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Ok, thanks

Rene, sorry for my ignorance, but I cannot find the "default template" in Program Files for the PC. See my two screen shots. Again, my Wall Layers is corrupt in its current state.

Rene, I don't have a Default Settings in the DBX. It's asking to open the file on my PC. My file is corrupt as I deleted a lot of Wall Types. I need to find the CA default settings somewhere?

Rene, how do I get to this screen or dialogue box?

What do you recommend for reinstalling the entire pallet of Wall Types (42 or more) in X16? I deleted all but 15 Wall Types, and need to reinstall the defaults. Attaching the list of default Wall Types from X14

Many thanks for your help. All of the layers were combined and there was no "Main Layer" until moving these up. Now I have to find out how to get the full Wall Types back, as I only have 17 of the 40 default Wall Types. That's a question for a new thread.

I'm not following this comment, and attaching a screen shot of my wall properties. How can I correct this?

I've been trying to find out why there's a gap between the second and third floors of a hillside residence that I'm designing. I've tried to define the materials for floor support, etc., and cannot make the floor gap to close. Also tried stacking the second and third floors on top of each other (in lieu of staggered), and that didn't help either. Attaching screen shots and plan file for your review and comment. CLIFF HAUS.plan

Considering UpCodes, and wanted to find out from this group if they have specific details in CAD or if they're standard PDF's? Reason I'm asking is that it would be very helpful to be able to change the font type/size for the UpCodes details if needed. I've reached out to UpCodes for demo, and haven't heard back yet.

Lastly, this is a huge time saver by just clicking and selecting. No more hunting or scrolling down the Library Line Types to get what you need.

Steve - many, many thanks for this advice. It worked! These were my steps: 1. Create individual line types (cold water / hot water / Vacuum etc. ) 2. After creating the different lines on the Plan file, delete all of them to get back to blank template 3. Double-check the Line Type drop down menu to make sure they're all there 4. Save the new blank Plan file template and go into Preferences and point your New Plan File to this new template Thanks again Steve!!

Here's a screen shot of what I'm trying to load into the Line Type default

I've got a question regarding loading the entire Line Style library into a default plan file for Chief X15. Trying to load the entire "Basic Line Styles, HVAC, Plat, and Plumbing Line Styles into the drop down list of options to select. Currently have to select the Library tool, then scroll down to Line Styles, select the line needed, and go back to drawing. Completely baffled on how to load the full set of Line Styles into the plan file? The User Library for Line Styles has been downloaded and populated. Please see attachment for my current drop down selection.

Thanks Rene, as always. Attaching the Close Polyline button and finished roof for reference.

Good morning. I've been trying for the past 15-minutes to close a polyline for a fairly complicated roof. Tried removing "sections" and then piecing them together, tracing the perimeter and corners, making sure the "Connect CAD Segments" button is selected, and it will not close. Please see attached image of plan view looking down onto the roofline.

Thanks again Michael for your help.

Correct. I didn't measure the existing house, and just took a couple of photos. Had to rely on scaling with Bluebeam. This was done more to show the homeowner what her "curb appeal" could look like for an AirBnB like she wants to start. She loves it!

Michael, thanks again for your invaluable help on this one. Just finished the render and wanted to post it. Here are the before and after shots.

Thanks for the replies, but it needs to match the photo, with a 5'-6" flat soffit (ceiling). The siding continues horizontally above the cutaway. What's really tricky are the eaves that match each other with this overhang.

I'm working on a remodel of a straightforward project. Simple gable roof with an intersecting gable. I've watched several videos trying to learn how to extend the roof over a wood deck, and didn't find anything. That said, please see attached PDF photo of the existing house showing dimensions , 3D Chief renders, and the plan file. I've tried spanning the entire roof and then bringing the wall back, but the siding doesn't continue like the photo shows. Also tried an invisible wall with ceiling above, and that didn't work either. Wanted to reach out to the experts in this group to see how to solve this one. I'm baffled. XYZ FLOOR PLAN X16.plan XYZ RESIDENCE.pdf

Yes, X16 is on the same PC computer as X15. Many thanks for the links and response! One other aspect I totally forgot about is backing up the entire library and importing it into my MacBook Pro. I'll research the links and see if this can be done quickly on both platforms.

I've upgraded to X16 and want to know how to export all Bonus, Manufacturer, and User catalogs from X15? I spent over two hours downloading Bonus and Manufacturer catalogs in X15, and am hoping that there's a way to avoid the unproductive time to do this all again? Many thanks for comments.

Thanks DBC. Is there a way to make this a default setting or do we have to manually select it each time we use it? Wish CA would open these settings up for us. AFCI has too small of a font size and uses City Blueprint. A double negative.

I've been trying to find out (unsuccessfully) how to change font type and size for electrical symbols, particularly the AFCI outlet. By default, AFCI has a very small font height and is City Blueprint. I'd like to change it to a 3" high, Arial Narrow font for example. Please see attached for example.

Rene, What do you mean by not keeping your data files in the Cloud? Do you mean the actual X15 program itself? Not clear on data files vs. project files? We keep the project files in Dropbox and work off of them in Dropbox as "live" files that are saved directly into Dropbox and not kept in our PC's. Only one person at a time can access the project file itself.