Starting out

[bozaira]

Anybody have any input on how to start building the model in CA? Do I start with slab or foundation, or is it just putting the walls into space?

Thanks, I'm a beginner!

[RMorrison]

Try: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/produc.../overview.html

[bozaira]

Try: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/produc.../overview.html

Thanks! Will do. WHat do you do as a standard though if I may ask?

[lbuttery]

start with the main floor

when fairly satisfied with it - generate the foundation and/or upper floor(s)

Lew

[bozaira]

start with the main floor

when fairly satisfied with it - generate the foundation and/or upper floor(s)

Lew

Thanks! And BTW this is another question, but when making walls, ex: made a flat square. The lines look crooked in 3D view, when the dimensions are all set to be 15'' on each side?

[lbuttery]

make sure "angle snaps is on"

if the lines are parallel in 2D they should be parallel in 3D

if not ???

you may need to post the plan

Lew

[gawdzira]

Post an image of what you are referring to as "crooked". If you hit the button in the reply text field that says "Go Advanced", you can post images.

[bozaira]

Post an image of what you are referring to as "crooked". If you hit the button in the reply text field that says "Go Advanced", you can post images.

Thanks. I got it, it was the angle snaps feature. Also the perspective I was looking at made the lines look crooked as they went farther into space. Simple art

[Kilgore Trout]

Simple art.

Perspective views aren't "art". They're science. Making them look good is the "art".

Also, there is another camera type called "orthographic" which doesn't do the perspective projections. Personally, I prefer the look of the perspective views unless I am creating cross sections or elevation and those I want orthographic.

[bozaira]

Perspective views aren't "art". They're science. Making them look good is the "art".

Also, there is another camera type called "orthographic" which doesn't do the perspective projections. Personally, I prefer the look of the perspective views unless I am creating cross sections or elevation and those I want orthographic.

Well said! Also thanks for the tips, gonna explore that!