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Joe It looks like it going on Graeme's (Kiwideziner - from NZ) post #12.

Joe, Not in Oz. We would never use a comma as a separator. We could have 1, 2, or 3 decimal places, depending on the accuracy needed. And we would usually drop any zero's from the end. So 14.112m would usually do it, but quite often the m would be left off because it is obvious that we are indicating meters. And same as Graeme in the post above.

Probably no need to do that, this is already available. I note that you are talking about manual dimensions - not auto. Have you checked what Dimension Default your current Annoset is using. My guess is that your current Dimension Default is not set to "Interior Wall Centres" in your current Annotation Set.

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Micael, We are talking about the Description column. You can change the Description in the Components dbx for all the door types except the Pass-Thru. There is no door "component" (because there is no door) for a Pass-Thru as for the other door types, so there is no door entry to change the Description. Like Joe says, you will need to use another column like Comments.

Shane, As I said, open the Component dbx (Edit toolbar) for the pass-thru and in the Description column, change "Pass-Thru" to "Security Curtain". The Description column in the window schedule will now say "Security Curtain" for that Pass-Thru.

Shane, Window Schedule dbx...General Panel...Objects to Include...scroll down and check Pass-Thrus. You can change the Description in the Components dbx for the window and that will then show in the Description column of the schedule instead of Pass-Thru which is the default.

Scott, A bit hard to control exact slope using a terrain. ie, making it 10deg slope (2 1/8 in 12) And I think having roofs inside rooms with other ceilings and roofs above is asking for trouble

I would use a roof plane - very straight forward and controllable. You can shape it and slope it any way you want. Copy it to a blank plan and convert it to symbol and copy back into the original plan. By making a symbol of it, it won't be treated as a roof plane and thus it won't cut walls, etc. Only takes a couple of minutes to build it.

First, create a Terrain Perimeter. Instead of using a slab for your pitch, use a Polyline Road. You can then use Road Stripes for your lines.

Yep, I can confirm all of the above. It seems to be a time out setting.

Sounds like you may have an object located a distance from your building. Have a look around.

Am I missing something here. Why can't you just build a normal roof with a boxed eave. Measure the distance between the eave soffit and the ceiling. Enter that distance in Raise/Lower from Ceiling Height.

Michael, I am a little confused by your last couple of posts, but I think I may understand. And I think you can do what you want - if my understanding is correct. As I understand it, you have different template pages for you different plan "sets" in layout. You have pages numbering sequentially within each plan set (by using 6# for the label). But what you want to do also is number every printing layout page sequentially over the whole layout which includes all the individual plan sets. To do this, you can use the %page.print% macro in a text box on each layout template page. This will number ALL your layout pages from 1 upwards and will ignore your template pages and will be independent of the page numbering within each of your page sets. I highly suspect that I could be way off the mark with my understanding of what you have and what you want to achieve. If so, can you explain in a bit more detail, or better still, post a layout and the referenced plan with an explanation of what you want. At first reading it would appear that your first post was answered by Jerry in post #3. Or...I could do a quick Skype session with you if you would like me to take a look at what you want.

Michael, As far as I know, you can move a Place Point, just as you can a Point Marker. Double click on the Place Point and enter the location. MicketToo, It's quite easy to include or not include the Point Marker at the insertion point of the block. Place your Point Marker and Copy and Place In Place. When selecting the objects to make up the block, just click once on the 2 Point Markers and only one will be included in the block. The other copy in the same location can then be used to snap the insertion point to. If you use a window selection, you will initially get both Point Markers in the selection. Just come back and Shift Select the Point Marker and one Point Marker will be deleted from the selection. Then make your block and snap to the Point Marker for the Insertion Point. http://screencast.com/t/wZSBxAeoP

You could have 2 window with one stacked on top of another and/or a window using a different Stacking Level.

OK, I can do tomorrow. Saturday 9am here.

Perry, It seems to be a W10 problem, although I am no windows expert.. I googled it and it is a common problem. Whatever, it is now fixed with no ill effects.

I'm up for it.

Yes.

Perry, It is set to Balanced. the setting is at Advanced Power Settings...PCI Express...Link State Power Management. I haven't had a problem with freezing since I turned this off. I think it has also stopped one of my monitors from switching off and on randomly.

I have had a problem with my computer freezing up randomly with the only way to proceed being to pull the plug - literally.. Turns out it is caused by a W10 power setting. I have no more freezes since changing the setting. Otherwise, I like W10.

Rashid, Not sure if this will help in your case, but... You are not limited to placing and snapping a block by it's centre point (Insertion Point). This method only relates to Cad Blocks - not Architectural blocks. But keep in mind that a Cad Block can contain 3D objects like slabs, posts, framing, etc.. You can place the Insertion point anywhere in the block you like - it can even be outside the block - Chief defaults to the centre of block. Place a Point Marker wherever you want the insertion point to be - you can use snapping or other methods to place the Point Marker in relation to the objects that make up the block. Select the block. On the Edit Toolbar, next to the Explode CAD Block tool, there is a tool called Select Insertion Point - select it. Snap on the Point Marker you placed earlier. This will now be your new Insertion Point for the block and any copies you make.

oops, I think I just got a rap over the knuckles.

MickeyToo, The dbx's are different in X8 and have different options and settings.