Chief Architect Help Database - Article Number: 41
Why do some of my exterior walls not display in 3D views?
The information in this article applies to:- Chief Architect X5
- Chief Architect X4
- Chief Architect X3
- Chief Architect X2
- Chief Architect X1
QUESTION
When generating a 3D overview of my plan, some of my walls do not display. They are not specified as invisible, so why can't I see them?
ANSWER
The most common reason for a wall to not generate in 3D views is that a roof plane is cutting into the wall, preventing it from building upward.
To modify the roof plane
- Locate the problem wall in floor plan view and Zoom
in on it.
- In this simple example a small roof plane extends into the siding and sheathing layers of a wall.
- For illustrative purposes, the roof plane has a solid white fill.
- In this simple example a small roof plane extends into the siding and sheathing layers of a wall.
- Click the Select Objects
button, then select a roof plane with an edge that touches the wall in question.
- Use the roof planes' edit handles to move the edge closest to the wall so that it does not extend past the wall surface.
- Select Build> Structure> Rebuild Walls/Floors/Ceilings
from the menu or press the F12 key on your keyboard.
- Create a 3D view of your model. Your missing wall should now display correctly.
Last updated on: Jul 11, 2012
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