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12 hours ago, JWPrendergast said:

an alternative.

Because my hard copy plans are on white paper - I have used fill patches in solid white to screen areas, both in layout and plan, that I couldn't turn of in layers;

Have the polyline colour of the fill same colour to hide it, shape it to suit.

There is a layer Walls, foundation on floor 0 - which is perimeter walls.....

Food for thought there.

On 4/9/2024 at 6:29 AM, BethLIVCondos said:

So can you connect these segments?

My walkthroughs are planned from start to finish so that there is continuity from start to finish-

no need to have several clips that are joined.

I dont think HDPro has video editing of the sort you seek.

But, you could have walkthrough segments linked and the footage might jump from end of one to the start of another I guess?

See whoever else has to say - some users are gurus on this subject I have noticed.

16 hours ago, 447Debbie said:

it needs something to attach to inside those red rectangles

Indeed it should. Universally speaking, as I am in Australia and not the US. But you are correct.

It depends on how you placed the gate.

I would insert the gate like a door is inserted. That would show the jambs that are missing.

See whoever else comments closer to home for you.

On 4/4/2024 at 6:26 AM, Mikebaglini said:

I really don't know how to proceed there,

Hi - you might be better posting in the 'seeking services' forum?

Good luck.

On 3/31/2024 at 11:17 PM, chrisinnh said:

Goal is to export these to layout as typicals,

Well on the occasion, I have put my notes on the saved detail scaled window  in the layout.

You can set your print style calculator character height in saved text styles in the default settings....

13 hours ago, chrisinnh said:

Zooming in to label a detail results in disproportionate text and arrow sizing.

Hi, any chance you could expand upon this please?

Thanks.

Why not this?

Architectural Blocks

On 3/21/2024 at 4:38 AM, MikePearson said:

it put's it at this randomly weird height

My comment is that there is nothing ' random' about this software; I learnt that early on. The hard way.

You may need to simply adjust the floor height for the deck perhaps.

You either have a loft or you have a second floor;

You refer to it as a second-floor loft? Don't know what that is.

Thats me done.

Jeff

Know the issue - have had it happen to me.

I always save the image in plan - select the dwg then open the specification and tick the 'save in plan' box;

Now trace the image using lines and make a polyline of the site perimeter -

Then convert the polyline line to terrain by selecting it and right click to open convert polyline to terrain.

Thats my experience in a nut shell.  - Happy days.

Jeff.

19 hours ago, DonnaAPH said:

How do I accomplish this task?

Save your HD file as a .DWG (most likely) by exporting it from HD.

CAD file is a generic reference to a range of different file types.

I would go - File\Export \Export current view (DWG, DXF)

Name your file and send that.

Ask your Architect if that file type is ok for their use.

Jeff.

On 3/5/2024 at 11:50 PM, 4ndrew said:

I'm not getting consistent results.

Hi - I have had similar issues in the past -

my solution or suggestion is to draw it manually as a 2D CAD drafted block overlay at the intersection - where you want it..

If that makes sense.

Jeff.

5 hours ago, MadMacks said:

I've looked at the Users Guide and the Reference Manual

Looks like balloon options are there under platform intersections of wall specifications?

In my version HDPro2024.

Use another tool.....custom backsplash maybe...what is it?

Its sort of circular but not exactly symmetrical is it.

Draft a circle first to follow with your hole making.

On 2/22/2024 at 9:13 AM, KarenM said:

it's really just 2 pieces of fixed glass with a bead of silicone at the corner joint

In HDPro 2024 - this is what I have for butt glazing;

You have to slide them into the corner to make the butt glass to happen;

Jeff.

On 2/19/2024 at 2:47 AM, KarenM said:

if it's possible to create a corner window

Are you talking about butt glazed corner in fixed lite windows?

Jeff.

14 hours ago, CrossFireDesign said:

create a common angled brace.

Did you now that the Core Catalogue library of goodies has a folder of various shapes - I use a vertical cylinder sized to 75mm diam(3") and 

the cylinder can be rotated in 3D window or elevation, angled off a wall to its head restraint - into place to suit your needs on the house model;

Pretty cool eh?

When selecting the cylinder in elevation or 3D camera view just click on it - and the little triangle will appear which lets you rotate it

to suit your needs.

This suites my feature exposed bracing in the past.

Cheers.

If you want a square brace - use the square object - rotated and resized to suit.

Go to page 0 to setup your title page info etc..

Cheers.

21 minutes ago, grnbuildthebasin said:

Any idea why??

I have had similar issues in the past;

I would save the window in your user library - then add a door to the wall you want - then reinsert the saved window at the appropriate floor level plan.

It looks like the sill of the window is below the ceiling/top plate height - that may have caused it to delete the door in preference and save the window with the raked head;

 A door and window wont site together in plan if they clash with height references - from my experience anyway.

I adjust window positions in elevation in preference.

Cheers.

10 hours ago, mdmcmaster said:

Is there a way to create a .dxf file in HD containing just the information in the .jpg file?

Isn't the DXF a vector fie and the jpg a raster image?

My comment would be that you'd need to trace the jpg image using HD tools etc., to create items that would then be a useful in the dxf fie.

I suggest only.

Thats me done on this subject.

What is the jpg image of?

On 1/5/2024 at 5:05 AM, Ocean525 said:

I created a 12/12 beam truss

Wow - what is that exactly structurally speaking - sounds impressive.

Any views or visual details of this round beam.

I am not familiar with its type.

OK  - I see the pdf file - all good.

So its not a round beam in section but just decorative infill.(beam trusses as you call them)

2 hours ago, pinoandsons said:

I'm lost, can you help?

Here is my contribution;

If you only have 1 page and 1 page only -  then that will be where you build your template/title[ etc and then saveas required';

In more recent versions we have 5 pages for layouts Page#1,#2,#3,#4 and #5 - and layout '0' is where your template setout can be bulit/drawn.

You need to provide details of what software and version you're using to the forum.

See D J Potter's link above.

Cheers.

On 12/25/2023 at 12:59 AM, Colesb said:

I then opened a new file in my software, Avicad,

OK -so this is where the editing and removal of unwanted details are done?

And without this - what does one do? Not much other than look the alternative methods on offer.

Thanks for the detail explanation anyway.

Great input.

3 hours ago, Colesb said:

3 hours ago, Colesb said:

I was able to export the object as a .stl file. Import it into my software and save

 

So the software you imported to is HDPro2024 - or something else that handles stereolithographic files (stl)?

I'm trying to get a handle on the process here.

Thanks.

Why stl and not dae? 

On 12/21/2023 at 10:48 AM, solver said:

 try using the Delete Surface tool

OK - but having never used this tool I'm at a loss as to its value in the workings of HDPro.

On page 763 of the Reference Manual, I read the following,

'The individual surfaces that make up objects can be temporarily removed from any 3D view by selecting 3D> Delete Surface and then clicking on a surface'

Is this how we modify objects as a process in HDPro?

I find this to be confusing.

The process (and User) that has been nominated as the solution to this question by the author Colesb - has nothing to do with the 'Delete Surface Tool'

Does it? I don't know.

Could someone please set me straight here.

Jeff.

21 hours ago, jlliles87 said:

trying to create a custom backsplash over my exterior garage wall

I  would just shape the wall extension in elevation the way you shape the backsplash;

That way it remains as a wall in place;

Its difficult to know if this wall extension you need  is just a wall or something else?

Not enuf info for my wee brain.