GlennShaw

No box being toggle by anyone. It is a layer I turn off or on. When I turn the layer on, I have to add the text to a list in a Text Box. I know I can write a macro that will add text to an existing text box. I am wanting to know if there is a macro attribute/command/trigger that will evaluate if a layer is on or off. And if it is on, it adds the text to the text box. From what I understand and have learned about Ruby, the macro should be this: if #evaluates that the layer is on puts "(1) FIREPLACE" else ""

In this case it is a gas fireplace that is not standard in the home but an option. We have a text box that lists out the gas connections on the plumbing plan. And as I explained, when this option layer is turned on in the drawing, we have to add it to the list, but it gets missed often. I can see how to add it to the list through a macro and if it was based on any other object property it would most likely be easier to figure out, but in this case, the presence of the text would be based on if the layer is on or off. Surely CA/Ruby has the ability to evaluate the on or off status of a layer?

Buyer is irrelevant. It's an option on all of our home plans that a buyer can choose.

The layer is an option that can be selected by the buyer. The object needs to be turned on and then listed in a list of connections. Not in a table. But the entry in the list is constantly being missed. I know that text can be added to a list and turned on and off by an if/else command. But in this case, the trigger for that text to appear is if the layer is on or off. In AutoCAD its very simple Lisp routine, but in CA/Ruby, at least to me, it's not so simple or obvious. I would find it very hard to believe that with all the layer settings that can be evaluated with Ruby, the status of a layer being on or off is not part of that evaluation. To me that should be basic 101: If layer is "on" do "X" else do "Y"

I am not looking for anyone to write a macro for me, I just need a nudge in the right direction. I am new to CA and very new to Ruby and want to work this out for myself. It's how I learn best. So please bear with me if I use the wrong terminology in asking my question. I have tried searching the forums and either I am searching with the wrong words or its just not there. I am trying to write a macro that will evaluate if a layer is on of off. If it is on, it will add text to a Text Box and if it is off it doesn't do anything. When I select the object and use owner.names, it gives me a list of options but layer display is not one of them. And since it is a custom-made object, it lacks a lot of the NVP options that CA objects have imbedded in them. My question is: what, if anything, do I type in/add to my macro to get it to see/evaluate the layer display status of being "on" or "off" since that is not a default option? Can that even be done or am I wasting my time? Thank you Darrell

That flip you do not want and makes no sense IMO. When reversing the plan what was the Right Elevation now becomes the Left Elevations and you want your cameras to stay put which is why I never use Reverse Plan to flip a house from left to right. But when flipping an Interior Elevation, you generally want the camera to flip with it and should be an option. The option to flip the camera is an overlooked issue. The one change they have made with 15, and is way overdue, is the ability to specify an insertion point for a block. Something that should have been an option from the very beginning.

We are a home builder. Have probably 50 house plans that default Garage Right. We recently switched to pre-made cabinets and have done all the needed cabinet elevations for the homes. But all of the homes can and need to be build Garage Left at times. So we have to have the flip of all the interior elevations which number about 300+. I can flip all of the plans in about 8-10 hours. But I have to go through and replace ALL of the cameras because there is no flip feature. And at this rate it is going to take days, if not weeks to complete, the project. I've been in this field for 30 years with 98% of that time in AutoCAD. IMO, not being able to flip the camera is a huge mistake and on the part of the developers for Chief. As the person wrote previously, It is a MAJOR productivity killer.

When you have 300+ interior elevations of cabinets and you need to do the flip of those cabinets and have to create new cameras for each and every one, it takes days, if not weeks, to complete. Whereas if the camera could be flipped at the same time, it would just take a few hours.

Home builder founded on Christian principles seeking a full time CAD Draftsperson. Looking for applicants with experience in new home design and construction. Must be willing to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Please send resume and salary requirements to frontdesk@shawhomes.com. Job Type: Full-time

Home builder founded on Christian principles seeking a full time CAD Draftsperson. Must have experience in Chief Architect software. Must be ready and willing to learn quickly. Residential or commercial construction experience preferred. We have big goals for our company and we need people who love to run after their dreams. We hire character over skill and experience because we can always train skill. If you have a desire to win and work well with a team, please contact us today. Must be willing to relocate to Tulsa, OK. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Hey guys, so here is my question: I have been working with building the frame work in our houses and we need to place or macro on each board to tell our framers what size board is needed. When I go and click the board, I go to label and click the specify label and from there i click insert drop down to the last on the list. Then click on the length. I put in the size I need and click OK. Once I do that it says the length in inches and not feet and I need it to read feet. I have looked and researched everywhere to figure out how to change this but I have been unsuccessful in finding the solution. I even called Chief and they suggested I asked you guys. I do not know how to create a macro so if someone could help me with that too, I would be very grateful. I hope you can understand what I am saying for what I am asking for. Thank you for your help.

Home Builder located in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking Chief help for expansion into a new market. We need help with new elevations for existing plans, developing construction layers such as HVAC, plumbing and electric. We also need site plan creation and potentially new plan development. Contact me at gshaw@shawhomes.com.

Tulsa, Oklahoma builder is looking to outsource new home plans for Chief Architect. We have several new plans that need to be created in Chief as well as new craftsman style elevations that need to be created for existing plans. Plans range in size from 1300 - 4500 sq. ft. Please contact us at shawhomes@tulsacoxmail.com.