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18 hours ago, Smn842 said:

This is another reason why 3D mice are so useful as you can just pan and zoom as required with the other hand.

 

Another lesser known benefit is even when in modal dialog boxes the currently active 2D or 3D plan window can still be moved around using a 3D mouse which can be useful if you forget to check something that's not quite in view before opening the dialog.

I concur with this.  Once you go 3D mouse, there’s no going back.

Also like to add that the 3D mouse works in lots of other apps ie. Google Earth Pro, browsers, etc.  you can use it to scroll up and down while reading this forum....

I just use a Zoom meeting or a YouTube video for showing a 3D model.
 

 The #1 complaint I heard was the client didn’t want to learn how to use the viewer...

Send to layout directly from cad details using “send to layout” icon in upper left toolbar.  Don’t copy and paste.

David Michaels has a library of custom posts that might be useful for you.

https://www.chieftutor.net/

This is typical... didn't see any details showing 2 vapor barriers...

I have an x4... works fine for what I need.

52 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said:

 

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On a side note, I'd say any of us who have a major problem with this might want to take a serious look at why we have to keep changing plans so much...maybe we should refine our design/drafting process a bit.

To go with Alaskan’s comment... a lot of people don’t realize that change requests also have an effect on the documents submitted to the construction lender and the end loan providers and their appraisals.  I have seen more than one homebuyer thinking they could just add the cost of the changes to their end loan, to then find out otherwise.
 

Building a custom home should be a 3 stage process, without those stages overlapping.
 

1. Dream it.  The client puts together a wishlist of styles, textures and finishes.
 

2. Plan it       The designer puts together a plan incorporating what will work from the wishlist and fit the client’s budget 

3. Do it.         The builder takes the plan and takes his team and turns the plan into reality.

1 hour ago, rlackore said:

I can't tell you how many job sites I've visited and found the only physical drawing set available is tattered, unbound, dirty, and out-of-date. As a project manager and the architect's (and client's) representative, my best recourse is to always take a copy of the most recent drawing set with me, leave it on-site, and throw out the old set. When we run across a GC who can't get their act together, we don't refer or recommend them for future work. Perhaps you could do something similar: if a sub can't make the effort to ensure they are using the most current drawing set, don't use them on your next job, and tell them why. Of course, ultimately, as the GC, it's your job to distribute and enforce the use of the most current plans.

On most of the projects I know the onsite planset must be the one stamped by the building department which is attached to the building permit.  Any revisions need the plans to be resubmitted to the plan review department... 

Imho, the best solution would be for the architect/designers and client to “get their act together” and finalize their plans, specs and selections before giving the plans to the builder. Isn’t that the intent and purpose of 3D modeling in the first place?
 

If you are the project manager, why would it NOT be your job “to distribute and enforce the use of the most current plans?”

One of the reasons I only build using my own plans is to avoid this revision nightmare in the first place.  This has allowed me to get the production phase down to 60 days, from breaking ground to certificate of occupancy.  This saves my clients a lot of time and money in carrying cost.

There’s some good Planroom apps available.  Would that work for you?

Hello Steve,  I was trying to give you a suggestion to help you get some help with your search.
 

 I would be glad to help you out but $25/hr is quite a bit less than $1,000/day rate.

Can you post a sample of what you have and what you want done?  
 

Different localities have different requirements...

Don’t forget to add the metal threshold on the sill.

Have you asked your local building dept this question?

If you are the only one having this problem, that might be a starting point.

If you are going for realistic landscaping, have you tried Twin Motion?

Looks like you are missing the cholla and greasewood...

Here is how the local bldg dept wants the planset layout to look like... if you want to submit your plans online.

If this might help someone...

Use your shift key to select them...

Also, some good Chief user facebook pages...

I don’t know why either but I always do what you did, Mike, when I see something like that.

When I first started using Chief... my biggest issue was trying to get Chief to work the way I wanted it to.  

Life became easier when I decided to just do it Chief's way and use the problem how it was designed to work.

It will hopefully cut down on your learning curve...

Would draw wall, then editing dimensions not work?

Might be a good idea to suggest Chief come up with a little bit more robust plan search tool. ie...