Joe_Carrick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Here's a little trick I learned today. I created a Symbol for a Skylight as an Exterior Fixture. I used a Fixture Schedule which I titled "Roof Accessories" and I limited it to "Outdoor" Fixtures and set the Label to use a Triangular Callout. The result is a Schedule that shows the Skylights, etc. Skylight.calibz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Here's a little trick I learned today. I created a Symbol for a Skylight as an Exterior Fixture. I used a Fixture Schedule which I titled "Roof Accessories" and I limited it to "Other" Fixtures and set the Label to use a Triangular Callout. The result is a Schedule that shows the Skylights, etc. Interesting, does it auto cut hole in roof? How does it deal with scissor trusses? Is it a problem that you no longer have access to a fixture schedule (not a problem for me). Can you change the size of the hole in the ceiling, i.e. flared skylight well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Interesting, does it auto cut hole in roof? How does it deal with scissor trusses? Is it a problem that you no longer have access to a fixture schedule (not a problem for me). Can you change the size of the hole in the ceiling, i.e. flared skylight well). The Symbol does not auto-cut the hole in the roof. You need to put a "Chief Skylight" with a 1/16" tall frame in the Roof to cut the hole. The Symbol can sit on top of that hole. It's Chief's Skylight Hole that would deal with framing. You still have access to a Fixture Schedule - since this one is limited to "Outdoor". Fixture Schedules can be limited to any combination of the following: Plumbing Appliances HVAC Indoor Outdoor Other - this seems to encompass (all) which IMO it shouldn't Ceiling Hole is standard Chief Skylight - Ceiling Options. Basically this Symbol is just so it can be in a Schedule. There are a few other possibilities that can solve some of the 3D/2D inconsistencies. By making a Library of Symbols matched to Roof Slopes with corresponding "z" offsets we could get a proper 2D CAD Block and projected dimensions. But Chief should really fix that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 BTW, I could have used a Furniture Schedule but sometimes Skylights require 110v electrical so the Fixture Schedule is a better fit. Another note about how and where I put Skylights. I use the Attic Floor for my Skylights and I put them on a custom Layer "Roofs, Accessories" so that I have better control of the display using Layer Sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Nice idea , this reminded me that I have always wished you could enter the skylight's width and Length in the DBX too , not just the frame height and width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 It would be real nice if I could block the Roof Hole Skylight with my Symbol so they would work together - but I can't find a way to do that. It appears the Roof Hole is not available to be blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I wish Chief would also give us the acrylic dome type skylights also, badly needed for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I wish Chief would also give us the acrylic dome type skylights also, badly needed for a long time. Round or Rectangular? Round would be pretty easy. Rectangular would be a bit more difficult but I could come close. BTW, have you checked 3D Warehouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have not checked, but I use mostly rectangular. This is pretty standard stuff and really should be included in Chief. Right now I just settle for the flat one, and adjust in elevation for the dome line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 With Chief's roof tool we can do this round ones, and I don't think the rectangular one be impossible using chiefs roof and some poisonous tactics, not sure actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yusuf, I found one of these in the Bonus Green Objects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 P'man's rectangular domed skylight. This needs stretch stuff defined (of which I'm hopeless) jon Velux CM-1.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yusuf, I found one of these in the Bonus Green Objects. Glenn, what about this one? I dont think is we added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Round or Rectangular? Round would be pretty easy. Rectangular would be a bit more difficult but I could come close. BTW, have you checked 3D Warehouse? Am I missing some thing???? This is just as simple as drawing a rectangular room and auto building roofs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Very clever Yusuf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I think Chief should provide these standard (adjustable) skylights so we don't have to jump through hoops to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Very clever Yusuf.Thanks joe, here is the plan containing both.I think Chief should provide these standard (adjustable) skylights so we don't have to jump through hoops to do it. Perry, well I think they provided... You can make your symbol now. acrylic skylite roun and rectangular.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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