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Knot Square Design, LLC
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This channel is set up mainly for my clients and those who desire training in my methods of creating construction documents, 3D Virtual Reality Presentations and the mixed use of AutoCAD, Chief Architect and 3D Scan Technology and its software, ReCap.
ReCap Pro 25.1 to PDF to Trace in AutoCAD
I have another video, "ReCap Pro Cleaning Point Cloud Scan" that will show how to manipulate the ReCap file non-destructively to then export for AutoCAD.
This video demonstrates how to export an RCS file out of ReCap Pro and then create a PDF to trace in AutoCAD to generate elevations that I will place into Chief Architect in a later video to generate a 3D model of the building.
I find Chief Architect superior to Revit for realism while working live. Rendering capabilities for stills are similar, but the 3D model looks far superior on Chief Architect for working live with clients and presenting quick walk-throughs to show progress or discuss design changes.
Mark Farrar
Knot Square Design, LLC
Butte, MT
www.knotsquare.us
This video demonstrates how to export an RCS file out of ReCap Pro and then create a PDF to trace in AutoCAD to generate elevations that I will place into Chief Architect in a later video to generate a 3D model of the building.
I find Chief Architect superior to Revit for realism while working live. Rendering capabilities for stills are similar, but the 3D model looks far superior on Chief Architect for working live with clients and presenting quick walk-throughs to show progress or discuss design changes.
Mark Farrar
Knot Square Design, LLC
Butte, MT
www.knotsquare.us
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Відео
ReCap Pro Cleaning Point Cloud Scan
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This video started as I often come up with solutions to problems while I sleep. Unfortunately, the method I came up with did not work as planned, yet I created a video that shares many of the techniques I use to clean up scans with ReCap Pro. I have learned much producing this video and shall update with more information and a solution to extracting a building with ease once I have created a cl...
Fire Damages Home - Plans for Restoration in Montana
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After garage fire started the house on fire from a gas line pointed at the roof, there was a need for plans drawn up here in Montana to not only rebuild the roof system in the garage, but we had an opportunity to add a second story at minimal cost. Now that we have design in hand, working out the final details of the structure so that we can complete the construction documents and submit for pe...
2024.07.09 Belshe Framing
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This is a video created for the truss company, Casey Truss. They have a terrific Engineer there that is very helpful and I highly recommend them.
24.04.21 Infancy Of Steel Catwalk
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Knot Square Design, LLC (940) 654-0617 Limiting my practice to 2-3 projects annually. mark@knottystudios.com
24.04.10 Walkthrough for Don
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Quick, sort of rushed walk-through to keep the video as short as possible. This is to accompany the 3D models for both the Framing Model and the House Model. Mostly designed for use by the truss manufacturer, concrete contractor, builder, framers, plumbers and the list goes on.
24.03.28 Peck Framing Walk-thru
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This video is designed for the truss manufacturer to add clarity to the 2-dimensional Framing Plans and to serve as a preview for the General Contractor Team and the Framers of this project. Input from all parties is not only allowed but desired. Please review the entire video as there are some questions posed as to preferred methods in some areas.
Peck CA Support-Bsmnt Brng Wall, Stringer, Flr Surfaces, Siding, Wall Anomoly
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This video is directed at the Support Team at Chief Architect. Unlike Autodesk, Chief has amazing support!! The software has come a long way too...
Video Produced to Assist Montana Rockworks in Estimating Stone Needed for the Residential Build in M
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This video was created to discuss how the stone is shown in model form to be compared with AutoCAD drawings that were shared the day prior with Montana Rockworks, Inc. They can be reached at (406) 609-2324 or by using their website: montanarockworks.com/. Their offices are located in Kalispell, Montana. The Builders on this project are BMY Construction Group, Inc. Their phone number is (559) 24...
Chief Architect Support Request Video on Building an Interior Grade Beam or Thickened Slab
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This is a video created for Support, not for learning... An attempt at creating a Grade Beam or Thickened Slab under a bearing wall in a basement in a Chief Architect plan that already contains a lot of custom framing, foundation work and polyline editing. If Chief Architect would allow a much, MUCH larger file size to be uploaded to the Forum we would all benefit! Answers on weekends would be ...
TRUSS DESIGNS - Skill Built Truss Feedback
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Mark Farrar Certified Professional Building Designer Knot Square Design, LLC mark@knottystudios.com www.knotsquare.us [DOT US] Serving all of Montana, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Alaska and happy to work world-wide when opportunity presents. This video is designed to accompany an email to my truss company for their review to help me decide the better of two truss layouts. If you are see...
2024 AutoCAD and Chief Architect Premier __UPDATED, MORE COMPLETE REMAKE OF MY MOST POPULAR VIDEO
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This video shows how to export AutoCAD files for import into Chief Architect Premier and also how to export Chief Architect Views for import into AutoCAD. I also cover a little on proper use of linestyles in AutoCAD for clean Construction Documents (CDs). Certified Professional Building Designer Educated & Experienced in Both Architectural & Structural Design In business since 1996, originally ...
Need a Dedicated Residential Designer-Architect
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Mark Farrar Certified Professional Building Designer Knot Square Design, LLC mark@knottystudios.com www.knotsquare.us [DOT US] Serving all of the Western United States including Alaska. PECK STAIR REVIEW & RESPONSE If you are seeking a Designer for a project in the US that is quite interesting and are looking for a professional with a strong background and need someone to be dedicated to your p...
Chief Support, Repairing Basement Walls and Floor Sheathing
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I am building using NUDURA ICFs for Basement walls. When I change Wall Specification, Structure Panel setting to "Hang Floor Platform Above on Wall" here, the concrete moves up on the opposite side, but not the forms on this side of the wall even though the foam is part of the Wall Type. Sometimes while changing the Wall Specification, Structure Panel setting to "Hang Floor Platform Above on Wa...
Working with Builders During the Design Phase
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Working with Builders During the Design Phase
Knot Square Material Region Negative Space
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Knot Square Material Region Negative Space
Knot Square Attempt at Clean and Accurate Materials List from Chief Architect
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Knot Square Attempt at Clean and Accurate Materials List from Chief Architect
Chief Architect Roof to Wall and Framing Anomalies
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Chief Architect Roof to Wall and Framing Anomalies
Roof Framing for the Peck Custom Home
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Roof Framing for the Peck Custom Home
Lost Edit Handles | Custom Residential Plans by Knot Square Design
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Lost Edit Handles | Custom Residential Plans by Knot Square Design
23.12.22 Using the Chief Architect Model vs AutoCAD CDs & Material Lists from Knot Square Design
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23.12.22 Using the Chief Architect Model vs AutoCAD CDs & Material Lists from Knot Square Design
23.12.19 Chief Library Issues with Web Catalogs
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23.12.19 Chief Library Issues with Web Catalogs
23.12.19 Looking for a Designer? (Peck Lighting Review)
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23.12.19 Looking for a Designer? (Peck Lighting Review)
2023.12.19 Testing TEMU SSD NVMe 2TB Card
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2023.12.19 Testing TEMU SSD NVMe 2TB Card
Reach out to Chief Architect Tech Support with My SSA
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Reach out to Chief Architect Tech Support with My SSA
Covered Porch Build Issues in Chief Architect X15
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Covered Porch Build Issues in Chief Architect X15
Can't figure out the size of bag. Will my gym apparel (sneakers, shorts, t-shirt, underpants, socks) and bathing accessories fit in there?
wow so nice
Zach. Thank you kindly for your impression.
worth it? does it have the same speed?
Sorry I took so long. I do not post that many videos, so rarely check my site. I can share that these drives seem fast enough, but I have several inexpensive USB drives that are all junk. I would stay away from those categorically.
useless. batch plotting means batch plot a few layouts into just 1 pdf file. this doesnt show that.
I have yet to review this video in a while due to workload, but shall. I find that Publish and Batch Plotting are the same.
Badger, I just reviewed it and I do show how to Publish (which I find is the same as Batch Plotting) and even do so with several drawings open, not just the one I am plotting from. This includes bonus information. Please let me know why you found it useless. Thank you, Mark
Thanks, this video really makes it easier to configure my setup. All the best in 2024
Glad to hear it. Feedback like this lets me know where to put energy when doing videos for the general audience.
Did you get this sorted out?
Pretty much, but you would laugh at Chief's answer to minute 4:40 with the drywall in the window. It created a huge mess I have yet to deal with.
Thanks, I'm interested in chatting sometime, I like your approach and I am planning on adding to my offerings beyond sketchUp and CA. I'm considering REVIT and AC LT or full depending on workload in Q1@@knotsquaredesign3469
I am no expert on topic but you could try a pony wall for top plates section of wall with framing only in top part of pony wall I can’t be sure this would work but might be worth a try
Sorry Mark. I have just noticed that I am starting to get comments on videos. I will go through these. Good to hear from you again old friend. Things are getting better as I am getting a pretty good grasp, but not total understanding of Chief.
Very useful information......
I sure appreciate the feedback. I have been making videos for well over a year and just today I noticed that I have 1/2 dozen comments. I will get back to all.
How to add exhaust fan ? Or any fan. I didn't find any fans options in COMcheck?
Unfortunately I live in Montana and the MEP guys could not get back to me with enough data on their equipment to trade resources for continuous exterior insulation. Montana is just starting to enforce building codes. The project owner elected to have me redesign the walls with exterior insulation, so I did not complete the COMcheck. Sorry I don't have an answer for you. If I get awarded another commercial job soon enough, I will revisit this comment. Likely you have already found a solution. I have been making videos for well over a year and just today I noticed that I have 1/2 dozen comments. I will get back to all.
This has to be the worst video I've seen in my life.
Too detailed? I get the sound issue while riding, but I am in the architecture world. Not a lot of time to edit sound, etc. I would appreciate a little detail as to why it hit your worst list, unless you work for this bag company... then I guess I understand.