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Thread: Auto roof return problem
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06-09-2011, 05:40 AM #1
Auto roof return problem
Hi, I often use auto roof return option in my plans but mostly, one of the auto roof is not drawn and I finish to create it manually,
Somebody have an Idea ?
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Jean Turcotte
Drawing conceptor, Canada
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06-09-2011, 06:11 AM #2
You do what I do when the auto tools fail (what else could one do?).
Not being a programmer, software engineer or architect what else could anyone do, short of re-writing the applicable code/scripts?
I am also sure that if Chief Inc could write perfect, omniscient/omnipotent software, they would. What they have done is pretty darn good most of the time otherwise so I do not mind filling in for it occasionally.
But I do "feel your pain" and understand why one would ask.
DJPLast edited by David J. Potter; 06-09-2011 at 06:15 AM.
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06-09-2011, 08:26 AM #3
Here is your plan. It has been corrected w/ auto not manual.
Cliff
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06-09-2011, 01:27 PM #4
Hi mr Bungea, very interresting but how did you make it ?
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Jean Turcotte
Drawing conceptor, Canada
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Chief Arch X5 user
Windows 7, Asus G73J, core i7, 8GB memory, 1GB video card
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06-09-2011, 01:52 PM #5
Cliff is fine.
If the return gable does not work on the main wall sometimes you can find a bonus.
Go to the attic wall and hit return gable. Of course the "machine" will tell you not to mess with it but be brave and cancel the warning.
It does not always work. But when it does, I get to look smart and write back on Chief.
Just call me Lucky.Cliff
X3 & X4
Custom-built, 007 attache' case laptop
Custom-built PC- the "Machine"
Hemi big-block-bored, stoked & blueprinted; dyno-tested 714 Hp
Banks supercharger; Hooker Headers w/straight-thru S/S exhaust
FedEx stadium sized monitor, reinforced w/ concrete columns
Radial keyboard w/ "Rat Fink" decal
Pistol-grip, leather- wrapped (natural tan), 6-speed mouse
Licensed in the Commonwealth of Va.; insured by Lloyds of Liverpool
Garage kept
cliffbunyea@gmail.com
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06-10-2011, 05:08 AM #6
I don't anderstand why it's working that way but at least it work...
Thank's !
Jean_________________
Jean Turcotte
Drawing conceptor, Canada
http://www.images-in.ca
Chief Arch X5 user
Windows 7, Asus G73J, core i7, 8GB memory, 1GB video card
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06-10-2011, 05:46 AM #7
It could be that there is a deck rail intersecting at the return wall. Unhook the deckrail, see if the auto return works, then reconnect the wall. If the return goes away again, report the bug to tech support.
Joey R. Martin,aibd,cgp,cga,caps
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09-15-2012, 02:20 PM #8Registered User Promoted
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this is trouble. the deck rail interrupting the auto return is exactly the problem i'm having. what can i do? I don't even see how i can select the auto return to edit it manually.
Victor Rasilla
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09-15-2012, 02:33 PM #9
In my other thread this kind of issue makes my point completely - Quirky. I am glad there was a work-around, and I am sure most of us agree CA is still better than the rest in 3D BIM.
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09-15-2012, 02:39 PM #10Registered User Promoted
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where can i find the "workaround"
thanksVictor Rasilla
General Building & Engineering Contractor
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09-15-2012, 03:54 PM #11
Victor, Try pulling the railing away from the house. Open the wall and uncheck, then re-check "Auto Roof Return" and hopefully the return will build. Then try reconnecting the rail.
Kind Regards,
Dave Pitman
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09-15-2012, 05:18 PM #12Registered User Promoted
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I've tried all that and to no avail. furthermore, i just upgraded to X5 and thought maybe it would behave better however unlike in X4 the X5 version won't even rebuild it correctly once i pull the railing away. I've rebuilt them manually but now i must show them without gutters because i can't get the gutters to wrap. I spend about 60-70% of my desk time trying to work out about 5% of the overall model. Yikes!!
Victor Rasilla
General Building & Engineering Contractor
X1-X5
CPU - i7-2600K
MoBo - ASUS P8P67 Deluxe REV 3.0
RAM - 16GB (4x4) DDR3 1333
HD - Samsung 500GB SSD
GPU - MSI GeForce GTX680
OS - Win 7 Pro 64bit
PSU - Corsair 750watt
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09-15-2012, 10:22 PM #13Jintu E.P. Montego
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09-15-2012, 10:26 PM #14Jintu E.P. Montego
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