minutes to build a "section" with this method and I do not need the model to build framing. In fact I dont even need to really pay attantion to joinery or framing details whatsoever. This cuts a good 10-15 hours out of the drafting time for me

[PitMan71]

Thanks for the reply. 

I have tinkered with the macro thing but have been unable to get it to work.... Most of the builders i work with dont currently get framing details, BUT i am considering adding it as a service... i'm sure once i understand how the macros work it will be much easier to get the results i am looking for. Your detail concept is really cool.  and I need to look closer at the other tools in the ProPlan.

 

Is it a one-time purchase? Would I need to update when CA releases a new version?

 

Thanks

 

Shane

[Joe_Carrick]

16 hours ago, PitMan71 said:

Does it include the macros/functionality to label roof and ceiling joist framing? 2x6x12', 2x6x14', etc.?

I have a macro package that labels any framing.

• Rafters, Joists, Posts, Beams, etc.
• Either by placing a single macro in the label (Owner Context)
• or placing the macro in a text box and adding an arrow connecting to the members (Referenced Context)

There is a text box included for the Referenced Context which can be used in Cross Sections, Framing Plans & Wall Details.

 

I sell this package for $80.00

[basketballman]

I use a Chief to Excel template to quickly get accurate, order ready framing lumber lists & much more ..

[Renerabbitt]

3 hours ago, PitMan71 said:

other tools in the ProPlan.

The other tools are the

• Kitchen Tools which you can see HERE
• Bath Tools HERE
• Architectural Tools, which include single click actions for changing window styles and other single click tools like a parapet builder 
• MEP tools which are all of the tools I use for electrical design
• Backdrops

You can see the full list of items HERE under the Pro Plan section which is 5 rows down in that list, there are currently 1160 Library items in that package
The Pro Plan has the following major features:

• Automatic Area Analysis with single click tools for changing designations and mixed object reporting (room and polyline)
• Dynamic window labels that show framing information on framing views, automatic reformatting based on size, formatting changes for specific plan views and user configurable options on naming conventions. Also includes a robust schedule and single click tools to designate a window as TBR or (E)
• Dynamic Door labels similar to window labels with user configurable options on naming convention on a per type basis as well as conditional formatting and add/replace text from the doors OIP
• Cabinet label match system and user configurable type changes for getting cabinet orders OOTB. Also includes a custom cabinet pricing system and a robust schedule
• Ceiling Height macro that works on rooms with tools for designating a room as(No Work) as well as automatic stacking of the label and user configurable options on which room names shouldnt show ceiling height as well as which layer sets shouldnt show ceiling height. User configurable terminology for automatic display of vaulted ceiling etc. and plate height information for any room including user configurable options for automatically showing adjusted floor height and plate height on a per room type basis
• Custom reporting schedules such as footing and stem wall concrete volume and a custom BWP schedule
• Annotation tool which is user configurable annotations based on what item the tool is pointed to such as staircase information automatically
  MUCH MORE

3 hours ago, PitMan71 said:

Is it a one-time purchase? Would I need to update when CA releases a new version?

It is a one time purchase and I will always ensure that the version you bought will function to 100% on the next release. I do release new versions and I do give discounts based on how long you have owned the template. The updates are usually significant. 
I also update your template throughout the year. there were over 20 updates for x16 adding new functionality. 

FYI the library does come with a CAD block for labeling framing driven from the quick switching system I show.. You don't actually need to build framing or even have your structure specified correctly as it is just a string reporting value, so when you setup your projects designations, it changes all 75 details and blocks like this: