IvanCyr

Yes, this is VERY important when you showcase as-built and proposed plans...or say 4 different options of a .plan variations of a home onto a single layout. Backing up from the LAYOUT will package ALL associated .plan files (plus all reference files in the layout, and ALL plan files associated) into a single folder. Makes it super easy. One way to make file sharing efficient without having to close programs in order to copy or share, (because the file is "Open" in Chief) is to save the Chief files (plan and layout) in a folder. Save the backup file created in that same folder. In this manner, Chief doesn't really operate by saving into the backup...it just a suitcase to store things as you go along...and you can toss the suitcase to whomever you like and they have everything they need in that suitcase while those same Chief layout and/or plan files are open. When you receive a suitcase of Chief files in a backup folder. First thing, save the files you are going to manipulate outside of the backup folder. Do you thing...and then backup again to another suitcase. Chief will package again ALL resaved and archived files (from the old suitcase) into a new one with again, ALL the associated files with the Layout. Perhaps someone has a better solution, but I work almost always with multiple people using Chief or HD products and so far, this is the best I've come up with. My 2 bits worth... Cheers,

Showcasing a space can sometimes best be accomplished by showcasing the entire area within an integrated 360 Tour. Video is great for clips, generating interest, investment, and capital campaigns but it drives a user on a set path on a set time frame. Try a 360 Tour! Your users can take all the time they need and really get a feel of a space. Please see one posted at the link below: 360 Tour Tours can be generated easily and quickly. All we need from you is the 2D or 3D floor plan(s) you wish to use, and the spherical images you wish to upload. A company logo, text, and even video can be set into the tour as well. Tours run off our own server and will be active for 18 months upon payment. Very competitive pricing and updates are fast and easy providing the images are resent using the same file names. For more information email ivancyr@inteck3d.com. Ivan Cyr

Hey Chopsaw! You beat me to it...I did find some ideas going back to X10 2018 which helped as well... Thx for offering the link. Mucho gracias. Ivan

Hi Eric, I have been searching all day with that and Ruby codes...likely right under my nose...my brain is fried! But I can go dig a little closer for sure. Thx for letting me know. :-) Ivan

Hello all, Quick question. I have a customer that desires BOTH a window schedule and a window size and top height notation like the window label can display using macros and custom Ruby code. However, I can't get both to show...either the schedule with the callout displays, or the window label displays. I have a workaround, but it would be nice to have it all fall into place automatically. Anyone know the solution on that? Thx. Ivan

Thx Renerabit....I thought of the symbol but wanted it to work a bit more "clean". Btw, nice lips in the aviatar! LOL Joe, you don't have as nice lips, but I like your idea! I do have it now in the schedule, but do you have a way to get the window dimensions into the schedule and a 3D object view for example?? Thx again.

Quick Q for users of X12. Is there a way to have skylights incorporated into the window schedule or a custom schedule. It seems that there is no way to do so as the dbx of the skylight lacks the "Schedule" panel. Any work arounds available I don't need a manual text workaround...just auto generated solution...all my work is custom at this point so no point in explaining something I'll only use once in text. I can get the object properties to show using the "Rich Text" option and selecting the macro "%ObjectProperties% but that info seems to be locked in and not individually accessible. Thx. Ivan

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated. A fair bit more than a two click solution!!! LOL Np though...perhaps Chief can work toward segregating those items in X-11.

Thanks Joe...here' s the plan. Chopsaw, thanks for the reply. I opened up ALL schedules to review and didn't find those "Labels" in question as any items in any of the schedules. Likely a 2 bit easy click...but I've missed it. ChiefExample_e.plan

I really appreciate you guys looking at it. I've attached a screen shot showcasing the sink in question. Perhaps this helps. Ivan

...and just a further note of the sink. It is listed as an imported symbol. Opening up the symbol and looking at the "Symbol Specification" it shows: 1. Inserts into Contertop; 2. Under Schedules, "Treat as Plumbing in Fixture Schedule"; 3. Type: Sinks(Kitchen).

The "Fixtures, Labels" is turned off. When I turn off the "Cabinets, Labels" all callouts disappear. All the labels on the page seem to be located on the "Cabinets, Labels" layer. Hope this is clear. Any suggestions? Ivan

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to removing the second call out on the cabinet schedule. These seem to work in pairs. If you look at the attached pic, there are two red circled cabinets; I would like the callout in the diamond box to be hidden on this view (for example, the right cabinet has a sink in it)...but both callouts seem to come and go at the same time. Likely a single click somewhere to fix this...I just don't know where to click! Much appreciated.

Oh...found it....got it working again. Whew....

Yeah...I tried to "Restore Defaults".... nothing changes... the entire Toolbar section is blank and stays that way. There's mention of changing the name of the toolbar folder in Chief and then importing it...like every day.... I could do that while there's a permanent fix on the way....what's the file path for that and exact name? Thx. Ivan

I just had a similar thing happen at my end. Plodding away working away in Chief, I save my plan and exit. At some point in the save there's an error and I can't reopen the plan either...it seems to gotten corrupted. I close Chief, reopen and poof...NO MORE TOOL BARS...nadda. There's nothing in "Toolbars and Hotkeys" and "Customize Toolbars"... I was able to get a .bak file up and available into Chief but still no toolbars. I uninstalled Chief X10 Premier and re-installed to no avail. X9 Premier still works fine as well as X10 Interiors. How might one go about restoring toolbars?? Any ideas? Ivan

I will share a link to a VR capable virtual 360 tour. This first floor renovation was completed in Chief X9. The contractor handed out pics to his "guys" and said we need to make it like this...using renders and the Virtual Tour. I had a friend in the kitchen last week with the tour opened up on an iPad and he wasn't sure if he was looking at a photo or the real thing. Click here for tour Click on the purple "flowers" in the tour to navigate from room to room. Kind fun. The living room furniture models are Ikea models or I modelled them myself...exact carpet on the floor. Comments welcome.

Gottit. Thanks so much Michael. Sorry, I just noticed your name in your signature block....I'll remember that for the future. I appreciate your speedy reply! Ivan

Hi again, I queried "block" in the help function and it took me to the "CAD Block"....here's the schedule options. All fixtures types...no electrical options. I'm missing something...but I'm thinking I'm close. Any extra help anyone? Thanks again. Ivan

Alaskan_Son, thx for the quick response. Unfortunately, my brain lacks the wattage to completely comprehend #1..."Block" the object?? Open the dbx you mean and click on a setting? I'm missing something likely real easy...but if you could oblige, I'd be most appreciative. Thanks so much. Ivan

I have a detached garage plan where I wish the baseboard heaters to be included in the electrical schedule. They presently display in the Fixtures Schedule. Is there a way to redefine the baseboards to show up in the Electrical Schedule automatically?

Hi Robert, I might have to take a pass on this. I won't be able to get to this for at least a week. If you are still "stuck", drop me a line and I can look at it again for you. All the best. Ivan

Hey Michael, That seems to be the concensus...I'm looking precisely at that information, and that is exactly what I've been doing...and that constant battle is on a rather steep slope! Ivan

To SRC Designs, I'd be very interested...it would depend on cost vs what I could develop on my own for my current needs. I would certainly entertain your thoughts and look forward to seeing a product and how friendly is its user interface. My thoughts anyway, Ivan

Ah....well I learned something in the process!!! So no harm done whatsover!! When you mentioned "loose shelves" I was thinking adjustable!!! LOL I very much appreciate you taking the time assisting me to understand this better. All is well, but it seems clear Chief needs a bit of help to make this happen to my requirements. Ivan